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ATF Ambre Biére de Garde

$48.90

Post Boil Batch Size

Quantity

25 in stock

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.

The Details

Target Original Gravity

1.071

Target Final Gravity

1.011

Target ABV

8%

Target Colour (SRM)

15.8

Target IBU’s

25

Grain (milled or unmilled)

Pilsner
Redback
Supernova
Shepherds Delight
Sour Grapes (if required)

Hops

Moutere
Saaz

Yeast Recommendation

Yeast

Pkts

Mangrove Jack’s Belgian Ale

24L Batch

2

48L Batch

4

SafAle BE256

24L Batch

2

48L Batch

4

Unless specified in the description, this all-grain kit includes the following:

a detailed recipe and instructions
the complete grain bill (milled or unmilled)
all hop additions
brewing salts are included when a water source is selected or a water analysis is provided
kettle finings and yeast nutrient.

Any additional ingredients required are stated in the description

If using Froth yeast please read the Froth FAQ.

ATF All Grain Kits are made to order. Please allow some extra time for orders to be dispatched.

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ATF All Grain Brewery Kits

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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Paraparaumu
Wellington

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