"Carlton Draught is one of Australia's biggest selling tap beers. This traditional full strength lager, available nationally, is renowned for delivering "brewery fresh" taste. Carlton Draught provides a crisp mid-palate flavour which is balanced with a clean hop bitterness and a slightly dry finish."

Create a clone of Carlton Draught with this recipe created by Mangrove Jack's.

This kit consists of:

• Mangrove Jack's Traditional Lucid Pils
• Mangrove Jack's Enhancer Australian Lager
• Mangrove Jack's Californian Lager yeast (to be used in place of the yeast that comes with the Traditional Series Lucid Pils)

Cider Enhancer – Best for boosting crisp, refreshing cider!

Our Cider Enhancer infuses a special blend of apple juice concentrate, invert sugar syrup and glucose syrup. It has been carefully designed to be used with a range of cider styles. 

Use as an alternative to dextrose to elevate the flavour, body and mouthfeel of your cider.

A multi-purpose strain with a very neutral sensory impact, suitable for most wine style but especially white, blush and sparkling wines. This fast fermenting yeast is highly robust, tolerating difficult fermentation conditions and alcohol levels up to 18% ABV.

Suitable for Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Vegetable wine and more.

Alcohol Tolerance: 18% ABV

Usage Directions: No rehydration required - add direct to grape must and stir well. For best results, ferment at 14 - 32°C.

Storage Recommendations: Store in a cool, dry place.

With the portable dispensing kit, you will now be able to dispense straight from the keg (think party kegs!) which means you will be able to take your homemade beer to parties, BBQs and other gatherings where you can share your brews with others.

The kit has an inlet for standard threaded disposable 16g CO2 canisters plus adaptors for paintball cylinders, 74g CO2 cartridges and SodaStream cylinders!

Kit Contains:

• Portable Keg Dispensing Kit 
• Threaded Gas Ball Lock Disconnect 
• Threaded Liquid Ball Lock Disconnect 
• Mini Keg Ball Lock Cap 
• Mini Keg Diptube Hosing 10 L 
• Mini Keg 10 L 

With the portable dispensing kit, you will now be able to dispense straight from the keg (think party kegs!) which means you will be able to take your homemade beer to parties, BBQs and other gatherings where you can share your brews with others.

The kit has an inlet for standard threaded disposable 16g CO2 canisters plus adaptors for paintball cylinders, 74g CO2 cartridges and SodaStream cylinders!

Kit Contains:

• Portable Keg Dispensing Kit 
• Threaded Gas Ball Lock Disconnect 
• Threaded Liquid Ball Lock Disconnect 
• Mini Keg Ball Lock Cap 
• Mini Keg Diptube Hosing 3 L 
• Mini Keg 3 L 

With the portable dispensing kit, you will now be able to dispense straight from the keg (think party kegs!) which means you will be able to take your homemade beer to parties, BBQs and other gatherings where you can share your brews with others.

The kit has an inlet for standard threaded disposable 16g CO2 canisters plus adaptors for paintball cylinders, 74g CO2 cartridges and SodaStream cylinders!

Kit Contains:

• Portable Keg Dispensing Kit 
• Threaded Gas Ball Lock Disconnect 
• Threaded Liquid Ball Lock Disconnect 
• Mini Keg Ball Lock Cap 
• Mini Keg Diptube Hosing 5 L 
• Mini Keg 5 L 

Crisp and dry, bursting with tropical fruit aromas. Great balance between complex fruit and malt tones, followed by an intense bitterness.

ABV Approx: 5.6%
Bitterness: 4.5/5
IBU: 48-56
Colour: Vibrant Gold
Makes: 23 L
Yeast: M44 US West Coast 10g
Hops: Simcoe, Citra and Nelson Sauvin
Brewing Sugar Required: 1 kg Dextrose/Brew Enhancer or 1.2 kg Pure Malt Enhancer

The taste of delicious orchard apples, light and crisp with a juicy apple bite. Enjoy any time, chilled or on ice.

ABV Approx: 5.2%
Style: Sweet
Colour: Gold
Makes: 23 L
Brewing Sugar Required: 1 kg Dextrose or Cider Enhancer

Crisp and refreshing, the fruity and sweet taste of delicious orchard apples is complemented with tropical hop notes.

