{"product_id":"recipe-kit-northern-the-great-summer-lager","title":"Recipe Kit Northern the Great Summer Lager","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrack open your first home brew with one of our most popular beer kits — Northern The Great Summer Lager. This complete brewing kit gives you everything you need to brew a crisp, refreshing Australian-style lager right in your own kitchen or garage. No experience required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is our take on a true Aussie summer classic — light golden in colour, with a clean finish, subtle hop bitterness, and that satisfying refreshment you'd expect from a cold one on a hot day. Fermented with a Californian Lager yeast, it delivers a smooth, easy-drinking result that punches well above the effort it takes to make it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this a great kit? Everything you need to brew your first batch of lager comes pre-measured and ready to go. Full step-by-step brew day instructions are included in the box — so you'll know exactly what to do from start to finish. No brewing experience needed. Just follow the steps, wait a few weeks, and enjoy up to 21 litres of your own handcrafted lager.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's in the box? All brewing ingredients are included — malt extract, yeast, and a blend of our own specially selected adjuncts. Exact quantities, ratios, and brew day instructions are included inside the kit. You'll need a basic home brew fermenter setup to get started — check out our\u003ca href=\"\/beer\/starter-kits\/\"\u003e Beginner Starter Kits \u003c\/a\u003eif you need equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt's our take on an Australian summer favourite. A crisp \u0026amp; refreshing brew beer, light golden in colour with subtle bitterness. Brewed with a Californian Lager yeast for a clean finish. Perfect for summer or anytime ! We call it “the beer from down here”. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStats about this Brew. Please note they are approximate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eIdeal Brewing temperature 18 - 20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eOG:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e1.038\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFG: 1.008 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eABV: approximately 4.2 % session strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eWell-balanced with light bitterness \u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eEBC: 5  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eStyle: Australian Easy Drinking Session Beer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFermentation Range: 18 - 20°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eColour EBC: 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eIBUs: 10  - light bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eOriginal Gravity: 1.040\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFinal Gravity: 1.010 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eABV: 4 – 4.2%\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHop Aroma \u0026amp; Flavour:\u003c\/em\u003e Mild floral \u0026amp; subtle fruity notes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/em\u003e Light golden yellow with a frothy white head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/em\u003e  Clean, crisp \u0026amp; refreshing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"faq-question\"\u003eIs this kit suitable for beginners?\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eYes — this kit is designed to be beginner-friendly. Everything you need to brew your first batch is included, along with clear step-by-step instructions. No prior brewing experience is required. If you get stuck, our team is happy to help by phone or email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"faq-question\"\u003eWhat equipment do I need that isn't included?\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eYou'll need a fermenter (at least 23L), an airlock, a hydrometer, a thermometer, sanitiser, and bottles or a keg for packaging. If you don't already have these, our \u003ca href=\"#\"\u003ehome brew starter kit\u003c\/a\u003e bundles everything together at a great price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"faq-question\"\u003eHow long does it take from brew day to drinking?\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eMost kits are ready to drink in 3–4 weeks. Fermentation typically takes 7–14 days, followed by 1–2 weeks of conditioning in the bottle or keg. 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You can also package it in a pressurised keg if you have kegging equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"faq-question\"\u003eWhat temperature should I ferment at?\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003ePlease read the instructions included in your kit — they will indicate the best brewing temperature for that specific recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"faq-question\"\u003eCan I customise this recipe?\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Many brewers add extra hops for more aroma, swap the yeast strain, or dry hop during fermentation to change the flavour profile. 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