{"product_id":"recipe-kit-sticks-stones-pacific-ale","title":"Recipe kit Sticks \u0026 Stones Pacific Ale","description":"\u003cp\u003eSticks and Stones is AHB's take on the Byron Bay Pacific Ale style made famous by Stone and Wood. Galaxy hops are the engine — Australian-grown, delivering tropical passionfruit and citrus in the aroma and a clean, dry bitterness in the finish. Wheat malt keeps the body light and the colour pale golden. This is one of the most consistently popular kits we stock, and it is not hard to see why. The style is universally loved and the Galaxy hop character in this recipe is spot on.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEverything in this kit is chosen to replicate the hallmarks of the style: low EBC (5), moderate bitterness (20 to 25 IBU), genuine tropical hop aroma, and a crisp finish that makes the glass disappear quickly. Twenty-one litres of it means you will have enough to share — or not.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey advantages\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGalaxy hops: tropical passionfruit, citrus, lightly resinous — the defining character of a Pacific Ale\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWheat malt addition gives the pale, hazy gold colour and soft body characteristic of the style\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLow EBC (5) and moderate IBU (20 to 25) — light, bright, refreshing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOne of AHB's best-selling kits — a proven recipe with a consistent result\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorks well if you drink Stone and Wood Pacific Ale and want to brew your own version\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe best kit for summer brewing — light body, tropical aroma, refreshing finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGood beginner kit for someone who wants a recognisable craft style rather than a generic pale or lager\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrewing specs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian Pacific Ale\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 litres (approx 53 stubbies)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5 to 5.0%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIBU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 to 25\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eColour (EBC):\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Galaxy (Australia)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.044 to 1.048\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinal gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.010 to 1.012\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFermentation temp:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 23 degrees C\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReady to drink:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 5 weeks from brew day\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMalt extract blend with wheat malt\u003c\/strong\u003e — pale golden colour, soft body and light haze\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGalaxy hop pellets (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e — tropical passionfruit, peach and citrus aroma and bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYeast\u003c\/strong\u003e — ale fermentation suited to the style\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDextrose\u003c\/strong\u003e — boosts ABV and primes carbonation in the bottle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical passionfruit, peach and citrus from Galaxy hops, with a light resinous note\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light golden with a frothy white head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hop-forward and fruity up front, clean malt base, crisp dry finish. Balanced without being bland\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and medium-bodied. The wheat malt gives it a softness that suits the style\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry and refreshing. Invites another sip\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGalaxy hops are aroma-sensitive. Ferment at the lower end of the range (18 to 20 degrees C) to preserve the tropical fruit character in the finished beer. Higher fermentation temperatures produce more yeast esters that can compete with the hop aroma. Also worth cold crashing before bottling if you have a fridge to spare — the clarity improves and the Galaxy aroma comes through more cleanly in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by the AHB Brewing Team — June 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Home Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41994312220749,"sku":"35073","price":69.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35073.jpg?v=1754040457","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/recipe-kit-sticks-stones-pacific-ale","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}