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Mangrove Jacks Craft Series - Irish Red Ale Home Brew Kit

Mangrove Jacks Craft Series - Irish Red Ale Home Brew Kit

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Most 1-can kits need 1kg of brewing sugar or brew enhancer. Sanitise everything first with ChemSan.

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Mangrove Jack's Craft Series Irish Red Ale is a full-bodied, rich and fruity ale with dark berry notes, hints of caramel and a subtle toffee finish. Goldings dry hops add a muted earthy aroma, and the kit makes 23 litres, about 40 pints.

New to home brewing? Get this kit as a complete starter kit.

Add a 25 litre fermenter with tap, bottling wand, airlock, hydrometer and sanitiser plus the brewing sugar and it becomes our Mangrove Jack's Craft Series Beer Starter Kit – all you need to add is bottles. Includes a step-by-step guide.

Get the starter kit – £51.99
Key specs
Makes 23 litres
Approx. ABV about 4.3%
Style Irish Red Ale
In the box hopped malt extract, dry hops, yeast
You'll also need 1kg dextrose or brew enhancer or 1.2kg Mangrove Jack's Pure Liquid Malt Extract
Kit weight 2.2kg
Bitterness 2/5 (IBU 18-24)
Colour rich copper

What's in the pouch

  • Hopped malt extract from pale and dark speciality malts
  • Goldings dry hops, 20g
  • M36 Liberty Bell Ale yeast

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How to brew it

Mix the extract and fermentable, top up to 23 litres, pitch the yeast and add the Goldings later in fermentation. Mangrove Jack's recommend 18-23°C. Full steps are in the Mangrove Jack's Craft Series instructions.

For fans of malty, rounded ales - a smooth, easy pint for autumn and winter.

Frequently Asked Questions
How many pints does it make?

It makes 23 litres, which is about 40 pints.

Do I need to add sugar?

Yes. Add 1kg of dextrose or brew enhancer, or 1.2kg of Pure Liquid Malt Extract.

What hops are in it?

20g of Goldings, used as dry hops for a muted earthy aroma.

What temperature should I ferment at?

Mangrove Jack's recommend 18-23°C.