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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.

The ATF TropiLager has a pleasant tropical pineapple aroma with notes of citrus along with a clean crisp malt aroma. The flavour is clean and crisp with a mild, slightly sweet, tropical fruit character leading to a smooth bitterness and drying finish. A very nice summer beer.

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

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. 

English Strong Bitter is often referred to as English Pale Ale or Extra Special Bitters. It is characterised by a firm bitterness (often falling in the range of 30 to 50 IBUs), however it should not overpower the malt. Balance is important and most examples range from balanced to moderately bitter.

It should have a moderate hoppy flavour and aroma, with a complex malt and yeast character. It is common for caramel/crystal malts to be used.

The ATF ESB has a complex malt flavour and aroma consisting of a malty biscuity base with layers of light to dark caramel flavours. In the background are delicate fruity esters provided by the yeast.

The hopping provides a firm bitterness that nicely balances the malt character along with a pleasant resinous, citrusy, herbal flavour and aroma with a spicy undertone. Whilst the hop flavours and aromas are apparent, they do not dominate.

The beer has a full, almost silky mouthfeel, that finishes moderately dry.

Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Mangrove Jack's Liberty Bell Yeast, or you could also try Lallemand Verdant IPA.

Munich Dunkel is a malt oriented German dark lager. It is a rich complex beer with flavours of warm toasty bread crust and rich caramel and toffee. Despite the malt forward flavour, Munich Dunkel has a dry finish and does not come across as overly sweet making it a very sessionable beer.

Traditionally Munich Dunkel would have been made using a decoction mash to encourage the Maillard reactions that help give the beer its rich malty flavours. The ATF Munich Dunkel uses a small amount of Aurora Malt to help provide the maltiness typical of the style.

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. 

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.

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 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.

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 Sunshine Kolsch is a clean, crisp, delicately-balanced beer with a subtle fruit and hop character. Subdued maltiness throughout leads into a pleasantly well-attenuated and refreshing finish. Freshness makes a huge difference with this beer as the delicate character can fade quickly with age.

Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using either 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.

Pine, citrus, and floral undertones on top of a light malt base with layers of light crystal sweetness, beautifully balanced by a resinous bitterness. The ATF Odyssey Pale Ale is an epic journey of taste and aroma.

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 Kapiti Best Bitter is an excellent session beer with plenty of flavour. Earthy, spicy, and floral aromas and flavours with citrus notes sit on top of malty toffee sweetness, balanced by biscuity dryness and a pleasing bitterness with the quintessential underlying fruitiness typical of an English Ale.

Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Fermentis Safale S-04, or you could also try Mangrove Jack's Liberty Bell or Lallemand Verdant IPA.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Te Aro Brewing Dragon APA is described as having a slightly sweet aroma with citrus and herbal pine flavours from Mosaic and Falconer’s Flight hops.

The use of Gladfield’s American Ale, Wheat and Medium Crystal malts provide an excellent base for a medium bodied and quaffable APA.

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.

Whilst the light blonde hue may hint at a lightly flavoured beer, ATF Riwaka Blonde is anything but lacking in flavour. Bursting with passionfruit and citrus on top of a sweet malt base with a hint of toasty biscuit and a slightly creamy texture that finishes dry, the ATF Riwaka Blonde is a distinctive beer that will soon become a favourite.

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.

Are you ready to be sucked into the infinite darkness and gravity that is the ATF Singularity Stout. A big bittersweet beer with a rich smoothness, layers of deep roast flavours (coffee and cacao) and a pleasing firm bitter dry finish.

Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Lallemand Nottingham High Performance Ale Yeast or Mangrove Jack's New World Strong Ale.

The ATF South Pacific IPA’s aroma is bright and lifted, offering distinct notes of tangelo, fresh lime zest, ripe apricot and peach, underscored by a subtle hint of pine and a gentle resinous depth. A clean malt character provides a light foundation, carrying just a whisper of golden sweetness that supports the hops without competing for attention.

On the palate, the beer is smooth and medium-bodied, leading into a wave of stone fruit and citrus. A firm, assertive bitterness (58 IBU) arrives on the finish, drying the palate and leaving a crisp, refreshing impression of grapefruit pith and resinous pine.

Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Lallemand Nottingham High Performance Ale Yeast, or Froth Buddy (Assumed Origin: Sierra Nevada), or Lallemand's BRY-97 West Coast Ale Yeast. You could also try Safale US-05,  or Mangrove Jack's West Coast Yeast.

American IPA’s are decidedly hoppy and bitter, showcasing modern American or New World hop varieties. The balance is hop forward, with a clean fermentation profile, dryish finish, and clean supporting malt allowing a creative range of hop character to shine through.

The ATF Rebel IPA delivers a beer with an abundance of orange and grapefruit citrus up front with a pleasant earthy, spicy, piney undertone.

It has a crisp smooth bitterness, balanced by a clean malt character, which leads to a dry finish that will have you reaching for another one.

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.