{"product_id":"bulldog-hammer-of-thor-special-gravity-lager","title":"Bulldog Hammer of Thor Special Gravity Lager","description":"\u003cp\u003eBulldog Hammer of Thor Special Gravity Lager is a strong 6% export-strength lager kit that is easy to brew all the same. It combines a firm bite with a soft, golden body and refreshing bitterness, and makes 23 litres with no added sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--starterbox--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #c8962e;border-radius:12px;background:#f7f2e8;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 1.25rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;font-size:17px;color:#2f2416;\"\u003eNew to home brewing? Get this kit as a complete starter kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#3b2f22;\"\u003eAdd a 25 litre fermenter with tap, bottling wand, airlock, hydrometer and sanitiser and it becomes our \u003cstrong\u003eBulldog Beer Making Starter Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003eall you need to add is bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e. Includes a step-by-step guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bulldog-beer-making-starter-kit?variant=56513110901115\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:9px 18px;border-radius:999px;background:#2f2416;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eGet the starter kit – £50.99\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--\/starterbox--\u003e\u003c!--specs--\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"kit-specs\" style=\"border:1px solid #dde1e7;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;margin:1.25rem 0 1.5rem;background:#f8f9fb;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a2233;color:#fff;padding:12px 20px;font-size:18px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.2px;\"\u003eKey specs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:0;margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.45;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;width:38%;padding:10px 16px 10px 20px;font-weight:600;color:#1a2233;background:none;border-left:0;border-right:0;border-bottom:0;\"\u003eMakes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:10px 20px 10px 0;color:#333;background:none;border-left:0;border-right:0;border-bottom:0;\"\u003e23 litres (40 pints)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;width:38%;padding:10px 16px 10px 20px;border-top:1px solid #e6e8ec;font-weight:600;color:#1a2233;background:none;border-left:0;border-right:0;border-bottom:0;\"\u003eApprox. ABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:10px 20px 10px 0;border-top:1px solid #e6e8ec;color:#333;background:none;border-left:0;border-right:0;border-bottom:0;\"\u003eabout 6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;width:38%;padding:10px 16px 10px 20px;border-top:1px solid #e6e8ec;font-weight:600;color:#1a2233;background:none;border-left:0;border-right:0;border-bottom:0;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:10px 20px 10px 0;border-top:1px solid #e6e8ec;color:#333;background:none;border-left:0;border-right:0;border-bottom:0;\"\u003eSpecial Gravity Lager\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;width:38%;padding:10px 16px 10px 20px;border-top:1px solid #e6e8ec;font-weight:600;color:#1a2233;background:none;border-left:0;border-right:0;border-bottom:0;\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:10px 20px 10px 0;border-top:1px solid #e6e8ec;color:#333;background:none;border-left:0;border-right:0;border-bottom:0;\"\u003ehops, yeast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;width:38%;padding:10px 16px 10px 20px;border-top:1px solid #e6e8ec;font-weight:600;color:#1a2233;background:none;border-left:0;border-right:0;border-bottom:0;\"\u003eYou'll also need\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:10px 20px 10px 0;border-top:1px solid #e6e8ec;color:#333;background:none;border-left:0;border-right:0;border-bottom:0;\"\u003eNo sugar needed - just water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;width:38%;padding:10px 16px 10px 20px;border-top:1px solid #e6e8ec;font-weight:600;color:#1a2233;background:none;border-left:0;border-right:0;border-bottom:0;\"\u003eKit weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:10px 20px 10px 0;border-top:1px solid #e6e8ec;color:#333;background:none;border-left:0;border-right:0;border-bottom:0;\"\u003e4.0kg of ingredients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;width:38%;padding:10px 16px 10px 20px;border-top:1px solid #e6e8ec;font-weight:600;color:#1a2233;background:none;border-left:0;border-right:0;border-bottom:0;\"\u003eBitterness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:10px 20px 10px 0;border-top:1px solid #e6e8ec;color:#333;background:none;border-left:0;border-right:0;border-bottom:0;\"\u003e25-35 EBU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;width:38%;padding:10px 16px 10px 20px;border-top:1px solid #e6e8ec;font-weight:600;color:#1a2233;background:none;border-left:0;border-right:0;border-bottom:0;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:10px 20px 10px 0;border-top:1px solid #e6e8ec;color:#333;background:none;border-left:0;border-right:0;border-bottom:0;\"\u003e8-10 EBC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;width:38%;padding:10px 16px 10px 20px;border-top:1px solid #e6e8ec;font-weight:600;color:#1a2233;background:none;border-left:0;border-right:0;border-bottom:0;\"\u003eHop pellets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:10px 20px 10px 0;border-top:1px solid #e6e8ec;color:#333;background:none;border-left:0;border-right:0;border-bottom:0;\"\u003eSaaz and Hallertau\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--specs--\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy it's different\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalt extract plus invert sugar keeps it pale while reaching a high starting gravity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaaz and Hallertau hop pellets for a classic European lager aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarietal brewers yeast included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to brew it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoften the malt bag in hot water, mix it with 3 litres of hot water, top up to 23 litres at 20-25°C and add the yeast. Ferment for 8-15 days at 18-24°C; steep the hop teabag in boiling water for 10 minutes and add it on day 4. Bottle once the gravity stops falling, with a level teaspoon of sugar per 330ml or 500ml bottle, then keep warm for a week and cool for about another week to clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYou'll also need\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/30l-fermenter-with-tap-lid-grommet\"\u003e30L Fermenter with Tap, Lid \u0026amp; Grommet\u003c\/a\u003e - Bulldog recommend 27L or more for headspace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/chemsan-all-sizes\"\u003eChemSan\u003c\/a\u003e - no-rinse sanitiser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/youngs-hydrometer-beer-wine\"\u003eHydrometer\u003c\/a\u003e - to check fermentation has finished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/youngs-beer-finings-upto-23l\"\u003eYoung's Beer Finings\u003c\/a\u003e - for extra clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor lager drinkers who like a stronger pint. Serve cold. For a lighter option, try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bulldog-cortez-gold-mexican-cerveza\"\u003eCortez Gold Mexican Cerveza\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--faq--\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"chem-faq\" style=\"border:1px solid #e3ddd2;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;margin:1.5rem 0;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#2f2416;color:#fff;padding:14px 20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:0;padding:0 20px;\" open\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 0;font-weight:600;list-style-position:outside;\"\u003eHow many pints does Hammer of Thor make?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;color:#444;\"\u003eIt makes 23 litres, which is about 40 pints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #eee;padding:0 20px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 0;font-weight:600;list-style-position:outside;\"\u003eDo I need to add sugar?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;color:#444;\"\u003eNo. Everything is in the box - you only need a small amount of sugar (or carbonation drops) for priming at bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #eee;padding:0 20px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 0;font-weight:600;list-style-position:outside;\"\u003eIs yeast included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;color:#444;\"\u003eYes. The kit includes a sachet of varietal brewers yeast, plus hop pellets in a teabag for extra aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #eee;padding:0 20px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 0;font-weight:600;list-style-position:outside;\"\u003eHow long does it take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;color:#444;\"\u003eAllow 8-15 days to ferment, then at least a week somewhere warm in the bottle and about another week somewhere cool to clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--\/faq--\u003e","brand":"Bulldog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39969721614497,"sku":"HB-23000","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/9384\/5665\/files\/bulldog-hammer-of-thor-special-gravity-lager-main-2x.jpg?v=1792096788","url":"https:\/\/brewco.uk\/products\/bulldog-hammer-of-thor-special-gravity-lager","provider":"Brewco.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}