Mangrove Jack's

Mangrove Jacks Craft Series - Pils with dry hops Home Brew Kit

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

Brewco Sugar (Dextrose) 1kg £2.49
Coopers Beer Enhancer 1 (Light) 1kg £7.49
ChemSan No-Rinse Sanitiser 100ml £6.49

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This is a traditional Czech-style pilsner kit from Mangrove Jack's Craft Series: crisp, dry and golden, with Saaz dry hops giving a spicy, mild hoppiness and a clean, lingering bitterness. It makes 23 litres, or about 40 pints.

Key specs

Makes	23 litres
Approx. ABV	about 4.5%
Style	Pils
In the box	dry hops, hops, yeast
You'll also need	1kg dextrose
Kit weight	2.2kg
Bitterness	32-36 IBU (3/5)
Colour	golden
Fermentation temperature	18-20°C
Original gravity	about 1.043

What's included

Liquid malt pouch with a crisp, dry pale malt base
Saaz dry hops (28g)
M54 Californian Lager yeast, a lager strain that works at ale temperatures

How to brew it

Add 1kg of dextrose or brew enhancer, or 1.2kg of Mangrove Jack's Pure Liquid Malt Extract for more malt character. Top up to 23 litres, sprinkle on the yeast and keep it at 18-20°C, then add the Saaz hops as the Craft Series instructions describe.

A great kit for lager lovers with no fridge space - the yeast gives clean lager character without cold fermentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a fridge to brew this lager?

No. The M54 Californian Lager yeast ferments at 18-20°C, so it can be brewed at room temperature.

What sugar does it need?

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

How many pints does it make?

23 litres, which is about 40 pints.

Are the hops included?

Yes, 28g of Saaz dry hops come in the kit along with the yeast.

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Mangrove Jacks Craft Series - Pils with dry hops Home Brew Kit