{"title":"Hazy Homebrew Kits","description":"  ","products":[{"product_id":"recipe-kit-sticks-stones-pacific-ale","title":"Recipe kit Sticks \u0026 Stones Pacific Ale","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever cracked open a Stone \u0026amp; Wood Pacific Ale and thought \"I'd love to make that at home\" — here's your chance. The Sticks \u0026amp; Stones Pacific Ale is AHB's much-loved take on that iconic Byron Bay style: light golden, bursting with tropical passionfruit and citrus from Australian-grown Galaxy hops, with a crisp dry finish that makes it one of the most refreshing beers you can brew at home. It's the kind of beer that disappears fast — so it's a very good thing you're making 21 litres of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Brewers Love This Sticks \u0026amp; Stones Pacific Ale Kit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of our most popular home brewing kits, and it's not hard to see why — the style is universally loved, the ingredients are spot on, and the result is genuinely hard to tell from the real thing. Everything comes pre-measured and ready for brew day, so there's no guesswork involved and no experience needed to pull off a brilliant Pacific Ale. Full step-by-step instructions are included in the box, walking you through the whole process from start to finish. Whether it's your first kit or your fifteenth, this one always delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the Box?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach kit contains a carefully selected blend of malt extracts, wheat malt, fresh Galaxy hop pellets, and yeast — all the key building blocks that give this Pacific Ale its signature tropical character and clean, crisp finish. Everything is pre-measured and ready to go. Full ingredient details, measurements and complete brew day instructions are all included in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eStyle: Australian Pacific Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFermentation Range: 18 - 23°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eColour EBC: 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eIBUs: 20 - 25  balanced clean bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eOriginal Gravity: 1.044 – 1.048\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFinal Gravity: 1.010 – 1.012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eABV: 4.5 – 5.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eVolume 21lt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eRecipe Style: Malt Extract Beer Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHop Aroma \u0026amp; Flavour:\u003c\/em\u003e Distinctive tropical passionfruit, peach \u0026amp; citrus with a slightly resinous, fruity finish \u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/em\u003e Light golden with a frothy white head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/em\u003e Smooth medium mouthfeel \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAnyone who loves a great Pacific Ale and wants to brew their own craft version at home for a fraction of the cost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eHome brewers looking for an easy-to-brew kit that produces a result genuinely close to their favourite commercial beer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSharing at a summer BBQ, a long weekend catch-up, or any occasion that calls for something cold, tropical and refreshing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAQ \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this kit easy to brew?\u003c\/b\u003e Absolutely — no experience needed, and the malt extract format keeps things very manageable on brew day. All the ingredients are pre-measured and full step-by-step instructions are included in the box, so you'll know exactly what you're doing at every stage. It's one of the most straightforward kits we make, which is a big part of why it's so popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes this a Pacific Ale — and how does it compare to Stone \u0026amp; Wood?\u003c\/b\u003e A Pacific Ale is defined by its use of Galaxy hops, which give it that signature tropical passionfruit and citrus aroma and a clean, dry finish — lighter and more aromatic than a standard pale ale. This kit is AHB's take on that iconic Stone \u0026amp; Wood style from Byron Bay, brewed with authentic Australian Galaxy hops and the same malt character that makes the original so easy to drink. Many of our customers reckon their home brew gives it a real run for its money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat equipment do I need?\u003c\/b\u003e You'll need a basic home brewing setup: a fermenter of at least 23 litres, an airlock, a hydrometer, sanitiser, a thermometer, and bottles or a keg for packaging. If you're just getting started, our starter kits bundle everything you need in one go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Australian Home Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41994312220749,"sku":"35073","price":64.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35073.jpg?v=1754040457"},{"product_id":"black-rock-crafted-bib-hazy-fresh-wort-4-6kg-makes-23l","title":"Black Rock Crafted  BIB Hazy - Fresh Wort 4.6kg - makes 23L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHazy Gold Goodness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Rock’s Crafted Hazy is everything you want in a modern hazy ale—smooth, soft, and bursting with fresh flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrewed with a blend of oats, wheat, and specialty malts for that creamy mouthfeel and signature haze. It’s got just the right bitterness to keep things balanced, and a soft body that lets your hops do the talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWant to take it up a notch?\u003cbr\u003e\nDry hop with your favourite NZ or American varieties and let those juicy aromas fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit does not include dry hops. 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It lets you skip the brew day and go straight to fermentation — just pour, pitch yeast, and you’re brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ2: Do I need to boil the wort before fermenting?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the wort is already professionally brewed and sterilised. Just sanitise your fermenter, pour the wort in, top up if needed, pitch your yeast, and ferment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ3: What kind of beer does this kit make?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt produces a smooth fresh Hazy Ale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ4: Can I add dry hops to customise the flavour?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes — this kit is ideal for dry hopping. Add 25- 50g of hops on Day 4 of fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ5: What equipment do I need to brew this kit?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll need a fermenter, airlock, sanitiser, yeast, and bottles or kegs. No boiler or chilling equipment required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ6: How long until I can drink the beer?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation takes 7–10 days, followed by 2 weeks of bottle\/keg conditioning. 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Brewed with Bavarian wheat malt extract, our proprietary wheat blend, noble Saaz hops, and a bold Bavarian wheat yeast, this recipe faithfully captures the aroma, flavour, and mouthfeel of the finest German hefeweizens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEverything you need to brew 21 litres of Bavarian hefeweizen is included: Bavarian wheat malt extract, our proprietary wheat malt blend, Saaz hop pellets, and M20 Bavarian wheat yeast. Full step-by-step brew day instructions with all measurements are included in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Banana esters and clove with a soft wheat backdrop.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and fruity with classic banana\/clove character and a light, spicy finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold with natural haze and a lasting white head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrewing Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bavarian Hefeweizen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bavarian Wheat extract plus Wheat Malt Blend for soft body and haze.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saaz adds subtle floral spice and light bitterness.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e M20 Bavarian Wheat – bold banana and clove expression.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–24°C\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.044 \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.010 – 1.012\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 4.8%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21L\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecipe Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malt Extract Beer Kit with hop tea addition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Banana esters and clove with a soft wheat backdrop.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and fruity with classic banana\/clove character and a light, spicy finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold with natural haze and a lasting white head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eGerman wheat beer lovers who want to brew the real thing at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSummer drinking — this is one of the most refreshing styles in the craft beer world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eBrewers looking to explore classic European wheat beer styles with an authentic, proven recipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch1\u003e FAQ\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat style of beer is this kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOctober Fest Wheat is a Bavarian hefeweizen — a traditional German wheat beer known for its natural haze, banana and clove character from the yeast, and smooth, refreshing body. It’s one of the world’s great beer styles and a joy to brew at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the beer taste of banana and clove?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThose flavours come entirely from the yeast. The M20 Bavarian Wheat yeast is a traditional German strain that naturally produces isoamyl acetate (banana ester) and 4-vinylguaiacol (clove phenol) during fermentation. These are hallmarks of an authentic hefeweizen — not additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much beer does this kit make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit produces approximately 21 litres — enough for around 28 x 750ml longnecks or 55 x 330ml stubbies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I serve this beer cloudy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the haze is intentional and characteristic of the hefeweizen style. Don’t filter it or leave it to drop crystal clear. 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