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Riwaka Cryo

Batch: 25-115

Alpha: 12.50%

Beta: 11.00%

If you want to say “New Zealand Hops” in your beer than this variety says it all. The pure weight of the oil character experienced during selection carries right through to the glass. A punchy addition to the new world styles of Pales Ale and  New Zealand Pilsners.

AROMA PROFILE:  GRAPEFRUIT, PASSIONFRUIT, TROPICAL

Riwaka Cryo Info Sheet

Cryo Hops® pellets are the concentrated lupulin of whole-leaf hops containing resins and aromatic oils. It is designed to provide intense hop flavour and aroma, enabling brewers to efficiently dose large quantities of alpha acids and oils without introducing astringent flavours or vegetative material. Cryo Hops® pellets can be utilised anywhere whole-leaf hops and hop pellets are traditionally applied. 

Dosage rate: We recommend a dosage rate of Cryo Hops pellets of 40-50% of T-90 hop pellets by weight.

CHIEF ADVANTAGES

• Nearly twice the resin content of traditional T-90 hop pellets
• Intense contribution of hop flavour and aroma
• Reduced grassy and vegetal characteristics
• Increased yield through reduced brewhouse trub

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

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.

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. 

A tropical fruit platter of mango, pineapple and stone fruits. Made with creamy oats, wheat and tropical hops, this super-juicy milkshake IPA will bring paradise to your lips. So quick and easy to brew with Brick Road - around 40 minutes prep time.

Rich and complex with aromas of deep, inviting roasted dark espresso and rich cocoa, beautifully intertwined with dark caramel sweetness and hints of dried fruit underpinned by a subtle, intriguing earthy spice.

The generous use of rye and oats creates a beautifully velvety smooth and full-bodied mouthfeel with a decadently creamy yet never heavy experience, crowned by a dense, persistent head.

Clean bitterness and the faintest background whispers of soft citrus and floral notes provide just enough structure to frame the immense malt profile without ever stealing the spotlight. An indulgent stout defined by its opulent malt complexity, captivating roast character, and luxurious velvety texture.

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.

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. 

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. 

Pacific Jade™ 2025 Harvest

Batch: 25-233

Alpha: 14.20%

Beta: 7.90%

A soft bittering / dual purpose hop with fresh citrus and complex spice characters

Breeding:

NZ Pacific Jade Brand HORT1524 is a triploid alpha type developed by the cross of the NZ variety "First Choice" (a relative of the Late Cluster) and an Old Line Saazer Male. Released from the New Zealand Hop Research Programme by HortReasearch Centre Riwaka in 2004.

Selection:

Selected on its average alpha of 12-14% with Cohumulone in the region of 24% and an excellent oils profile. The aroma of this hop is described as bold as it delivers a herbal infusion of fresh citrus and crushed black pepper.

Brewing:

Suited for use as a bittering hop with some excellent results also being seen in dual purpose applications, with a soft bitterness attributable to the low cohumulone. The citrus aroma and flavour notes work well to temper malt sweetness in fullish Ales especially as a finishing hop.

'Great versatility in the Brewhouse'

Applications:

Typically to replace less interesting Alpha varieties where a softer bitterness and higher oil profile is desired. NZ Pacific Jade exemplifies current market direction and what is being achieved in the New Zealand Hops breeding programme.

Krush Hops: Unleash Bold Flavour & Aromatic Intensity

Developed by the Hop Breeding Company, Krush combines a high alpha acid content (15–19%) with a lush tropical and stone fruit profile, making it ideal for both bittering and late-stage additions.

Krush stands out for its explosive aroma, bursting with ripe mango, peach, apricot, and a touch of zesty citrus, layered with subtle floral and orange blossom notes.

A resinous depth adds a juicy, velvety mouthfeel to IPAs, Pale Ales, or experimental brews, with lingering tropical intensity.

Perfect for whirlpooling, dry-hopping, or bittering—craft hazy IPAs, crisp lagers, or hop-forward creations with confidence.

