There's nothing quite like a cold, well-made Australian draught — and now you can brew one yourself at home. The Original Aussie Pub Draught is one of AHB's most popular recipe kits, and it's easy to see why. It's a classic Australian Bitter-style beer with a clean, balanced hop bitterness, a light golden amber pour and that smooth, familiar finish that Aussie drinkers know and love. This is a brilliant beginner beer kit for anyone who wants to start home brewing with a style they actually know and enjoy drinking.

What makes this an ideal beginner beer kit ?

This is about as approachable as home brewing gets — a well-loved, universally popular style that's genuinely easy to brew and hard to get wrong. No experience needed, and the malt extract format means you don't need specialist equipment or a big time commitment on brew day. All ingredients come pre-measured and full step-by-step instructions are included in the box, so you'll know exactly what to do at every stage. At a comfortable 4.4–4.6% ABV session strength, it's designed to ferment cleanly and deliver a reliably satisfying result.

What's in the Box?

Each kit includes a pre-measured blend of malt extract, yeast and a carefully chosen selection of hop additions and adjuncts that give this beer its signature clean bitterness and balanced flavour. Full ingredient details, measurements and complete brew day instructions are included in the box.

Brewing Notes

• Style: Australian Bitter / Pub Style Draught Beer
• Fermentation Range: 18 - 23°C
• Colour EBC: 6 – 8
• IBUs: 25 - 30 balanced hoppy bitterness
• Original Gravity: 1.040 – 1.042
• Final Gravity: 1.010 – 1.012
• ABV: 4.4 – 4.6% session strength
• Volume 21lt
• Recipe Style: Malt Extract Beer Kit

Tasting Notes

• Hop Aroma & Flavour: Bitter resin & fruit flavour
• Appearance:  light golden amber with a frothy white head
• Mouthfeel: Smooth & clean body with a light bitter finish.

  Perfect For 

• Beginner home brewers who want to start with a familiar, crowd-pleasing Australian style
• Anyone wanting to brew at home for the first time with a no-fuss kit that delivers consistent results
• Lovers of classic pub-style Australian draught who want to make their own at a fraction of the cost

 

FAQ's

Is the Aussie Pub Draught kit suitable for complete beginners?

Yes — it's one of our most beginner-friendly kits. The malt extract format is straightforward, all ingredients are pre-measured, and full instructions are included in the box. No prior brewing experience is needed, and the classic draught style is forgiving and reliable to ferment.

What equipment will I need?

You’ll need a basic home brewing setup including a 25–30L fermenter fitted with an airlock, tap, thermometer and bottling valve. You’ll also need a hydrometer, sanitiser, bottles and a bottle capper for sealing your finished beer.

How long does this brew take from start to drinking?

Plan for around 3 to 4 weeks in total. Fermentation generally takes 7–10 days at 18–23°C, then the beer needs at least 3 weeks of bottle conditioning before it's ready to drink. For best flavour, many brewers leave it 4–6 weeks before drinking

What does an Australian Pub Draught taste like?

This is a clean, well-balanced session beer — golden in colour, smooth in body, with a gentle hoppy bitterness and a crisp, refreshing finish. It's the kind of beer that's universally loved at a BBQ or after a long day, which is why it's been a favourite with Australian home brewers for years.

How many bottles will I get from this kit?

This kit produces 21 litres, which gives you approximately 28 x 750ml long-neck bottles or around 56 x 330ml bottles. That's a generous batch — plenty to share and still have some left for yourself.

Do I need to worry about temperature control?

We recommend keeping fermentation between 18–23°C for a clean, well-attenuated result. Australian draught yeast strains generally handle this range well, but if you're brewing in a cold garage during winter, a heater pad will help keep things consistent.

Avoid letting fermentation rise above this range, as high temperatures can affect flavour and overall beer quality. In hot weather, a simple fix is to wrap the fermenter in a wet towel or place it in a tub with ice packs to help keep it cool.

Is this a good kit to give as a gift to someone who wants to start home brewing?

It's one of our top picks for that exact purpose. The Aussie Pub Draught is a familiar, approachable style that most people enjoy, the kit is genuinely easy to follow, and it produces a result you'd actually be happy to drink. Pair it with one of our starter equipment kits and you've got a complete gift for any aspiring home brewer.

Will my beer taste like a commercial draught?

It'll have that same clean, balanced Australian draught character you know from the pub — and many of our customers reckon their home brew rivals the commercial stuff. The quality of the ingredients and the recipe have been refined over many years, so you're starting from a very solid base.