ATF All Brewery Kits – Brew on Any Setup with Precision Water & Grain Ratios
These recipes have been designed to be brewed on any home brewing setup using a water‑to‑grist ratio of 3 litres per kilogram. Every kit contains a detailed recipe and easy‑to‑follow instructions.
Boil‑Off Rates – Pre‑Calculated for Your Batch Size
The pre‑boil kettle volumes are based on the following boil‑off rates:
- 3.5 litres per hour for 24 litre batches
- 4 litres per hour for 48 litre batches
Perfect Your Water Profile & Mash pH with Brewing Salts
To help you achieve the target water profile and optimal mash pH, every kit includes brewing salts. During checkout, simply select your water source from a dropdown menu of known profiles.
- Your water source not listed? Choose “Not Listed/Not Required”.
- Have a water analysis report? Select “I will supply a water analysis info” – we’ll adjust the recipe and provide custom brewing salts for your water.
We need these values from your report: Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Chloride, Sulphate, alkalinity (as CaCO₃) or bicarbonate level, and pH.
Important Mineral Thresholds for Home Brewers
If any mineral in your brewing water exceeds 50 ppm, or your Sodium level is above 25 ppm, please contact us. We’ll assess whether your water can be adjusted to the target beer profile.
For Brewers Using Other Water Sources
The target water profile is provided so you can calculate your own mineral or acid additions.
Removing Chlorine & Chloramine
If you’re using chlorinated tap water, we strongly recommend an activated carbon filter (such as our Beer & Water Filtering System with a 0.5 Micron Carbon Water Filter) or Campden tablets to remove chlorine and chloramine.
Questions About Brewing Salts or Acids?
Please contact us – we’re happy to help.
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Always Fresh – Made to Order
All ATF kits are assembled only after you place your order, ensuring maximum freshness:
- Hops – Vacuum sealed and refrigerated
- Yeast – Refrigerated
- Grain – Packaged in heavy‑duty (125 micron) plastic bags and heat‑sealed
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ATF Alchemy IPA showcases the best of New Zealand hops and transforms them into something magical. With tropical passionfruit up front blending magically with a range of citrus, stone fruit, and resinous pine, sitting on top of a solid malt base with a light biscuit character, it is a wonder to behold.
Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Froth Buddy (Assumed Origin: Sierra Nevada), or Lallemand's BRY-97 West Coast Ale Yeast. You could also try Safale US-05, Lallemand Nottingham High Performance Ale Yeast, or Mangrove Jack's West Coast Yeast.
ATF Alchemy IPA showcases the best of New Zealand hops and transforms them into something magical. With tropical passionfruit up front blending magically with a range of citrus, stone fruit, and resinous pine, sitting on top of a solid malt base with a light biscuit character, it is a wonder to behold.
Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Froth Buddy (Assumed Origin: Sierra Nevada), or Lallemand's BRY-97 West Coast Ale Yeast. You could also try Safale US-05, Lallemand Nottingham High Performance Ale Yeast, or Mangrove Jack's West Coast Yeast.
This recipe employs whirlpool hopping at a set temperature of 65℃ for 60 minutes. If you are unable to maintain a 65℃ whirlpool for 60 minutes you may wish to try the hot whirlpool version.
The ATF Altbier is a malty sweet beer with caramel and biscuit flavours; a firm balancing bitterness, and a medium dry finish. Complementing the malt flavours and aroma is a pleasant and mild noble hop earthy spiciness and subtle fruity vinous character.
Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Fermentis Safale K-97 yeast or Lallemand Köln yeast.
To achieve the subtle fruit character it is important to use the recommended yeast or another German/Kolsch Ale yeast.
Biére de Garde (beer for keeping) is a traditional malt oriented farmhouse ale from Northern France that was typically brewed in early winter then cellared (lagered) until spring and summer when it was then consumed.
