Yorkshire bitters have a reputation for being rounder and less sharply bitter than their Southern equivalents, and the Geordie Yorkshire Bitter fits that mould — an approachable, easy-drinking bitter that's a good starting point if you've never brewed the style before. Makes 40 pints for £11.75.
This is the individual single-style kit. For the full range of Geordie styles in one listing, see the Geordie Home Brew Kit Range.
What's Included
A 1.5kg tin of hopped bitter malt extract and a sachet of yeast. Add water and 1kg brewing sugar or medium spray malt.
New to brewing?
Read our full step-by-step Geordie Beer Kit brewing instructions — covers the wort, fermentation, bottling, and maturing, from start to first pint.
What Equipment Do You Need?
This kit is ingredients-only. You'll also need a 25-litre fermentation bucket, airlock, hydrometer, siphon, and bottles or a pressure barrel. Our home brew starter kits include everything in one bundle. Always sanitise with VWP or ChemSan.
Tips for Best Results
- Use medium spray malt instead of plain sugar for improved malt body
- A splash of Yorkshire pride, if you're that way inclined — the sweeter, rounder finish here is exactly what separates a Yorkshire bitter from anywhere else's
- Great as an everyday session beer — low enough in bitterness that you won't tire of it after the first pint
See also: Geordie Bitter and Geordie Scottish Export Bitter. Browse all home brew beer kits at BrewCo.
Kit Specification