Maris Otter is a typically British base malt with a flavour like nothing else. This liquid malt extract is therefore an excellent base for a variety of English beer styles. It is more malty, a little more toasty and more full-bodied than regular malt extracts. Perfectly suited for extract brewing or to add to an English style beer kit instead of a brew blend.

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Contrary to what the name suggests, a Bitter is actually a very drinkable beer where with a rich, hoppy finish to balance out the malty notes on the palate. This bitter is an excellent example of the style, representative of the easy-drinking beers of the Yorkshire region of North East England and is generally considered one of the best in the Muntons range. Makes 23 litres. Best used in combination with Brew for Africa Light/Amber Ale Brew Blend. Includes generic yeast under lid.

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This Pilsner will appeal to true connoisseurs. It is the lightest coloured beer in the Muntons range. It has a very restrained, low yet crisp bitterness which lets the sweetness of the malt take centre stage on the palate. This very drinkable beer will benefit from a longer maturation than most other beers, but can be enjoyed after regular bottle conditioning just like all other beers. Makes 23 litres. Best used in combination with Brew for Africa Lager/Pilsner Brew Blend. Includes generic yeast under lid.

(Listed in: Muntons Beer Kits)

This typically English brown ale is known for its nutty flavour. With its deep amber to brown colour and its distinct caramel, toffee and chocolate notes balanced out with a distinctly nutty character is it like nothing else. Makes 23 litres. Best used in combination with Brew for Africa Light/Amber or Dark/Brown Ale Brew Blend. (The Light/Amber brew blend produces a slightly sweeter ale, the Brown/Dark brew blend results in a slightly dryer variety.) Includes generic yeast under lid.

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This Bock is a strong, relatively sweet and full bodied dark German lager style. Its aroma is malty and toasty, but has little or no detectable hops or fruitiness, and its flavour is rich an toasty, with a gentle hint of caramel but always well-balanced and with a restrained finish. Makes 23 litres. Best used in combination with Brew for Africa Lager/Pilsener Brew Blend. Includes generic yeast under lid.

(Listed in: Muntons Beer Kits)

This compact battery-operated digital thermometer has a variety of applications in brewing and distilling setups. It has a wide temperature range, can be panel mounted and has an easy to read, high contrast LCD display.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 48.5 x 28 x 15.2mm
• Panel mounting dimensions: 46.5 x 26.5mm x 16mm
• Temperature probe dimensions: 20 x 4mm
• Temperature probe lead length: 95cm
• Temperature range: -50°C ... 110°C
• Accuracy: +/- 1°C
• Display resolution: 0.1°C
• Colour: black (as opposed to shown in image)

Note: this instrument requires two LR44 button cell batteries (NOT INCLUDED) which can be obtained from any hardware store and most supermarkets. Depending on battery quality, the instrument typically runs on a single set of batteries for up to a year.

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On Tap, South Africa’s first dedicated beer publication is a quarterly magazine aimed at craft brewers, homebrewers, beer fanatics and those just beginning to dip their proverbial toe into the mash tun. Each issue will be filled with beer news from around the country and the continent, with snippets of relevant world beer news to make sure South African drinkers have their finger on the global beer pulse.

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This Starlock bottle carrier does not only allow yo to carry four craft beer bottles (up to 440ml) in one hand, but also locks the bottles securely in place by means of a rotating, star shaped latch. Turn four of your best brews into a four-pack and impress your friends, or add this carrier to four bottles of craft beer to make the perfect gift for beer lovers! (Bottles not included.)




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This Carlsberg-type strain of dried yeast is widely used in the production of clean, crisp lager styles that allow for clearly defined hop and malt accents. Low in sulphur and diacetyl, this versatile yeast is suitable for most mainstream lager styles, including German, European and American lager and Pilsener styles Bock, Schwarzbier, Dunkel, Oktoberfest, Vienna lagers etc.

Similar to: White Labs WLP830, WYeast 2124, Fermentis W34/70

Attenuation: high to very high. Flocculation: high. Fruity esters: low. Diacetyl: low. Fermentation temperature: 8-15°C (recommended: 12-14°C for optimum flavour balance and performance). For 10-12 L. (Datasheet available for download.)