The ATF Ambre Biére de Garde is an amber coloured version of the style. A strong malt oriented beer with layers of caramel, dark fruit, and nutty flavours with ripe fruit (especially plum if using Mangrove Jack's Belgian Ale) esters and balanced phenolics.
The beer will benefit from a period of lagering.
Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Mangrove Jack's Belgian Ale or you could also try Fermentis SafAle BE-256.
If crash cooling it is possible to cause the yeast thermal shock, which may be an issue when bottle conditioning, particularly a higher alcohol beer.
As the name suggests, this beer is an Anzac biscuit in liquid form. It has pleasant biscuity and silky oat character with the pleasing sweetness reminiscent of golden syrup. With toasted coconut in the background and an underlying rich dark fruit character this is great Autumn beer.
Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Froth Rudeboy (Assumed Origin: Youngs Brewery) or Mangrove Jack's Empire Ale yeast. You could also try Mangrove Jack's Liberty Bell yeast.
In addition to the ingredients included in the kit you will also require 75g of toasted coconut flakes and 100g of treacle.
The ATF Baltic Porter is a rich malt oriented beer with distinctive aromas of dark toffee underneath roasted coffee and chocolate.
Smooth and malty rich with some complex alcohol flavours, layers of sweet warm soothing toasty maltiness, caramel, dark toffee, notes of caramelised dark fruits, and smooth roasted coffee and chocolate.
Being a lager it has a smooth clean crispness unlike its English cousin and will benefit from a period of lagering.
Yeast is not included in the kit. If fermenting cold we recommend using Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 or Lallemand Diamond Lager Yeast.
If fermenting warm we recommend using Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 or Mangrove Jack's Californian Lager Yeast.
Mangrove Jack's Californian Lager Yeast
Mangrove Jack's Californian Lager yeast is a unique lager strain that has the ability to ferment at ale temperatures and still provide a typical lager flavour profile.
Fermentis SafLager W-34/70
Sensory testing performed by Fermentis on W-34/70 shows that it is a very robust yeast capable of providing a clean neutral flavour profile across a wide range of fermentation temperatures (12℃ - 20℃). Click here to download the Fermentis iPhone app for more information.
The ATF Belgian Blonde is easy drinking with a low, but pleasing hop bitterness. It has a target ABV of 7.3%, with subtle restrained spicy, fruity, and alcohol flavours supported by a grainy, slightly sweet Pilsner malt character and pleasant noble hop flavour and aroma. High carbonation and a medium body can contribute to a slightly creamy overall mouthfeel.
This beer will benefit from a two week (or more) period of cold conditioning.
Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Mangrove Jack's Belgian Ale yeast, or you could also try Fermentis SafAle BE-256 or Lallemand Abbaye.
A deep reddish-copper brown colour, the ATF Belgian Dubbel is a moderately strong, malty, complex ale with rich malty flavours with hints of caramel, and dried fruits.
Underpinning the rich malt is a complex range of fruity esters (plum, raisin, cherry, pear, apple, and banana), which blend beautifully with light spicy phenols (such as clove and pepper) and higher alcohols.
The rich malt and alcohol give the beer a medium - full mouthfeel, although it still finishes fairly dry.
Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Mangrove Jack's Belgian Tripel yeast or you could also try Fermentis SafAle BE-256 or Lallemand Abbaye.
The ATF Belgian Pale Ale is malty smooth with balanced fruit and spice (yeast driven) flavours and a pleasant spicy noble hop aroma.
The malt character is mildly caramel and balanced nicely with a toasty and biscuity character and soft bitterness. A great easy drinking pale ale.
Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Mangrove Jack's Belgian Abbey yeast. Alternatively you could use Lallemand Abbaye Belgian Ale yeast
The ATF Belgian Saison is a refreshingly golden coloured ale that is wonderfully fruity and spicy. Often bottle conditioned and highly carbonated it is a great summer beer.
Yeast is not included with the kit. We recommend using Fermentis SafAle BE-134 or Lallemand Belle Saison.