ABV Approx: 5.2%
Style: Sweet
Colour: Gold
Makes: 23 L
Brewing Sugar Required: 1 kg Dextrose or Cider Enhancer

A traditional Czech Pilsner with Saaz hops providing a spicy and mild hoppiness. Crisp and dry with a clean lingering bitterness that refreshes the palate.

ABV Approx: 4.5%
Bitterness: 3/5
IBU: 32-36
Colour: Golden
Yeast: M54 Californian Lager
Dry Hops: Saaz 28g
Brewing Sugar Required: 1.2 kg Pure Liquid Malt Extract or 1 kg Dextrose/Brew Enhancer 

A well bodied lager, golden and crisp. Light and malty with hints of vanilla, red fruits and a cleansing subtle bitterness to finish. The Liberty hops offer a mild slightly spicy and floral flavour.

ABV Approx: 4.4%
Bitterness: 2/5
IBU: 18-24
Colour: Pale gold
Makes: 23 L
Yeast: M54 Californian Larger
Brewing Sugar Required: 1 kg Dextrose/Brew Enhancer or 1.2 kg Pure Malt Enhancer

A fresh and punchy Hazy IPA with tropical, citrus and stone fruit notes, balanced with moderate bitterness and a smooth finish. Pours hazy gold with a white head.

The Mangrove Jack's Limited Edition Craft Series beer kits have been developed to tackle the latest and greatest in beer trends, introducing new and exciting styles. Each Limited Edition is meticulously crafted, offering a unique and exciting brewing experience.

The pouch is comprised of two compartments. One side is carefully nitrogen flushed and cold filled with delicious, hopped malt extract which has been specifically selected to match each unique beer style. The other side contains instructions, a carefully selected Craft Series Yeast strain tailored to complement the chosen style, and, depending on the kit, a sachet bursting with aromatic dry hops to infuse the brew with an additional layer of flavour and aroma.

Designed with the modern brewer in mind, these pouches offer a hassle-free brewing process without compromising on taste. With easy-to-follow instructions and pre-measured ingredients, brewers can create with confidence, meaning they enjoy brewing just as much as tasting.

ABV Approx: 6.8% (based on using 1 kg brewing sugar)
Bitterness: 3/5
IBU: 30-38          
Colour: Hazy Gold
Makes: 18 L ( 4.8  US Gal)
Yeast: M66 Hophead Ale Yeast 16 g 
Hops: Citra 25 g, Mosaic 15 g, Simcoe 10 g
Extra Fermentables Required: 1 kg Brewing Sugar / Brew Enhancer, 1.2 kg Pure Malt Extract or 1.4 kg Beer Enhancer 1.

Fruity with dark berry notes and hints of caramel. Goldings offers a muted earthy aroma to this full bodied, rich fruity ale with a subtle toffee finish.

ABV Approx: 4.3%
Bitterness: 2/5
IBU: 18-24
Colour: Rich Copper
Makes: 23 L
Yeast: M15 Empire Ale
Dry Hops: Goldings 20g
Brewing Sugar Required: 1 kg Dextrose/Brew Enhancer or 1.2 kg Pure Malt Enhancer

The Craft Series Irish Stout makes a distinctively dark stout with a creamy tan head, beautiful bitter coffee and chocolate roasted malt notes, balanced by a subtle fruitiness with a lingering dry finish.

ABV Approx: 5%
Bitterness: 3/5
IBU: 30-38
Colour: Black
Makes: 23 L
Yeast: M42 New World Strong Ale 10g 
Dry hops: Goldings 20g
Brewing Sugar Required: 1.2 kg (2.6 lb) Pure Liquid Malt Extract or 1 kg (2.2 lb) Dextrose/Brew Enhancer 

A soft and refreshing drink with a smooth mouthfeel, juicy citrus and tropical fruit aromas, finished with a delicate bitterness.

The Mangrove Jack's Limited Edition Craft Series beer kits have been developed to tackle the latest and greatest in beer trends, introducing new and exciting styles. Each Limited Edition is meticulously crafted, offering a unique and exciting brewing experience.

The pouch is comprised of two compartments. One side is carefully nitrogen flushed and cold filled with delicious, hopped malt extract which has been specifically selected to match each unique beer style. The other side contains instructions, a carefully selected Craft Series Yeast strain tailored to complement the chosen style, and, depending on the kit, a sachet bursting with aromatic dry hops to infuse the brew with an additional layer of flavour and aroma.

