Brew a gentle, easy-drinking dark ale at home with the Simply Mild Home Brew Kit. A smooth dark malty ale with hints of stone fruit and raisins, soft bitterness, and a lingering sweetness with hints of caramel. Makes 40 pints at approximately 3.8% ABV — just 34p per pint.
About This Kit
The Simply Mild is one of the most approachable styles in the range — lower in alcohol and wonderfully smooth. Using quality hopped malt extract and yeast, simply add water and sugar (or light spray malt for extra body). Ferments in 7–10 days with full instructions included.
What You'll Need
A 25-litre fermentation bucket, airlock, hydrometer, siphon, and bottles or a pressure barrel. New to home brewing? The Simply Starter Kit has all the essential equipment in one bundle, or the Simply Starter Kit with 48 x 500ml PET Bottles gets you bottling straight away.
Explore the Simply Range
The Simply range covers nine great British and international styles. Browse all individual listings below:
- Simply Bitter — classic tawny Best Bitter with a biscuit malt body
- Simply Brown Ale — nutty, caramel malt with a gentle sweetness
- Simply Export Stout — rich and roasty with hints of coffee and chocolate
- Simply Ginger Beer — refreshing with a real ginger kick
- Simply IPA — hop-forward with citrus notes and a dry bitter finish
- Simply Lager — clean, crisp and best served cold
- Simply Pale Ale — elegant golden ale with a hint of vanilla
- Simply Yorkshire Bitter — full-bodied amber ale with dark fruit and caramel
Tips for Best Results
- Use light spray malt instead of sugar for a smoother, fuller body
- Ferment at 18–22°C and avoid temperature swings
- Condition in bottle for at least 7 days before drinking
Browse the full home brew beer kit range at BrewCo.