The working man’s prayers are answered with this Belgian style wheat beer ("Witbier"). It’s a bright hazy gold with soft texture, banana and clove aromas, smooth creamy white head and refreshing, slightly tart finish with hints of citrus. Makes 23 litres. Best used in combination with a Wheat Beer Brew Blend. Includes generic yeast under lid.

(Listed in: Brew Cans and Blends)

Brewed according to a family recipe passed down across several generations, this amber ale has a rich and deep copper colour, a medium body, a biscuity malt palate balanced by toffee/caramel sweetness, and a nutty finish with citrus hop notes. Makes 23 litres. Best used in combination with a Light/Amber Brew Blend. Includes yeast under lid.

(Listed in: Brew Cans and Blends)

Pale ales are widely popular, and for good reason. Known for their rich amber colour, toffee malt flavours and delicate hop aroma's, these are lovely beers. This particular example of the style meets all the requirements and offers citrus and pine hop aromas, a refreshing finish and a thick creamy head to boot. Makes 23 litres. Best used in combination with a Light/Amber Brew Blend. Includes yeast under lid.

(Listed in: Brew Cans and Blends)

If blondes have more fun, blonde ales are more fun to drink! More flavourful than your average lager, this lovely blonde ale is as floral as a summer romance. Crisp pale malt aromas are balanced with a hint of spicy hops. The palate is light-bodied and the finish is dominated by a pronounced hop character. Pale straw in colour, this beer is perfect for summer drinking. Makes 23 litres. Best used in combination with a Light/Amber Brew Blend. Includes yeast under lid.

(Listed in: Brew Cans and Blends)

You can't go wrong with a lager, and this beer proves it! Straw coloured with golden hues and a lacy white head, this beer will appeal to any drinker. Light floral aromas follow through on a light to medium bodied palate with subtle malt and hop flavours and a clean finish yet plenty of character. Makes 23 litres. Best used in combination with a Lager/Pilsener Brew Blend. Includes yeast under lid.

(Listed in: Brew Cans and Blends)

This lovely, flavourful beer is delicately hopped with a slight bitter finish. Light and yellow-golden in colour, this beer has a floral nose, a medium-bodied palate and a packed white head that improves even more with age. The perfect beer for any occasion! Makes 23 litres. Best used in combination with a Lager/Pilsener Brew Blend. Includes yeast under lid.

(Listed in: Brew Cans and Blends)

Sloe berries are famous for being used in sloe gin. Unlike other botanicals which are usually incorporated into the gin at the distilling stage, sloe berries are usually steeped in the gin, which will give the sloe gin its characteristic colour and flavour. Sloe berries are also used in the production of a variety of liqueurs.

(Listed in: Botanicals)

Dried grapefruit peel is used in a variety of beverages, from Belgian ales to distilled spirits such as gin. Steep the dried peel in a shot glass of alcohol (e.g. vodka) overnight when adding to a kit beer in order to sterilize, and add to the fermenter including the alcohol. When brewing a full grain beer, add to the boil.

(Listed in: Botanicals)

Bitter orange peel is popular in Belgian ales. Steep the dried peel in a shot glass of alcohol (e.g. vodka) overnight when adding to a kit beer in order to sterilize, and add them to the fermenter including the alcohol. When brewing a full grain beer, add them to the boil. Also excellently suited for certain types of gin.

(Listed in: Botanicals)

This professional yeast, which originates from the Caribbean, is excellently suited for the production of traditional rum from sugar cane juice, molasses and/or raw cane sugar. Its tropical origins ensure that it can be used at relatively high fermentation temperatures (25-35°C). Its aromatic ester profile is consistently rich in those key compounds that produce the specific complexity and fruity character that are essential in rum fermentations. For 20-25L. (Datasheet available for download.)

(Listed in: Yeasts)

This plastic tap fits our fermentation carboys and buckets, and all other vessels with a 1" (25mm) opening. For fermenting vegetables, etc.

(Listed in: Brewing Equipment)

La Recesión was inspired by the rising costs of imported home brewing beer kits. It is a highly drinkable , budget-friendly and no-nonsense craft lager without any unnecessary bells and whistles. It is light bodied; crisply yet moderately hopped, with a slightly fruity but clean palate and a smooth, balanced finish. It will appeal to both the novice craft beer drinkers and the seasoned beer aficionado. ¡Viva la Recesión!

• Batch size: 20 litres
• OG: 1.036
• FG: 1.001 - 1.005 (Note that the finishing gravity for this beer is very low for a kit beer!)
• ABV: 4.2 - 4.6% before priming (about 4.4 - 4.8% after bottle conditioning)
• IBU: 19-21 (exact value depending on boil times, pot sizes, altitude and the vigour of the boil)

These are estimated values; your actual results may vary slightly.

What's in the box:

• Dry malt extracts
• Hops
• Brew blend
• Yeast and yeast nutrients
• Beer finings
• Brewing manual

You will need the following equipment and consumables (not included):

• An 8-10L pot with stirring spoon or brewing paddle;
• A fermenter and cleaning/sterilizing agents for same;
• Optional: a hydrometer;
• Bottles and caps.
• Cleaning and sanitizing agents
• Priming sugar or carbonation drops

Note: unlike brew cans, this beer does NOT require the purchase of an additional brew blend; this is already in the box and included in the price.

For more details download manual in PDF format.

(Listed in: Stovetop Beer Kits)