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Recipe Kit Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA
Recipe Kit Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA is an extract kit built to replicate the hop character of one of America's benchmark IPAs.
Makes 21L , about 28 bottles
5.8% ABV , Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA
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Recipe Kit Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA
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The details
The Carapils addition is worth noting. At 400g steeped alongside 3.7kg of pale and wheat malt extract, it improves mouthfeel and produces a creamy head that holds well in the glass. It is a small step that makes a real difference in how the finished beer presents.
Recipe Kit Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA is an extract kit built to replicate the hop character of one of America's benchmark IPAs. Magnum handles the clean bittering, Citra delivers the intense tropical citrus and grapefruit aroma the variety is known for, and Hersbrucker adds a subtle herbal spice note that gives the hop profile depth beyond just citrus. A Carapils grain steep adds body and head retention without changing colour or flavour. Fermented with Mangrove Jack's M42 New World Strong Ale Yeast, the result is a well-attenuated, characterful American IPA at 5.8% ABV with 35 IBUs and a reddish golden colour.
The Carapils addition is worth noting. At 400g steeped alongside 3.7kg of pale and wheat malt extract, it improves mouthfeel and produces a creamy head that holds well in the glass. It is a small step that makes a real difference in how the finished beer presents.
Key advantages
- Magnum, Citra, and Hersbrucker hop combination: clean bitterness, tropical citrus aroma, herbal spice depth
- Carapils grain steep: improved body and head retention without adding colour or competing flavour
- M42 New World Strong Ale Yeast: high attenuation, clean fermentation suited to bigger IPAs
- 5.8% ABV and 35 IBU — a proper American IPA, not a watered-down version
When it makes sense
- Works well if you drink Sierra Nevada Torpedo commercially and want to brew a close approximation at home
- Good kit for intermediate brewers who have brewed a few pale ales and want to move up in hop intensity and ABV
- Suits anyone who prefers West Coast IPA clarity and bitterness over the soft hazy IPA style
Brewing specs
- Style: American IPA
- Volume: 21 litres (approx 53 stubbies)
- ABV: 5.8%
- IBU: 35
- Colour (EBC): 20
- Hops: Magnum (bittering), Citra (aroma), Hersbrucker (herbal spice)
- Grain bill: Pale malt and wheat malt extract (3.7kg), Carapils (400g steeped)
- Yeast: Mangrove Jack's M42 New World Strong Ale Yeast
- Fermentation temp: 18 to 23 degrees C
- Original gravity: 1.055
- Final gravity: 1.012
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Ready to drink: 5 to 6 weeks from brew day
What's in the kit
- Pale malt and wheat malt extract (3.7kg) — fermentable base for a firm, full IPA body
- Carapils malt (400g) — steeped for improved mouthfeel and head retention
- Magnum hop pellets — clean, neutral bitterness
- Citra hop pellets — intense tropical citrus and grapefruit aroma
- Hersbrucker hop pellets — herbal spice depth
- Mangrove Jack's M42 New World Strong Ale Yeast — high attenuation, clean fermentation
- Dextrose — boosts ABV and primes carbonation in the bottle
Tasting notes
- Aroma: Tropical citrus, grapefruit, and pine from Citra, with a herbal and spice note from Hersbrucker
- Appearance: Reddish golden with a creamy white head
- Flavour: Firm clean bitterness up front, layered tropical and citrus hop character through the middle. Smooth malt finish from the Carapils
- Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied with good fullness from the Carapils steep
- Finish: Dry and lingering with hop bitterness that invites another sip
Hamish's tip
M42 is a high-attenuation yeast — it will ferment down to 1.012 or below. Give it 12 to 14 days of primary at 18 to 20 degrees C and confirm with a hydrometer before bottling. At 5.8% ABV, the beer needs adequate conditioning time. Allow at least 5 weeks from brew day before opening the first bottle. The hop aroma from Citra is at its best in weeks 4 to 8 — do not leave this one on the shelf for months.
Reviewed by the AHB Brewing Team — June 2026.