Alternatively you could use Froth Wilding to create a unique New Zealand Saison.
Brought back from obscurity by Pierre Celis at the Hoegaarden brewery, Witbier is a great refreshing beer. With plenty of un-malted wheat along with a portion of oats, Witbier is typically cloudy with a soft grainy sweetness. Belgian Wit Yeast adds subtle banana fruitiness and clove notes, which are enhanced through the addition of coriander seeds and fresh orange yeast.
In addition to what is included in the kit you will need 12g of coriander seed and 45g of orange zest (or the zest of your favourite citrus fruit).
Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Froth Unicorn (Assumed Origin: Hoegaarden), or you could use Lallemand Lalbrew Wit or Mangrove Jack's Belgian Wit Yeast.
Berliner Weisse is a refreshing low alcohol beer with a pleasant tartness that originated in Germany. A great summer beer that was once called the champagne of the north and is often served with a flavoured syrup such as Woodruff or raspberry.
The ATF Berliner Weisse's acidity/sourness is provided by WildBrew Philly Sour yeast, a unique yeast that primarily produces lactic acid during the initial phase of fermentation before switching over to ethanol production. This allows this beer to produced without the need for kettle souring.
Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Lallemand Wildbrew™ Philly Sour Yeast.
Developed in collaboration with our good customer Glen French, ATF Bob's Your Uncle has been designed to emulate Galbraith's Bob Hudson's Bitter.
Bob Hudson's Bitter is described as a pale hoppy beer with a tangy and refreshing finish.
Having been given the tick of approval by Glen, ATF Bob's Your Uncle is now available for all to enjoy.
Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Mangrove Jack's Liberty Bell. Alternatively you could try Lallemand Verdant IPA yeast, which will provide the beer with a slightly fuller creamy texture.
Bock beer is well known for its deep complex flavours and malty goodness.
The ATF Bock delivers a prominent maltiness bringing forth a delightful toasty sweetness reminiscent of caramel and toffee along with chocolate notes. These flavours are balanced by a gentle hop bitterness, which adds complexity without overpowering the malt character. The result is a harmonious combination of sweet and gentle bitterness that leaves a lasting impression on your palate.
Yeast is not included in the kit. If fermenting cold we recommend using Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 or Lallemand Diamond Lager Yeast.
If fermenting warm we recommend using Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 or Mangrove Jack's Californian Lager Yeast.
Mangrove Jack's Californian Lager Yeast
Mangrove Jack's Californian Lager yeast is a unique lager strain that has the ability to ferment at ale temperatures and still provide a typical lager flavour profile.
Fermentis SafLager W-34/70
Sensory testing performed by Fermentis on W-34/70 shows that it is a very robust yeast capable of providing a clean neutral flavour profile across a wide range of fermentation temperatures (12℃ - 20℃). Click here to download the Fermentis iPhone app for more information.
The ATF Bohemian Pilsner is golden coloured beer with a dense, long-lasting, creamy white head. It has a rich complex maltiness with a firm yet soft and rounded bitterness complemented by the spicy flavour of Saaz hops and an earthy, spicy, floral aroma. The aftertaste is balanced between malt and hops.
Yeast is not included in the kit. If fermenting cold we recommend using Froth Vagabond (Assumed Origin: Budêjovický Budvar) or:
- Mangrove Jack's Bohemian Lager yeast or
- Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 or
- Lallemand Diamond Lager Yeast
If fermenting warm we recommend using Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 or Mangrove Jack’s Californian Lager.
Fermentis SafLager W-34/70
Sensory testing performed by Fermentis on W-34/70 shows that it is a very robust yeast capable of providing a clean neutral flavour profile across a wide range of fermentation temperatures (12℃ - 20℃). Click here to download the Fermentis iPhone app for more information.
Note on Water Profile
The recommended water profile for this beer is very soft with no more than 7ppm of any mineral.
