The vrai (“true” in French) Brettanomyces bruxellensis Trois. This infamous strain should be used for primary fermentations due to its ability to highly attenuate. It has a robust, complex sour character with aromas of pear.

A classic strain used for secondary fermentation in Belgian-style beers such as lambics. It creates a medium-intensity, earth-forward character in finished beer. A historic brewery in Belgium uses this yeast in secondary fermentation and bottling to produce the signature flavor of its beer. Brettanomyces bruxellensis yeast allows for the development of its signature "barnyard" flavor, a favorite of many home and professional brewers alike.

Juniper berries give off fresh, woodsy notes with a subtle fruity citrus flavour and hint of spice. A principle ingredient in gin recipes, they can also be used in beer recipes to impart their flavours and aromas.

Coriander seeds are commonly used in distilling gin as part of a botanical mix with juniper, citrus and sometimes liquorice. It can also be used as part of a beer recipe, namely Belgian wits, saisons and goses in which the coriander seed imparts sharp citrus flavours.

PLEASE NOTE: These have a BBD of December 2024 and have therefore been reduced in price. 

This recipe was not specifically designed to be consistent with the BJCP style guides, but we believe it is similar to 11C - Strong Bitter.

Some days are harder than others. You might not have bullet holes in your bomber after trying to take out a Nazi dam, since, you know, the war is over. Still, you maybe had the modern equivalent to that for suburban Dads. This beer is for those days. It's Extra Special. We believe it's one of the tastiest ESB's we've come across in a long while.

Maris Otter base with just the right amount of specialty malts, Target & Golding Hops for that English flavour, fermented with a dry English strain.

Brew it, do yourself a favour.

Target ABV: 5.8%

Our kits are fresh! We assemble the ingredients after you place your order. The grain bill will be milled, unless you tell us in your order comments that you prefer it not to be.

This recipe has been designed to use acid malt to reach the target mash pH. If you wish to use the recommended mineral additions to achieve the intended flavour profile, these are to be added to the boil only. This kit does not include the minerals, but these can be purchased separately.

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The Black Rock brewers have developed a premium all-in-one solution to make brew day quicker and easier than ever before.

NO more heating! Pour straight from the bag. NO more sugar, dextrose, dried malt extract (DME) or second can! Everything you need is in the bag.

Style specific yeast included from Fermentis.

The only addition needed is fresh pellet hops for dry hopping (if preferred).

This recipe has been designed to be consistent with the 2021 BJCP Style guide 19A - American Amber Ale.

Firefly is an American Amber Ale recipe designed for The League of Brewers by Jamie McQuillan of Cell Division Brewery.

American Amber Ales are a modern style originating from the early 1980’s, and their advent offered a welcome variation from regular American Pale Ales. The style is open to a range of interpretations, with the balance ranging from a focus on the caramel malts with gentle hopping, through to more assertively hopped and bitter versions verging on the Red IPA territory. This recipe sits comfortably somewhere in the middle of this spectrum.

The malty notes of caramel and toasted bread support a firm bitterness along with moderate levels of those classic American piney, resinous and citrusy hops. Pouring with a lovely amber hue, bright clarity and lasting off white head, it’s perfect for when you feel like a refreshingly hoppy beer with a little more to chew on.

The Black Rock brewers have developed a premium all-in-one solution to make brew day quicker and easier than ever before.

NO more heating! Pour straight from the bag. NO more sugar, dextrose, dried malt extract (DME) or second can! Everything you need is in the bag.

Style specific yeast included from Fermentis.

The only addition needed is fresh pellet hops for dry hopping (if preferred).

The Black Rock brewers have developed a premium all-in-one solution to make brew day quicker and easier than ever before.

NO more heating! Pour straight from the bag. NO more sugar, dextrose, dried malt extract (DME) or second can! Everything you need is in the bag.

Style specific yeast included from Fermentis.

The only addition needed is fresh pellet hops for dry hopping (if preferred).