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This dried lager yeast is well suited for the fermentation of full-bodied continental and Bohemian lagers and Pilseners with some subtle fruity and floral highlights. It respects malt and hop characters and has a clean, crisp flavour profile low in sulphur. Used for the fermentation of full-flavoured continental and Bohemian lagers and Pilsener styles, Bock, Schwarzbier, Märzen, Dunkel, Kolsch and Oktoberfest styles. At traditional ale fermentation temperatures it can also be used to make various traditional American styles such as Steam Beer, California Commonn, Kentucky Common and Cream ales.

Similar to: White Labs WLP800, WYeast 2206, Fermentis S-23.

Attenuation: high. Flocculation: high. Fruity esters: low. Fermentation temperature: 8-15°C for lagers (recommended: 12-14°C for optimum flavour balance); up to 22°C for traditional American styles. For 10-12 L of lager or 25L of traditional ales. (Datasheet available for download.)

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This dry brewing yeast produces the typical flavours so characteristic of German Weizen styles. Like all yeasts of this strain, its flavour profile is highly dependent on the fermentation temperature, producing a combination of cloves and other spicy phenols at lower temperatures with fruity esters (especially banana) at higher temperatures. Makes for crisp, refreshing and very drinkable Weizen styles such as Kristalwiezen, Hefeweizen, Dunkel and Weizenbock.

Similar to: White Labs WLP380, WYeast 3333, Fermentis WB-06.

Attenuation: very high. Flocculation: low. Fruity esters: high. Spicy phenols: high. Fermentation temperature: 14-26°C (phenol/ester balance depends on temperature). For 25 L. (Datasheet available for download.)

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This dry brewing yeast is capable of producing both regular and strong Belgian ales with a dry, crisp flavour profile and an neutral, restrained and aromatic character. It allows for the production of hop-forward beers and styles that need a nutty, toasty or bready malt character to come through on the palate. Well suited for light bodied, medium dry to dry styles such as pale ales, dubbel, tripel and Trappist styles as well as the drier varieties of English barley wines, Scottish strong ales and even IPAs.

Similar to: White Labs WLP530, WYeast 3787, Fermentis BE-256.

Attenuation: high. Flocculation: high. Fruity esters: medium to high. Fermentation temperature: 18-26°C (recommended: 18-24°C for optimum flavour balance). For 25 L. (Datasheet available for download.)

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This dry brewing yeast produces sweet, full-bodied beers with a pronounced yet subtle and restrained fruity character. Its high alcohol tolerance makes it excellently suited for a variety of strong, heavy styles that call for a certain amount of residual sugars to balance against a high alcohol level. This is the yeast of choice for Belgian dubbel, tripel, abbey and speciality ales, Belgian and English barley wines, Scottish strong ales as well as sweet and Imperial stouts.

Somewhat similar to: White Labs WLP006, Fermentis S-33.

Attenuation: low. Flocculation: low to medium. Fruity esters: high. Fermentation temperature: 12-28°C (recommended: 20-24°C for optimum flavour balance). Alcohol tolerance: 12% ABV. For 25 L. (Datasheet available for download.)

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This reliable dried yeast of the Chico strain is great for many American styles such as blonde, pale, amber and brown American ales, American porters and stouts, IPA's and many more, but its versatility also makes it well suited for any beer that calls for a light body, a clean, mild fruitiness and good drinkability. It is also popular for the fermentation of Irish ales, dry stouts and specialty ales. At the low end of the fermentation temperature range it will even give good results when used to produce traditionally fermented Altbier, barley wines and American and Australian wheat beers.

Similar to: White Labs WLP001, WYeast 1056, Fermentis US-05.

Attenuation: medium. Flocculation: medium to high. Fruity esters: medium. Fermentation temperature: 15-26°C (recommended: 18-22°C for optimum flavour balance). For 25 L. (Datasheet available for download.)

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This robust Whitebread dried yeast variety is excellently suited for the fermentation of a wide range of English styles, including English pale, brown and dark ales, milds, bitters, IPAs, porters and stouts. It adds distinct, typically British fruity notes but leaves a certain residual malt sweetness that respects the character of the grain and provides good clarity.

Similar to: White Labs WLP002 and WLP017, WYeast 1099, Fermentis S-04.

Attenuation: medium. Flocculation: high. Fruity esters: medium. Fermentation temperature: 12-25°C (recommended: 18-22°C for optimum flavour balance). For 25 L. (Datasheet available for download.)

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