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American Amber Ales are an amber, hoppy, moderate-strength craft beer with a caramel malty flavour. The balance can vary quite a bit, with some versions being fairly malty and others being aggressively hoppy.

ATF Hop Head Red is a malty hoppy beer with a beautiful red hue. It has a wonderful mix of citrus flavours and aromas (grapefruit, orange, lime) on top of a luscious malty caramel base with hints of dark fruits. With a full mouthfeel and sufficient bitterness to balance the caramel sweetness it is the perfect marriage of malt and hops.

Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Mangrove Jack's Liberty Bell Yeast.

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. 

Panhead Supercharger is an award winning beer that is extremely popular. Panhead describes the beer as follows:

Hops are where it starts for the born-again craft head and Supercharger APA is where Panhead delivers. This is an all-American show with Centennial, Citra and Simcoe overwhelming your nose, kicking you in the taste buds and departing with more bitterness than a Palm Springs divorce. It's a seriously addictive combination.

The ATF Extract Recipe - Supercharger Clone is our recipe to replicate this much loved beer.

This kit includes malt and 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 x 2
• Mangrove Jack's Unhopped Spraymalt 500g
• Gladfield Light Crystal Malt (requires steeping)
  
• Gladfield Toffee Malt  (requires steeping)
• Citra, Simcoe, & Centennial pellet hops - 288g (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
• Grain Bag

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. 

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.

The ATF IPL (India Pale Lager) brings together the clean crispness of a lager with all the hoppy goodness of an IPA.

It has a clean malt base with sufficient body to carry the layers of luscious citrus and tropical fruit flavours ending with a smooth satisfying bitterness. Notes of lemon, mandarin, orange, grapefruit, and passionfruit abound with mango and papaya in the background.

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. 

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

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.

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. 

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. 

American Amber Ales are an amber, hoppy, moderate-strength craft beer with a caramel malty flavour. The balance can vary quite a bit, with some versions being fairly malty and others being aggressively hoppy.

ATF Hop Head Red is a malty hoppy beer with a beautiful red hue. It has a wonderful mix of citrus flavours and aromas (grapefruit, orange, lime) on top of a luscious malty caramel base with hints of dark fruits. With a full mouthfeel and sufficient bitterness to balance the caramel sweetness it is the perfect marriage of malt and hops.

Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Mangrove Jack's Liberty Bell 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.

Irish Stouts are a black beer with a pronounced roasted flavour, often similar to coffee. The balance can range from fairly even to quite bitter, with the more balanced versions having a little malty sweetness and the bitter versions being quite dry.

The ATF Extract Recipe - Irish Stout has an great aroma of roasted coffee with hints of delicate floral notes from the East Kent Goldings hops.. With a light body, low ABV, and dry moderate bitter finish, this beer is very very drinkable all year round.

This kit includes malt and hops that require steeping.

Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Lallemand Nottingham yeast or Mangrove jack's New World Strong yeast.

The Details

Kit Includes

• Muntons Maris Otter Light Extract
• Brick Road Hopped Dark Malt
• Gladfield Roasted Barley
• East Kent Goldings

Additional Equipment Needed

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

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. 

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.

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.

Brew a vibrant, modern Hazy IPA showcasing the bright citrus and tropical character of Krush hops. A beer bursting with juicy citrus and tropical fruit aromas, balanced by a satisfyingly soft, smooth mouthfeel that defines the style.

To elevate the beer we recommend using WHC Mango Madness yeast to enhance the beer's inherent juiciness while adding distinct layers of ripe mango flavour and aroma. This yeast perfectly complements the Krush hops, creating a cohesive profile where citrus, pineapple, and passionfruit mingle beautifully with tropical mango notes. 
Mango Madness yeast is an innovative and cutting-edge strain selected to revolutionise the brewing process with its unique aromatic profile, thermotolerant properties, and ability to accelerate fermentation. By using Mango Madness yeast, you can achieve faster turnarounds without compromising on the quality and flavour profiles of your hop forward beers.

We recommend fermenting the ATF Tropical Krush with Mango Madness at 35℃ for 3 - 5 days before cooling the beer to 16℃ before adding the second dry hop. When cooling the beer care should be taken to avoid oxidising the beer. Please refer to the ATF Dry Hopping Techniques and How to minimise Oxidation article for some options. 
If you are unable to control the fermentation temperature and/or are unable to seal the fermenter to avoid oxidation, 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.

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.

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.

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.

The ATF Vienna Lager is a reddish amber coloured malt forward beer that showcases Vienna malt’s toasty character. It has a full malt flavour with a mild sweetness and dry finish. There is sufficient bitterness to balance the beers malty character and a low amount of earthy grassy noble hop aroma.

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.