. Year after year, batch after batch, this is our single best-selling recipe — and by a significant margin. It’s been brewed thousands of times by thousands of happy brewers, and they keep coming back because the result is just a genuinely excellent Australian pale ale. Inspired by one of Australia’s most iconic craft beers, Critters nails the style with precision: golden, hop-forward, and beautifully clean, with herbal, spicy, and grapefruit hop character balanced against a crisp, refreshing finish. If you’ve been looking for your go-to house brew, this is it.

 

Why Critters Is our most popular Kit

It’s rare for a recipe to hold the top position for as long as Critters has — but the reasons are clear. The hop character is vibrant and true to the style, the malt base is clean and well-balanced, and the recipe is achievable without any complicated steps. New brewers love it because it’s straightforward and produces an impressive result. Experienced brewers love it because it’s consistent and delicious. It’s the kind of kit you brew once, enjoy immediately, and then add to the permanent rotation.

 

What’s in the Box?

Everything you need to brew 21 litres of Australian pale ale is included in a single malt extract kit. Full step-by-step brew day instructions with all measurements are included in the box.

Brewing Notes

• Style: Australian Pale Ale
• Fermentation Range: 18 - 23°C
• Colour EBC: 5
• IBUs: 25-30  balanced clean bitterness
• Original Gravity: 1.044 – 1.048
• Final Gravity: 1.010 – 1.012
• ABV: 4.5 – 5.0%
• Volume 21lt
• Recipe Style: Malt Extract Beer Kit

Tasting Notes

• Hop Aroma & Flavour: Herbal, spicy & floral, with fruity grapefruit notes.
• Appearance: Golden light amber with a frothy white head.
• Mouthfeel: Medium-light body with a crisp finish.

 

Perfect For

• Anyone who loves a great Australian craft pale ale and wants to brew it themselves
• Your go-to “house beer” — the kind you always have a batch of on the go
• Brewing a crowd-pleaser that everyone at the table will enjoy

 

FAQ's

What beer style is Critters Pale Ale?

Critters is an Australian Pale Ale — a clean, hop-forward style with a golden colour and crisp, refreshing character. It’s in the same family as the craft pale ales that have become a staple of the Australian beer scene over the past two decades.

How much beer does this kit make?

This kit produces approximately 21 litres, which fills around 28 x 750ml longnecks or 55 x 330ml stubbies.

Is this a good beginner kit?

It’s one of the best. Critters is a single malt extract kit with a simple, clean process — no grain additions, no complicated steps. Thousands of home brewers have made this their very first brew, and the results speak for themselves.

How long until I can drink it?

Expect around 2 weeks in the fermenter, followed by 1–2 weeks in the bottle for carbonation to develop. Pale ales like Critters are best enjoyed reasonably fresh to keep the hop character at its brightest.

What equipment do I need?

A fermenter with lid and airlock, a sanitiser, a thermometer, a hydrometer, and bottles with crown seals. Our starter kits include all of this in one package if you’re just getting set up.

Why is Critters your best-selling recipe?

Honestly, it comes down to the beer. It’s a proven recipe that produces a genuinely great result every time — and it’s the kind of pale ale that people actually want to drink. When a recipe works this well for this many people, word spreads.

Can I brew Critters as my first batch?

Absolutely — in fact, many of our customers have done exactly that. The process is clean and straightforward, and the recipe has been refined over many years to be as reliable as possible for home brewers of all experience levels.