The beer may be brewed using other water sources, but may not have the same soft delicate mouthfeel and bitterness. Rainwater, reverse osmosis water, or bottled spring water is ideal.
The ATF Celebration IPA places Centennial hops front and centre. Harking back to West Coast IPA’s of yesteryear, the ATF Celebration IPA has a light body with slight caramel tones and a firm bitterness leading to a dry finish. The Centennial hops are the star providing a prominent floral citrus flavour and aroma with notes of orange, grapefruit, and lemon.
Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Froth Buddy (Assumed Origin: Sierra Nevada), or Lallemand's BRY-97 West Coast Ale Yeast. You could also try Safale US-05, Lallemand Nottingham High Performance Ale Yeast, or Mangrove Jack's West Coast Yeast.
Rich and roasty with deep smooth roasted chocolate and coffee flavours, the ATF Chocolate Coffee Stout is the coffee lovers consummate beer.
Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Froth Rudeboy (Assumed Origin: Youngs Brewery) or Mangrove Jack's Empire Ale yeast. You could also try Mangrove Jack's Liberty Bell yeast.
In addition to what is included in the kit you will require:
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Coffee beans (a rich full bodied low acidity coffee is recommended)
- 24L batch - 100g
- 48L batch - 200g
- 72L batch - 300g
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Cacao nibs
- 24L batch - 115g
- 48L batch - 230g
- 72L batch - 345g
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Vanilla bean
- 24L batch - 1
- 48L batch - 2
- 72L batch - 3
- Vodka (to soak the coffee, cacao, and vanilla bean in)
The ATF Chocolate Stout has a deep ebony colour and a thick creamy head. Rich, creamy, and malty sweet with roasty dark chocolate and coffee flavours and aromas, balanced by a firm bitterness and a mild floral, earthy, citrus hop character. A smooth rich chocolate undertone is provided by the addition of cacao nibs.
Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Froth Rudeboy (Assumed Origin: Youngs Brewery) or Mangrove Jack's Empire Ale yeast. You could also try Mangrove Jack's Liberty Bell yeast.
In addition to the ingredients included in the kit you will also need
- 60g of cacao nibs for the 24 L batch.
- 120g of cacao nibs for the 48 L batch.
American Pale Ales are a refreshing hoppy beer with sufficient malt base to make the beer balanced and drinkable.
The ATF Citra Pale Ale delivers a beer that is hard to resist. Loaded with Citra hops, the beer has brash citrus, grapefruit, and orange flavours and aromas, with hints of resinous pine. The clean light malty base with a background of nutty toasted caramel balances the hops perfectly. The beer finishes dry and will have you reaching for more.
Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Froth Buddy (Assumed Origin: Sierra Nevada), or Lallemand's BRY-97 West Coast Ale Yeast. You could also try Safale US-05, Lallemand Nottingham High Performance Ale Yeast, or Mangrove Jack's West Coast Yeast.
American Pale Ales are a refreshing hoppy beer with sufficient malt base to make the beer balanced and drinkable.
The ATF Citra Pale Ale delivers a beer that is hard to resist. Loaded with Citra hops, the beer has brash citrus, grapefruit, and orange flavours and aromas, with hints of resinous pine. The clean light malty base with a background of nutty toasted caramel balances the hops perfectly. The beer finishes dry and will have you reaching for more.
Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Froth Buddy (Assumed Origin: Sierra Nevada), or Lallemand's BRY-97 West Coast Ale Yeast. You could also try Safale US-05, Lallemand Nottingham High Performance Ale Yeast, or Mangrove Jack's West Coast Yeast.
This recipe employs whirlpool hopping at a set temperature of 65℃ for 60 minutes. If you are unable to maintain a 65℃ whirlpool for 60 minutes you may wish to try the hop burst version.
Sitting in between a pale ale and an IPA, the ATF Citrus XPA is a light bodied refreshing beer with plenty of flavour. It has a great citrus aroma with grapefruit being prominent and a smooth clean finish with a refreshing bitterness.
Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Froth Buddy (Assumed Origin: Sierra Nevada), or Lallemand's BRY-97 West Coast Ale Yeast. You could also try Safale US-05, Lallemand Nottingham High Performance Ale Yeast, or Mangrove Jack's West Coast Yeast.
The ATF Classic NZ Lager is a clean and crisp light bodied beer infused with the flavour of the unique Green Bullet Hops, the workhorse of traditional New Zealand breweries.
With a spicy fresh green grass aroma and clean crisp mouthfeel with a firm bitterness and dry finish, the ATF Classic NZ Lager is the Kiwi summer beer of yesteryear.
Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Fermentis Saflager S-189 if fermenting cold.
If you are unable to perform a cold fermentation you can ferment warm (20℃) using Mangrove Jack's Californian Lager yeast, Fermentis SafLager W-34/70, or Lallemand NovaLager yeast.
Note on Fermentation Temperature
Mangrove Jack's Californian Lager Yeast
Mangrove Jack's Californian Lager yeast is a unique lager strain that has the ability to ferment at ale temperatures and still provide a typical lager flavour profile.
Fermentis SafLager W-34/70
Sensory testing performed by Fermentis on W-34/70 shows that it is a very robust yeast capable of providing a clean neutral flavour profile across a wide range of fermentation temperatures (12℃ - 20℃). Click here to download the Fermentis iPhone app for more information.
Lallemand NovaLager
LalBrew NovaLager™ is a robust lager strain with ideal characteristics for lager beer production including fast fermentations and high attenuation. The distinct flavour profile is very clean with slight esters over a wide temperature range.
The optimal temperature range for LalBrew NovaLager™ yeast when producing traditional styles is 10 – 20°C.
The ATF Cold IPA is a crisp, clean brew with a firm bitterness and refreshingly dry finish. Hopped with Mosaic, Motueka, and Wai-iti, this beer bursts with bright citrus, tropical fruit, and delicate stone fruit aromatics. A bold fusion of clean lager-like drinkability and West Coast IPA hoppiness, this is the ultimate brew for those who love a refreshing yet hop-forward experience.
Yeast is not included in the kit. If fermenting cold we recommend using SafLager SH-45. The ideal Lager yeast to enhance hop thiol release result, crafting beers with enhanced levels of fruitiness and intensified citrus and tropical notes
Alternatively we recommend using Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 or Lallemand Diamond Lager Yeast.
If fermenting warm we recommend using: SafLager SH-45 (up to 18℃). Alternatively we recommend using Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 or Mangrove Jack's Californian Lager Yeast.
Mangrove Jack's Californian Lager Yeast
Mangrove Jack's Californian Lager yeast is a unique lager strain that has the ability to ferment at ale temperatures and still provide a typical lager flavour profile.
Fermentis SafLager W-34/70
Sensory testing performed by Fermentis on W-34/70 shows that it is a very robust yeast capable of providing a clean neutral flavour profile across a wide range of fermentation temperatures (12℃ - 20℃). Click here to download the Fermentis iPhone app for more information.
Crisp and highly aromatic the ATF Cold Session IPA showcases a vivid blend of hop character supported by a clean, light body and lager crispness.
The aroma is a bright and inviting mix of tropical and citrus notes. You’ll find ripe passionfruit, peach, and pineapple layered with the distinctive zest of grapefruit and tangelo. This fruity bouquet is complemented by a fresh pine character.
On the palate, the flavour mirrors the aromatic promise. Juicy tropical fruit and strong citrus notes of grapefruit and lemon-lime lead the way, supported by a subtle, resinous fruit quality. The experience finishes clean, dry, and refreshingly crisp.
Yeast is not included in the kit. If fermenting cold we recommend using SafLager SH-45. The ideal Lager yeast to enhance hop thiol release result, crafting beers with enhanced levels of fruitiness and intensified citrus and tropical notes
Alternatively we recommend using Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 or Lallemand Diamond Lager Yeast.
