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Muntons Gold Old English Bitter 3kg Home Brew Kit

Muntons Gold Old English Bitter 3kg Home Brew Kit

£22.95
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This kit needs no added sugar. Sanitise your fermenter, equipment and bottles first with ChemSan no-rinse sanitiser.

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Muntons Gold Old English Bitter rekindles the full-bodied, rich ales of Victorian Britain, with a flavour that improves and matures with age. It is a 3kg all-malt kit - just add water, no sugar.

Key specs
Makes 23 litres (40 pints)
Approx. ABV about 4.5%
Ready in about 3 weeks
Style Old English Bitter
You'll also need No sugar needed - just water
Kit weight 3kg of malt extract
In the box 2 cans of malt extract (3kg), yeast

The beer

  • Dark amber colour
  • Medium-high malt and medium-high hop levels
  • Serve at cellar temperature, about 13°C

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How to brew it

Soften the cans in hot water, mix with 3.5 litres of boiling water, top up to 23 litres with cold water and add the yeast. Ferment at 18-20°C for 4-6 days until the gravity holds steady below 1014, then prime, keep warm for 2 days and condition somewhere cool for 14 days. Full steps: Muntons Gold instructions.

Perfect for real ale fans who like a traditional, full-bodied bitter. For extra body, steep some Crystal Malt. See all the Muntons Gold kits.

Frequently Asked Questions
How many pints does it make?

40 pints from a 3kg kit. See our guide to how many bottles a kit makes.

What does it taste like?

A classic English best bitter with biscuity malt, earthy hop character and a deep amber colour - inspired by the full-bodied ales of Victorian Britain.

How can I give it more body?

Add 250g of Crystal Malt for extra body - no sugar is needed.

How long does it take?

Ferment for 10-14 days at 18-20°C, then condition in bottles or a barrel. Take hydrometer readings two days apart - if the gravity hasn't changed, fermentation has finished.

What equipment do I need?

A 25-litre fermenter with an airlock, a hydrometer, a syphon, and either bottles with caps or a pressure barrel. Our home brew starter kits bundle the essentials together.