ABV Approx: 4.8% 
Bitterness: 3/5 
IBU: 22-28
Makes: 23 L 
Yeast: M44 US West Coast 10g
Dry Hops: Citra 
Brewing Sugar Required: 1.2 kg Pure Malt Enhancer 

Inspired by the commercial popularity of the style and to expand on Mangrove Jack's 'juicy' offerings, Pink Grapefruit IPA and Juicy IPA, this refreshing pale ale is bursting with juicy mango notes, combined with citrus and tropical hop aroma. 

Refreshing and moderately dry on the palate, with a smooth and delicately bitter finish. Pours golden with a fluffy white head.

Yeast: M44 US West Coast
Hops: Citra & Azacca 50g
Bitterness: 3/5
Colour: Golden
ABV Approx: 4.7%
Makes: 23L

Brewing Sugar Required: Pure Liquid Malt Extract: 1.2 kg, or 1kg Beer Enhancer, or Dextrose: 1kg.

A high quality Stainless Steel Fermenter is the centrepiece of the exciting new Craft Series Microbrewery Kit.

It also contains a Golden Lager brewing pouch, including hops for dry hopping and Craft Series yeast to make the perfect craft brew.

This home microbrewery offers a significant step up from traditional homebrew starter kits that are based on plastic fermenters. This plus the superior ingredients included in the kit, makes it the best homebrew kit on the market. Perfect for those new to homebrewing. Guarantees your first brew will impress!

NO ARTIFICIAL FLAVOURS OR PRESERVATIVES

Makes: 23 L of craft beer

MICROBREWERY KIT CONTAINS

• Mangrove Jack's Craft Series Golden Lager Brewing Pouch - including yeast
• Stainless Steel Fermenter with Thermometer – High grade # 304 stainless steel for professional results. (Now with a stainless steel tap)
• Brewer’s Spoon
• Bottle Brush
• Hydrometer
• Carbonation Drops
• Cleaners and Sterilisers
• Bottling Attachment  

A sweet apple base with a refreshing burst of summer berries including delicious raspberries and blackcurrants. Serve over ice.

ABV Approx: 5.6%

Colour: Dark pink

Style: Sweet

Makes: 23 L

Each of our cider varieties has been formulated with only the freshest and best quality fruit which is then pressed and concentrated using our state of the art evaporators, and then cold filled into a pouch. All this effort we go to ensures we preserve the natural flavour of the fruit, giving you cider which is fresh, crisp and especially good on a hot summer's day. If you don't like berries, just remember a cider a day also keeps the doctor away.

1 kg of Dextrose needs to be purchased in addition.

From the juiciest pears comes the best pear cider. This cider has a sweet mellow pear flavour which satisfies any thirst.

ABV Approx: 4.7%

Style: Sweet

Colour: Clear Gold

Makes: 23 L

Each of our cider varieties has been formulated with only the freshest and best quality fruit which is then pressed and concentrated using our state of the art evaporators, and then cold filled into a pouch. All this effort we go to ensures we preserve the natural flavour of the fruit, giving you cider which is fresh, crisp and especially good on a hot summer's day. If you don't like pears, just remember a cider a day also keeps the doctor away.

Inspired by Brew Dog's Elvis Juice Citrus IPA, this contains great citrus hop notes combined with grapefruit aroma to give an abundance of fruit on the nose. Sharp and tangy, the grapefruit complements and enhances the citrus character of the hops, making it refreshing, clean and crisp on the palate.

ABV Approx: 5.7%
Bitterness: 3/5
IBU: 35-45
Colour: Vibrant Gold
Makes: 23 L
Yeast: M44 US West Coast
Dry Hops: Simcoe and Cascade
Brewing Sugar Required: 1 kg Dextrose/Brew Enhancer or 1.2 kg Pure Malt Enhancer

Brew impeccably clean, crisp, dry ciders with confidence. M08 is a low-sulphur-producing strain that lets your bright, fresh fruit character do the talking, with no detectable H₂S.

If you've ever had a cider fall short because of unwanted sulphur notes, M08 was built with exactly that problem in mind. This low-sulphur-producing Craft Series strain ferments with exceptional cleanliness: no detectable H₂S, no interference, leaving your fruit character vivid, fresh, and completely unmasked. The result is a crisp, dry finish that showcases your ingredients exactly as they should be. 

Suitable for brewing all types of cider.