If fermenting warm we recommend using: SafLager SH-45 (up to 18℃). Alternatively we recommend using Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 or Mangrove Jack's Californian Lager Yeast.
Mangrove Jack's Californian Lager Yeast
Mangrove Jack's Californian Lager yeast is a unique lager strain that has the ability to ferment at ale temperatures and still provide a typical lager flavour profile.
Fermentis SafLager W-34/70
Sensory testing performed by Fermentis on W-34/70 shows that it is a very robust yeast capable of providing a clean neutral flavour profile across a wide range of fermentation temperatures (12℃ - 20℃). Click here to download the Fermentis iPhone app for more information.
The ATF Colonial IPA has a balance of spicy, floral, and light citrus aromas and flavours on a light toasty malt base with a slight creamy honey like mouthfeel and a firm balancing bitterness leading to a dry finish.
Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Mangrove Jack's Liberty Bell yeast, or you could also try Lallemand Verdant IPA.
Full of luscious citrus and tropical fruit with a top note of pink grapefruit, the ATF Cosmic Jukebox will send your tastebuds into the stratosphere. Hopped at 6.25g/L in the whirlpool and dry hopped at a little over 20g/L, the ATF Cosmic Juicebox is a hop lovers dream.
Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Froth Vape (Assumed Origin: Boddington’s) to produce a juicy hazy with a silky mouthfeel and great hop aroma and flavour.
Alternatively we recommend using Verdant IPA. Lallemand’s Verdant IPA yeast. LalBrew Verdant IPA yeast will produce fruity esters and is well suited to NEIPA’s. Verdant IPA yeast expresses high amounts of β-lyase enzyme promoting biotransformation accentuating hop flavour and aroma. and also produces high amounts of glycerol producing a beer with a silky mouthfeel.
You could also try Froth Spectra (Assumed Origin: Unknown (London)).Spectra can produce a spectrum of radiant flavour & aroma while exhibiting an elegant ester profile and velvety mouthfeel.
Alternatively you could use Lallemand's New England yeast. Lallemand New England produces beers with a unique fruit forward ester profile, which is sought after in NEIPA's. Through expression of a β-glucosidase enzyme, LalBrew® New England can promote hop biotransformation and accentuate hop flavour and aroma.
Please Note: Kettle finings are not provided with this kit as beer clarity is not required for this style of beer.
The ATF Czech Amber Lager is a flavourful beer that blends the rich, toasted malt characteristics of amber ales with the smooth, crisp qualities of lagers. It boasts a deep, amber to copper hue, with a balanced profile featuring caramel and toasty malt flavours complemented by subtle hints of toffee and dark fruit. The finish is clean and refreshing, with a good hop bitterness that adds a touch of balance without overpowering the malt sweetness. This lager is perfect for those who enjoy a satisfying yet easy-drinking beer with a bit more depth and complexity.
Yeast is not included in the kit. If fermenting cold we recommend using Froth Vagabond (Assumed Origin: Budêjovický Budvar) or:
- Mangrove Jack's Bohemian Lager yeast or
- Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 or
- Lallemand Diamond Lager Yeast
If fermenting warm we recommend using Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 or Mangrove Jack’s Californian Lager.
Fermentis SafLager W-34/70
Sensory testing performed by Fermentis on W-34/70 shows that it is a very robust yeast capable of providing a clean neutral flavour profile across a wide range of fermentation temperatures (12℃ - 20℃). Click here to download the Fermentis iPhone app for more information.
Note on Water Profile
The recommended water profile for this beer is very soft with no more than 7ppm of any mineral.
The beer may be brewed using other water sources, but may not have the same soft delicate mouthfeel and bitterness. Rainwater, reverse osmosis water, or bottled spring water is ideal.
The ATF Czech Dark Lager is a rich malty beer with smooth coffee and chocolate aromas that blend beautifully with the earthy, herbal, and floral notes of the Saaz hops.
