The St Peters IPA kit makes 32 pints of a full-bodied, light copper India Pale Ale with a zesty character. Like the original export IPAs, it is highly hopped and robust, and at about 5.5% ABV it is the strongest kit in the St Peters range.
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 and it becomes our St Peters Beer Making Starter Kit – all you need to add is bottles. Includes a step-by-step guide.
Get the starter kit – £46.99
Key specs
| Makes |
32 pints |
| Approx. ABV |
about 5.5% |
| Style |
IPA |
| In the box |
hopped malt extract, hops, yeast, instructions |
| You'll also need |
No sugar needed - just water |
| Kit weight |
3kg, all malt - no sugar needed |
| Colour |
light copper |
| Hops |
Challenger and Goldings |
What's in the box
- Hopped malt extract
- Hop sachet
- Brewing yeast and instructions
How to brew it
Mix the extract with 3.5 litres of boiling water and top up to 19 litres (32 pints) - a smaller volume than the other kits, which is why it is stronger. Add the hops and yeast and ferment at 18-20°C. See our St Peters instructions.
You'll need
A 25 litre fermenter with an airlock, a hydrometer, a syphon, and bottles or a pressure barrel. Sanitise everything with ChemSan (no rinse) or clean with VWP and rinse.
For fans of traditional English IPA with plenty of hop bite. Fancy something lighter? Try St Peters Golden Ale.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does St Peters IPA taste like?
St Peters IPA delivers a classic British IPA profile — zesty citrus and floral hop aromas, firm bitterness, and a clean malt backbone. It's drier and more bitter than a standard pale ale, with an expected ABV of 5.5%. Full-flavoured but well-balanced.
How many pints does the St Peters IPA kit make?
The 3kg kit makes 32 pints (approximately 18.2 litres). You'll need a
fermentation vessel,
hydrometer, and standard bottling equipment. For a cleaner, more citrus-forward result than the included yeast, try
Safale US-05, a neutral American ale strain that lets IPA hop character shine through.
Can I add extra hops to the St Peters IPA kit?
Yes — and it's highly recommended. Dry hopping with 20–25g of Citra or Centennial after primary fermentation is complete dramatically improves the aroma. Add to the fermenter, leave 3–4 days, then bottle. This transforms a good kit IPA into something genuinely craft-quality.
Do I need to add sugar?
No - St Peters kits need no added sugar, spray malt or enhancer. The 3kg of malt extract provides all the fermentables, so just add water.
How long should I condition the St Peters IPA before drinking?
After bottling, condition for at least 2 weeks at room temperature before moving to the fridge. IPAs benefit from a slightly longer conditioning period than milder ales — 3–4 weeks produces a noticeably cleaner, more rounded result.