What's In The Kit
- Pale malt and wheat malt extract (3.7kg): — fermentable base for a firm, full IPA body
- Carapils malt (400g): — steeped for improved mouthfeel and head retention
- Magnum hop pellets: — clean, neutral bitterness
- Citra hop pellets: — intense tropical citrus and grapefruit aroma
- Hersbrucker hop pellets: — herbal spice depth
- Mangrove Jack's M42 New World Strong Ale Yeast: — high attenuation, clean fermentation
- Dextrose: — boosts ABV and primes carbonation in the bottle
Brew Specs
- Style: American IPA
- Volume: 21 litres (approx 53 stubbies)
- ABV: 5.8%
- IBU: 35
- Colour (EBC): 20
- Hops: Magnum (bittering), Citra (aroma), Hersbrucker (herbal spice)
- Grain bill: Pale malt and wheat malt extract (3.7kg), Carapils (400g steeped)
- Yeast: Mangrove Jack's M42 New World Strong Ale Yeast
- Fermentation temp: 18 to 23 degrees C
- Original gravity: 1.055
- Final gravity: 1.012
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Ready to drink: 5 to 6 weeks from brew day
Flavour Profile
Aroma: Tropical citrus, grapefruit, and pine from Citra, with a herbal and spice note from Hersbrucker
Appearance: Reddish golden with a creamy white head
Flavour: Firm clean bitterness up front, layered tropical and citrus hop character through the middle. Smooth malt finish from the Carapils
Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied with good fullness from the Carapils steep
Finish: Dry and lingering with hop bitterness that invites another sip
Appearance: Reddish golden with a creamy white head
Flavour: Firm clean bitterness up front, layered tropical and citrus hop character through the middle. Smooth malt finish from the Carapils
Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied with good fullness from the Carapils steep
Finish: Dry and lingering with hop bitterness that invites another sip
Who it's for
Works well if you drink Sierra Nevada Torpedo commercially and want to brew a close approximation at home
Good kit for intermediate brewers who have brewed a few pale ales and want to move up in hop intensity and ABV
Suits anyone who prefers West Coast IPA clarity and bitterness over the soft hazy IPA style
Good kit for intermediate brewers who have brewed a few pale ales and want to move up in hop intensity and ABV
Suits anyone who prefers West Coast IPA clarity and bitterness over the soft hazy IPA style
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Questions about this product, shipping and orders. See the FAQ page for more topics.
Customer support:
Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
Can I dry hop this kit?
Yes, and it makes a noticeable difference. Add at least 25 to 50g of pellet hops directly to the fermenter once active fermentation has slowed (around day 4 to 5). Leave for 3 to 5 days before bottling. Ella, Eclipse, Citra, Mosaic, or Galaxy all work well with hop-forward IPAs. Use a hop sock or fine mesh bag to keep the pellets contained, or just drop the hops loose directly into the fermenter.
My IPA tastes too bitter. What went wrong?
Bitterness above the expected range often means the fermentation temperature was too high, the wort was boiled too long with hops in, or the beer has not had enough time to age in the bottle. Ferment at the lower end of the recommended range (18 to 19 degrees C for most IPAs) and give the beer an extra week or two of bottle conditioning. Bitterness mellows significantly with time.
What is a malt extract recipe kit?
A malt extract kit provides the main fermentable sugars in a concentrated liquid or dry form, already converted from grain at a commercial brewery. You add water, yeast, hops, then ferment. It skips the grain mashing step, which cuts brew day down to about 30 to 45 minutes while still producing full-flavoured craft beer.
What is the difference between an extract kit and a fresh wort kit?
A fresh wort kit (FWK) delivers pre-brewed, unfermented wort in a bag, ready to pour straight into the fermenter and pitch yeast. No heating required. An extract kit requires you to dissolve the malt in hot water and add hops at various stages, which takes about 30 to 45 minutes. FWKs produce brewery-fresh flavour with almost zero work.
What equipment do I need to brew this kit?
You need a 30-litre fermenter with an airlock, a hydrometer, a thermometer, a long-handled spoon, a bottle capper, crown seals, and bottles. A no-rinse sanitiser is essential. AHB stocks no-rinse sanitiser specifically for home brewing. AHB starter kits include all of this in one bundle if you are starting from scratch.
How long from brew day to first drink?
Allow 4 to 6 weeks total. Fermentation takes 7 to 14 days depending on temperature. After bottling, the beer needs at least 2 to 3 weeks to condition and carbonate. Most kits are at their best around week 5 or 6.
Can a beginner brew this kit?
Yes. Extract recipe kits are the most approachable entry point to home brewing. The malt extract is already prepared, so there is no grain mashing or complex calculations involved. Follow the step-by-step instructions included and you will produce a solid result on your first brew.
Customer support:
Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.
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