{"product_id":"recipe-kit-samuel-adams-boston-lager","title":"Recipe Kit Samuel Adams Boston Lager","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is our clone of Samuel Adams Boston Lager, a full-flavoured American lager bursting with fruity hop flavour and rich malt character. It makes 21 litres at around 4.9% ABV, pouring a distinctive rich golden orange with a long-lasting creamy head.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it is like to brew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a lager with far more malt depth than most. A blend of Munich, Amber, Crystal and light malts builds a rich golden orange body with real character, German aroma hops bring the fruity, spicy lift, and Mangrove Jack's M54 Californian Lager yeast gives the clean lager finish that holds it all together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMunich, Amber, Crystal and light malt blend for a rich golden orange body\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGerman aroma hops for a fruity, spicy hop character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMangrove Jack's M54 Californian Lager yeast for a clean lager finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull-flavoured and characterful, a faithful Boston Lager clone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA good choice when you want a lager with genuine malt depth and hop character rather than a light, plain one. Best for brewers who can ferment cool, below 18 degrees, for the cleanest lager result.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eVienna-style American Lager\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e4.9%\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eIBU\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e[TBC - confirm with supplier]\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eColour (EBC)\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e[TBC - confirm with supplier]\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eOriginal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e[TBC - confirm with supplier]\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFinal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e[TBC - confirm with supplier]\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFermentation temp\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eBelow 18°C\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eBatch volume\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e21 litres\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eIntermediate (lager)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eReady to drink\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAbout 5 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMunich, Amber, Crystal and light malt extract blend (the rich fermentable base)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGerman aroma hops (fruity, spicy hop character)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMangrove Jack's M54 Californian Lager yeast (clean fermentation at ale temperatures)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step brew day instructions with weights and timings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavour profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich golden orange with a long-lasting creamy head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruity and spicy German aroma hop over a rich malt base\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full malt character bursting with fruity hop flavour\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and medium bodied\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, balanced and satisfying\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's verdict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrew this one below 18 degrees if you can. It is a richer, maltier lager than most kits, and a clean cool ferment keeps all that malt and hop character crisp rather than muddy. Worth the patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by the AHB Brewing Team, June 2026. Last updated June 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Home Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41994404855885,"sku":"35069","price":69.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35069.jpg?v=1754042593","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/recipe-kit-samuel-adams-boston-lager","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}