Attenuation: 95–100% | Flocculation: Very High (5/5) | Alcohol Tolerance: 15% ABV 

Sweet apple and strawberry are rounded off by floral and hibiscus notes that are contrasted nicely with subtle hints of oak.

ABV Approx: 5.2%
Style: Sweet
Colour: Dark Pink
Makes: 23 L
Brewing Sugar Required: 1 kg Dextrose

Fresh strawberries coupled with juicy pear. This cider is sweet and fruity, especially good when served chilled on a hot summer's eve.

ABV Approx: 4.7%

Style: Sweet

Colour: Pink

Makes: 23L

Each of our cider varieties has been formulated with only the freshest and best quality fruit which is then pressed and concentrated using our state of the art evaporators, and then cold filled into a pouch. All this effort we go to ensures we preserve the natural flavour of the fruit, giving you cider which is fresh, crisp and especially good on a hot summer's day. If you don't like pears, a cider a day also keeps the doctor away.

1 Kg of Dextrose needs to be purchased in addition.

Sun Chaser is a lager worth taking your time over.

Pale golden and beautifully clear, it delivers clean, inviting aromas, a light malt character with subtle floral notes from the Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops, and a crisp, dry finish. The M24 Versa Lager yeast ferments cleanly across a flexible temperature range, giving you a refined, low-off-flavour result that really lets the style shine.

Elegant and balanced - and a genuinely satisfying kit to brew, whether it's your first lager or your latest.

The Mangrove Jack's Limited Edition Craft Series beer kits have been developed to tackle the latest and greatest in beer trends, introducing new and exciting styles. Each Limited Edition is meticulously crafted, offering a unique and exciting brewing experience.

The pouch is comprised of two compartments. One side is carefully nitrogen flushed and cold filled with delicious, hopped malt extract which has been specifically selected to match each unique beer style. The other side contains instructions, a carefully selected Craft Series Yeast strain tailored to complement the chosen style, and, depending on the kit, a sachet bursting with aromatic dry hops to infuse the brew with an additional layer of flavour and aroma.

Colour: Golden
Bitterness: Gentle (IBU 20-26)
Body: Light, Crisp
Taste & Aroma: Clean, Malt, Floral
ABV: ~5.1%*
Yeast: M24 Versa Lager 10g
Hops: Hallertau Mittelfrüh 10g
Fermentation Sweet Spot: 18-22°C (64-72°F)
OG: 1.043 (±0.002)
FG: <1.007 (Dextrose/Brew Enhancer) or <1.011 (Pure Liquid Malt Extract/Beer Enhancer)

*Based on using 1kg Dextrose

A high ester-producing cider strain imparting wonderful flavour depth, revealing the full fruit potential. Makes exceptionally crisp, flavoursome and refreshing ciders.

Suitable for brewing all types of cider.

Storage Recommendations: Store in the fridge.

Mangrove Jack’s Gold Crown Seals are designed to fit standard crown beer bottles perfectly. Use them with a capping tool to ensure a secure and professional seal for your brews.

An American pale ale with a nod to the founders of craft brewing. This beer has a full malt character with hints of biscuit and a balanced bitterness. Dry hopped with Mosaic and Chinook hops to give it a punchy tropical fruit, yet earthy and grapefruit character.

ABV Approx: 4.4%
Bitterness: 2.5/5
IBU: 25-35
Colour: Burnished Gold
Makes: 23 L
Yeast: M15 Empire Ale
Hops: Mosaic and Chinook
Brewing Sugar Required: 600 g Dextrose/Brew Enhancer or 700 g Pure Malt Enhancer

A high ester-producing strain conferring fresh, floral esters, especially when fermented cool. This yeast has high alcohol tolerance and ferments well over a wide temperature range.

Suitable for all styles of mead.

Attenuation: Very High

Flocculation: High

Usage Directions: Sprinkle directly on up to 23 L (6 US Gal) of wort. For best results, ferment at 15-30 degrees C (59-86 degrees F).

Storage Recommendations: Store in the fridge.

Light and fizzy combining both sweet and sour flavours. The sweet peach lifts the tangy passion fruit, making a very refreshing summer cider.

ABV Approx: 4.8%
Style: Sweet
Colour: Warm Amber
Makes: 23 L

Each of our cider varieties has been formulated with only the freshest and best quality fruit which is then pressed and concentrated using our state of the art evaporators, and then cold filled into a pouch. All this effort we go to ensures we preserve the natural flavour of the fruit, giving you cider which is fresh, crisp and especially good on a hot summer's day.

