Juicy, tropical, and impossible to put down — the Recipe Kit Fruju Hazy IPA is built around two of Australia’s most exciting hop varieties and a yeast that was purpose-designed to amplify everything good about them. Ella and Eclipse hops deliver wave after wave of freshly squeezed mandarin, zesty citrus, tropical fruit, and a whisper of pine and floral spice. The M66 Hophead Ale Yeast from Mangrove Jack’s takes all of that and amplifies the tropical aromatics even further, producing a smooth, hazy IPA that drinks far below its weight. Light golden in the glass with a pillowy head and a crisp, fruity finish, this is a beer that disappears quickly — in the best possible way.

Why brewers love this hazy IPA kit

The combination of Ella, Eclipse, and M66 is one of the standout hop-and-yeast pairings in Australian home brewing. Ella is known for its distinctive tropical and floral character — passionfruit, pineapple, and a fresh spicy note — while Eclipse contributes a rounder citrus and stone fruit character that fills out the palate beautifully. The M66 Hophead Ale Yeast is specifically designed to complement hop-forward beers, producing a clean fermentation that keeps the tropical fruit right at the front. At 4.8–5.2% ABV and 35–40 IBUs, the bitterness is firm but balanced — you get the IPA character without the harshness, and the hazy, smooth mouthfeel makes every sip as good as the first.

Brewing Notes

• Style: Australian Craft IPA 
• Fermentation Range: 18 - 23°C
• Colour EBC: 10 - 12
• IBUs: 35- 40 balanced firm bitterness
• Original Gravity: 1.046 – 1.048
• Final Gravity: 1.010 – 1.012
• ABV: 4.8 – 5.2%
• Volume 21lt
• Recipe Style: Malt Extract Beer Kit

Tasting Notes

• Hop Aroma & Flavour: Fruity, Mandarin, Zesty & Citrus with flavours of fresh pine with hints floral & spice
• Appearance: Light golden 
• Mouthfeel: Crisp, fresh & lingering. Smooth fruity finish on the palette

Perfect for

Anyone who loves a craft hazy IPA and wants to brew one at home that matches the quality of the commercial stuff. The Fruju Hazy IPA is also an excellent choice for anyone who’s been wanting to explore Australian hops — Ella and Eclipse are genuinely special varieties, and this kit lets them shine. Pair it with a starter equipment pack for a complete gift for any craft beer enthusiast.

Recipe Kit Fruju Hazy IPA — FAQ

What hops are used in this kit and what do they taste like?

This kit uses two Australian-grown hop varieties: Ella and Eclipse. Ella is prized for its tropical and floral character — passionfruit, pineapple, and a fresh spicy note. Eclipse contributes citrus and stone fruit character that rounds out the palate and adds depth. Together they produce the juicy, fruit-forward aroma and flavour that defines this beer.

What is M66 Hophead Ale Yeast and why is it used?

M66 Hophead Ale Yeast is a Mangrove Jack’s strain specifically designed for hop-forward beers like IPAs and pale ales. It produces a clean, well-attenuated fermentation that keeps the tropical fruit character of the hops right at the front, rather than competing with them. It’s one of the reasons the Fruju Hazy IPA has such a clear, juicy aroma and smooth finish.

What makes this a hazy IPA rather than a standard IPA?

Hazy IPAs — also known as New England IPAs or NEIPAs — are characterised by their soft, cloudy appearance, juicy fruit-forward flavour, and smoother bitterness compared to traditional West Coast IPAs. The haze comes from the interaction of hops, yeast, and the grain bill during fermentation, and the result is a beer that’s aromatic, juicy, and smooth rather than aggressively bitter.