Bold, juicy, and unapologetically hazy — the Hazy Eclipse IPA takes the tropical fruit concept and cranks it up a notch. Built around Australian-grown Eclipse and New Zealand Wakatu hops, with Mangrove Jack’s M66 Hophead Ale Yeast specifically chosen to amplify every aromatic compound in the glass, this is an IPA that pushes the envelope in all the right ways. Eclipse brings a vivid mandarin and zesty citrus hit; Wakatu adds a distinctive lime blossom and floral lift that rounds everything out beautifully. The result is a light golden, softly hazy IPA with juicy fruit character layered from first sniff to last sip, balanced by a clean moderate bitterness that keeps the whole thing refreshing rather than aggressive.

Why brewers love this kit

The M66 Hophead Ale Yeast is doing serious work in this kit — it’s a strain specifically engineered to complement hop-forward beers, fermenting cleanly and producing a dry finish that keeps the tropical fruit aroma right at the front where it belongs. Paired with Eclipse’s mandarin intensity and Wakatu’s distinctive lime-floral character, you end up with a beer that smells and tastes genuinely exceptional. All ingredients are pre-measured and full step-by-step instructions are included in the box. At 4.8–5.2% ABV, it’s sessionable enough to drink freely without the hop character ever feeling watered down.

What’s in the box

Each kit contains a pale malt extract base, pre-measured Eclipse and Wakatu hop additions, & Mangrove Jack’s M66 Hophead Ale Yeast. Full ingredient details, weights, and complete brew day instructions are included in the box.

Brewing Notes

• Style: Australian Juicy & Hazy IPA 
• 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: 4.8 – 5.2%
• Volume 21lt
• Recipe Style: Malt Extract Beer Kit

Tasting Notes

• Hop Aroma & Flavour: Juicy & fruity Citrus , Mandarin, Zesty  Lime & hints of Floral
• Appearance: Light golden & a touch hazy
• Mouthfeel: Smooth medium malt mouthfeel with a fresh & lingering finish

FAQ's

What makes this different from the Fruju Hazy IPA?

Both use the M66 Hophead Ale Yeast, but the hop varieties differ. The Fruju uses Ella and Eclipse for a passionfruit and citrus-forward profile. This kit uses Eclipse and Wakatu — Wakatu brings a distinctive lime blossom and floral character that gives the beer a brighter, zestier personality. Same approach, a different and equally impressive result.

What are Wakatu hops?

Wakatu is a New Zealand hop variety known for its distinctive lime and floral character, with hints of freshly cut herbs and zesty citrus. It works beautifully alongside citrus-forward hops like Eclipse, adding brightness and complexity without competing.

What does the M66 Hophead Ale Yeast do?

Mangrove Jack’s M66 is designed for hop-forward beers. It ferments cleanly, attenuates well, and produces a dry finish that keeps the focus on hop character rather than introducing distracting yeast flavours. It’s the right tool for this style of beer.

How much beer does this kit make?

This kit produces 21 litres — enough for approximately 28 × 750ml longnecks or 55 × 330ml stubbies.

How long until it’s ready?

Around 10–14 days in the fermenter, then 1–2 weeks in the bottle. Hazy IPAs are best enjoyed fresh — the hop aroma is most vivid in the first few weeks after bottling.

Is this kit suitable for someone new to home brewing?

Absolutely — it’s a clean malt extract kit with a straightforward brew day. All ingredients come pre-measured, the hop addition is simple and well-documented, and the M66 yeast is very reliable.

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