{"product_id":"recipe-kit-white-rabbit-bunny-boiler-dark-ale","title":"Recipe Kit White Rabbit Bunny Boiler Dark Ale","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bunny Boiler is our take on the White Rabbit Dark Ale, a rich, flavoursome dark ale that still drinks refreshing. It is a malt-driven beer with a profile of toffee and chocolate, balanced by hop aroma and bitterness. It makes 21 litres at 4.8% ABV and suits brewers who want a dark ale that is easy drinking rather than heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it is like to brew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot every dark ale needs to be a big, heavy beer. This one leans on toffee and chocolate malt character but keeps things refreshing, with the hops adding aroma and just enough bitterness to balance the malt. It ferments clean at room temperature, so it is an approachable way into darker styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMalt-driven profile of toffee and chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRich and flavoursome but still refreshing, not heavy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHop aroma and bitterness to balance the malt\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFerments at room temperature, approachable dark ale\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 dark ale that drinks easily, or a first step into darker styles without committing to a big stout or porter.\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\u003eDark ale\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e4.8%\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eIBU\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e28\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eColour (EBC)\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e30\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eOriginal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.044\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFinal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.012 to 1.014\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFermentation temp\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e18 to 22 C (ale yeast)\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\u003eBeginner friendly\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eReady to drink\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAbout 4 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\u003eMalt extract base (the fermentable base, for toffee and chocolate character)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHersbrucker and Cascade hops (for aroma and balancing bitterness)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMangrove Jack's M36 Liberty Bell ale yeast (ferments the sugars and sets the finish)\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 Dark with an off-white head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toffee and chocolate malt with hop aroma\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malt-driven toffee and chocolate, balanced by hops\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and refreshing for a dark ale\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced, clean and easy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's verdict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the dark ale to hand someone who thinks they do not like dark beer. It has the toffee and chocolate character without the weight. Keep it at room temperature and give it the usual couple of weeks to condition.\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":41994602643533,"sku":"35917","price":69.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35917.jpg?v=1754055816","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/recipe-kit-white-rabbit-bunny-boiler-dark-ale","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}