1 kg of Dextrose needs to be purchased in addition.

Notes of ripe, juicy peach complement a light malt backbone to make this a refreshing, aromatic beer. A slight acidity cuts through the subtle malt sweetness, giving this delicate pilsner a clean, crisp finish. Pours golden with a white head.

The Mangrove Jack's Limited Edition Craft Series beer kits have been developed to tackle the latest and greatest in beer trends, introducing new and exciting styles. Each Limited Edition is meticulously crafted, offering a unique and exciting brewing experience.

The pouch contains two compartments. One side is carefully nitrogen flushed and cold filled with delicious, hopped malt extract which has been specifically selected to match each unique beer style. The other side contains instructions, a carefully selected Craft Series Yeast strain tailored to complement the chosen style, and, depending on the kit, a sachet bursting with aromatic dry hops to infuse the brew with an additional layer of flavour and aroma.

Designed with the modern brewer in mind, these pouches offer a hassle-free brewing process without compromising on taste. With easy-to-follow instructions and pre-measured ingredients, brewers can create with confidence, meaning they enjoy brewing just as much as tasting.

ABV Approx: 4.5% (Based on use with 1kg brewing sugar)

Approx FG: 1.006 FG (Brewing Sugar/Brew Enhancer), 1.011 (1.2 kg Pure Malt Extract or Beer Enhancer 1).

Colour: Golden

Bitterness Rating: 2/5

Bitterness: IBU 15-21

Makes: 23L (6.07 US Gal)

Yeast: Mangrove Jack's M24 Versa Lager Yeast 10 g

Extra Fermentables Required:

• 1kg (2.2lb) brewing sugar/brew enhancer or
• 1.2 kg Mangrove Jack's Pure Liquid Malt Extract

Ingredients: Liquid malt extract [malt extract (barley), peach juice concentrate (4.5 %), flavouring, acid (citric acid), water, hop extract], dried yeast [yeast, emulsifier (sorbitan monostearate)].

For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold.

Net weight: 2 kg

Bold aroma and flavour of fresh, juicy raspberries with a brilliant sharp lime finish. Wonderfully thirst quenching and moreish.

ABV Approx: 5.2%
Style: Sweet
Colour: Deep Reddish Purple
Makes: 23 L

Each of our cider varieties has been formulated with only the freshest and best quality fruit which is then pressed and concentrated using our state of the art evaporators, and then cold filled into a pouch. All this effort we go to ensures we preserve the natural flavour of the fruit, giving you cider which is fresh, crisp and especially good on a hot summer's day.

1 kg of Dextrose needs to be purchased in addition.

Exploding with the taste of fresh raspberries with a subtle hint of sweet tropical mango.

ABV Aprrox: 4.8%
Style: Sweet
Colour: Pale Pink
Makes: 23 L

Each of our cider varieties has been formulated with only the freshest and best quality fruit which is then pressed and concentrated using our state of the art evaporators, and then cold filled into a pouch. All this effort we go to ensures we preserve the natural flavour of the fruit, giving you cider which is fresh, crisp and especially good on a hot summer's day.

1 kg of Dextrose needs to be purchased in addition.

Smooth malt body with complex fruit flavours and pleasant hop balance, finished with a dry satisfying bitterness.

The Mangrove Jack's Limited Edition Craft Series beer kits have been developed to tackle the latest and greatest in beer trends, introducing new and exciting styles. Each Limited Edition is meticulously crafted, offering a unique and exciting brewing experience.

The pouch is comprised of two compartments. One side is carefully nitrogen flushed and cold filled with delicious, hopped malt extract which has been specifically selected to match each unique beer style. The other side contains instructions, a carefully selected Craft Series Yeast strain tailored to complement the chosen style, and, depending on the kit, a sachet bursting with aromatic dry hops to infuse the brew with an additional layer of flavour and aroma.

ABV: Approx: 5.3%
Yeast: M36 Liberty Bell Ale 10g
Hops: 25 g Mosaic, 15 g Citra, 10 g Nelson Sauvin
Bitterness: 4/5
IBU: 40-45
Colour: Dark Amber
Brewing Sugar Required:1 kg Dextrose/Brew Enhancer or 1.2 kg Pure
Malt Enhancer
Makes: 23 L