The flavour profile is a captivating blend of rich bready malt, roast coffee and chocolate, dark caramel, and dark fruit tones balanced by a smooth bitterness. Clean and crisp with a slightly creamy mouthfeel, the ATF Czech Dark Lager is a moreish beer.
Yeast is not included in the kit. If fermenting cold we recommend using Froth Vagabond (Assumed Origin: Budêjovický Budvar) or:
- Mangrove Jack's Bohemian Lager yeast or
- Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 or
- Lallemand Diamond Lager Yeast
If fermenting warm we recommend using Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 or Mangrove Jack’s Californian Lager.
Fermentis SafLager W-34/70
Sensory testing performed by Fermentis on W-34/70 shows that it is a very robust yeast capable of providing a clean neutral flavour profile across a wide range of fermentation temperatures (12℃ - 20℃). Click here to download the Fermentis iPhone app for more information.
Note on Water Profile
The recommended water profile for this beer is very soft with no more than 7ppm of any mineral.
The beer may be brewed using other water sources, but may not have the same soft delicate mouthfeel and bitterness. Rainwater, reverse osmosis water, or bottled spring water is ideal.
The ATF Czech Pale Lager is the Bohemian Pilsners little brother. A lighter-bodied, refreshing, hoppy, bitter pale lager.
Bready malt on the nose with earthy floral notes from the Saaz hops. Light and crisp in the mouth with a light bready maltiness balanced by a firm bitterness and drying finish.
Yeast is not included in the kit. If fermenting cold we recommend using Froth Vagabond (Assumed Origin: Budêjovický Budvar) or:
- Mangrove Jack's Bohemian Lager yeast or
- Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 or
- Lallemand Diamond Lager Yeast
If fermenting warm we recommend using Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 or Mangrove Jack’s Californian Lager.
Fermentis SafLager W-34/70
Sensory testing performed by Fermentis on W-34/70 shows that it is a very robust yeast capable of providing a clean neutral flavour profile across a wide range of fermentation temperatures (12℃ - 20℃). Click here to download the Fermentis iPhone app for more information.
Note on Water Profile
The recommended water profile for this beer is very soft with no more than 7ppm of any mineral.
The beer may be brewed using other water sources, but may not have the same soft delicate mouthfeel and bitterness. Rainwater, reverse osmosis water, or bottled spring water is ideal.
Biére de Garde (beer for keeping) is a traditional malt oriented farmhouse ale from Northern France that was typically brewed in early winter then cellared (lagered) until spring and summer when it was then consumed.
The ATF D’or Biére de Garde is a golden coloured beer with a malty sweet aroma and a creamy honey like mouthfeel. A complex beer that is spicy, fruity, and peppery, with a dry finish and slight acidity making it very drinkable. The beer will benefit from a period of lagering.
Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Mangrove Jack's French Saison yeast or SafAle BE-134.
Dark and mysterious, the ATF Dark Wolf IPA is beguiling beer.
Dark in colour with little to no roast character at all; it has a delicious lightly toasted caramel sweetness with nutty hints and plenty of balancing resinous bitterness.
Aromas of sweet citrus abound with a floral earthy character evident. A distinctive beer that will have your taste buds mesmerised.
Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Froth Buddy (Assumed Origin: Sierra Nevada), or Lallemand's BRY-97 West Coast Ale Yeast. You could also try Safale US-05, Lallemand Nottingham High Performance Ale Yeast, or Mangrove Jack's West Coast Yeast.
Dive into the heart of German tradition with the ATF Doppelbock kit, engineered to brew a velvety, malt-forward lager that radiates sophistication. This luminous light red-brown beer glows with amber depths, showcasing layers of rich, malty sweetness, toasted bread crust, and whispers of dried fruit—all harmonised by a smooth, warming 8.5% ABV embrace. Perfect for crisp autumn and winter nights or festive gatherings.