AROMA PROFILE: BERRY • CITRUS • STONE FRUIT •TROPICAL • WOODY

The ATF Old School APA is a classic American Pale Ale from days gone by. It has a deep punchy hoppiness with dank, earthy, and herbal tones blended with a floral citrus character on a layered caramel malt base with a dry finish accentuated by a firm smooth 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 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.
• 78g of cacao nibs for the Guten 40 30L batch.
• 105g of cacao nibs for the G40 10amp max batch.
• 103g of cacao nibs for the S40 & G40 15amp max batch.
• 120g of cacao nibs for the G70 48 L batch.
• 158g of cacao nibs for the G70 max batch.

The ATF Tangyshake NEIPA is the best grown-up milkshake you’ve ever had. A pleasant tangy sourness balanced by a creamy milkshake like sweetness and texture and bursting with citrus and tropical fruits (think tangerine, pink grapefruit, melon, papaya) with hints of creamy coconut. The addition of vanilla rounds out the milkshake experience.

In addition to what is included in the kit you will need one vanilla pod and sufficient vodka in which to soak the vanilla pod. You could use 60ml of pure vanilla extract instead, although the flavour may not be as fresh and bright as the vanilla pod soaked in vodka.

The ATF Tangyshake NEIPA's acidity 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.

Philly Sour takes longer than most yeasts to begin and complete fermentation so it is important to pitch the right amount of yeast.

Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Lallemand Wildbrew™ Philly Sour Yeast. 

Please Note: Kettle finings are not provided with this kit as beer clarity is not required for this style of beer.

LalBrew® Verdant IPA was specially selected in collaboration with Verdant Brewing Co. (UK) for its ability to produce a variety of hop-forward and malty beers. Prominent notes of apricot and undertones of tropical fruit and citrus merge seamlessly with hop aromas. With medium-high attenuation, LalBrew® Verdant IPA leaves a soft and balanced malt profile with slightly more body than a typical American IPA yeast strain. This highly versatile strain is well suited for a variety of beer styles including NEIPA, English IPA, American Pale, English Bitter, Sweet Stout and Sours.

Expect a large krausen.

Click here to download the technical data sheet.

Click here for the Lallemand Pitch Rate Calculator to calculate the amount of yeast you need.

American Pale Ales (APA) are a refreshing hoppy beer with sufficient malt base to make the beer balanced and drinkable.

ATF Hoppy Ever After is an American Pale Ale with mango and tropical fruit upfront, complemented by citrus and pine that brings it all together. Built on a light caramel malt base with a dry finish to allow the hops to shine, ATF Hoppy Ever After will have you relaxing happily in your hoppy place.

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.

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.

ATF Sabrodaze will leave you in a tropical hoppy daze. Loaded with Sabro (12.5g/L in the boil & approx. 13.6g/L in the dry hop) it has a wonderful tropical fruit aroma with pineapple to the fore and hints coconut in the background with a soft, almost creamy mouthfeel.

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 Extract Recipe - West Coast APA is a classic West Coast American Pale Ale. Pouring a beautiful copper colour it exhibits a great hoppy aroma with prominent notes of tropical fruit (passionfruit, papaya) and citrus along with notes of berry and pine. 

This kit includes hops that require steeping.

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 Details

Kit Includes

• Brick Road Hopped Light Malt Extract - 1.5kg
• Brick Road Amber DME - 1kg
• Brick Road Light DME - 1kg
• Mosaic 60g  (or Mosaic Cryo 30g) & Simcoe 60g (or Simcoe Cryo 30g) (in two vacuum sealed foil bags; one for steeping & one for dry hopping)

Additional Equipment Needed

• Stainless steel pot large enough to comfortably hold 10 litres.
  
• Stainless steel spoon to stir wort.
• Thermometer

Sub-Base Malt

Big O - Malted oats are a great addition to use instead of a rolled or flaked product. Whole oats are fully modified and kilned to give a rich oat, nutty flavour. Big O -Malted Oats have a few great attributes that make a preferred product for Stouts and Hazy IPAs: They have a large, thick husk which greatly aids in sparging and run-off. They have much more flavour – kilned to enhance the nutty, oaty flavours and bring more to the table than a flaked product. They bring the same silky smoothness to a beer that a rolled oat will. Big O provides a better haze than rolled oats alone in your hazy IPAs. Some brewing notes: The oats and husk will absorb more water so be prepared to increase the amount of your strike water. Mix the oats with the barley during milling to help deliver an even crush.

Rate: Up to 20%

Click here to view the malts typical malt analysis.

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.