Brew a Doppelbock that celebrates malt in all its glory — bold, luxurious, and irresistibly smooth.
Yeast is not included in the kit. If fermenting cold we recommend using Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 or Lallemand Diamond Lager Yeast.
If fermenting warm we recommend using Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 or you could also try Mangrove Jack's Californian Lager.
Craft the ultimate decadent stout with with the ATF Double Milk Stout. This isn't just a stout; it's a rich, velvety monument to dark beer indulgence, designed to deliver profound depth and luxurious texture.
Immerse yourself in layers of intense dark mocha and deep, complex chocolate notes, woven together with a robust, malty backbone. The generous addition of lactose transforms the mouthfeel into something truly creamy and luscious, creating an irresistibly smooth, full-bodied experience that coats the palate.
The result is a stout of impressive strength (8.15%ABV), cloaked in an astonishingly smooth and approachable character.
Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Mangrove Jack's Liberty Bell yeast.
NEIPA’s are an unfiltered IPA packed with hop flavour and aroma. Typically hazy in appearance with a soft bitterness and full rounded mouthful, NEIPA are all about hop flavour and aroma.
ATF East Coast Anthem is a homage to the NEIPA. Liberally whirlpool hopped with Mosaic and Simcoe it is bursting with flavours and aromas of tropical fruits, citrus, pine, and some earthy herbal notes. With most of the calculated IBU contribution coming for the whirlpool hops the bitterness is softer than you may expect.
NEIPA’s are particularly sensitive to oxidation and are best drunk young.
Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Froth Vape (Assumed Origin: Boddington’s) to produce a juicy hazy with a silky mouthfeel and great hop aroma and flavour.
Alternatively we recommend using Verdant IPA. Lallemand’s Verdant IPA yeast. LalBrew Verdant IPA yeast will produce fruity esters and is well suited to NEIPA’s. Verdant IPA yeast expresses high amounts of β-lyase enzyme promoting biotransformation accentuating hop flavour and aroma. and also produces high amounts of glycerol producing a beer with a silky mouthfeel.
You could also try Froth Spectra (Assumed Origin: Unknown (London)).Spectra can produce a spectrum of radiant flavour & aroma while exhibiting an elegant ester profile and velvety mouthfeel.
Alternatively you could use Lallemand's New England yeast. Lallemand New England produces beers with a unique fruit forward ester profile, which is sought after in NEIPA's. Through expression of a β-glucosidase enzyme, LalBrew® New England can promote hop biotransformation and accentuate hop flavour and aroma.
Please Note: Kettle finings are not provided with this kit as beer clarity is not required for this style of beer.
This is our interpretation of Emerson’s Bookbinder. In Emerson’s own words Bookbinder is:
A wonderfully drinkable interpretation of a classic English ale. Bookbinder is a blend of four malts combined with two classic Nelson grown European hops (Fuggles and Riwaka). The beer pours an attractive reddish brown, with a cream coloured head. Bookbinder has a sweet, perfumey, malt and hop aroma with a soft, malty, fruit and vinous palate that is both full flavoured and refreshing with a long, gently drying finish.
Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Froth Vape (Assumed Origin: Boddington’s),the yeast currently by Emerson's to produce Bookbinder. Alternatively we recommend using Lallemand Verdant IPA, or you could also try Fermentis S-04 or Mangrove Jack's Liberty Bell.
English Porter is a moderate-strength brown beer with a restrained roasted character and bitterness. It may have a range of roasted flavours, generally without burnt qualities, and often has a chocolate-caramel-malty profile.
The ATF English Porter has a pleasant mild roasted coffee and cacao character with underlying biscuity dryness and rich dark caramel/toffee flavours. This is balanced nicely by a restrained bitterness and floral, spicy hop character with hints of floral honey.
Whilst it has a full mouthfeel it finishes medium dry making it very drinkable.
Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Mangrove Jack's Liberty Bell yeast or SafAle S-04.
