Black Rock Classic Porter

The Black Rock Classic Porter is a dark malty style brew. Brewed with four specialty malts Black Rock Classic Porter is a complex, full flavoured dark beer.

Bittering Hops: Green Bullet, Pacific Gem
Approx ABV: 4.5% using 1kg Brew Blend
Makes 23 litres

Black Rock Crafted BIB Pale Ale

Black Rock Crafted Pale Ale is a moderately bittered, refreshing straw coloured ale. Supplemented with enhancing malts and wheat to produce a beautifully balanced beer. Best when dry hopped with your favourite aromatic varieties.

Change the brew volume to alter your ABV and IBU (approx. values below):

18L – ABV 6.8%. IBU 38
20L – ABV 6.1%, IBU 35
23L – ABV 5.3%, IBU 30
25L – ABV 4.9%, IBU 28

We highly recommend using dry hopping practices during fermentation on this kit to get crafty hop aroma and flavour. It is recommended to dry hop after 5-7days, depending on fermentation.

Suggested hop additions:

Australian Pale Ale: Use Galaxy and/or Cascade
New Zealand Pale Ale: Use Nelson Sauvin and/or Nectaron, Riwaka
American Pale Ale: Use Citra and/or Centennial, El Dorado, Idaho 7

Download the fact sheet here: BIB Pale Ale

Black Rock Crafted BIB Hazy

Black Rock Crafted Hazy is a moderately bittered, refreshing juicy ale. Supplemented with enhancing malts, oats, and wheat to produce a beautifully balanced beer.

Change the brew volume to alter your ABV and IBU (approx. values below):

18L – ABV 6.1%. IBU 36
20L – ABV 5.5%, IBU 32
23L – ABV 4.8%, IBU 28
25L – ABV 4.4%, IBU 26

We highly recommend using dry hopping practices during fermentation on this kit to get crafty hop aroma and flavour. It is recommended to dry hop on day 2, to assist with getting a good haze.

Suggested hop additions:

New England Hazy Pale Ale: Use Citra, Mosaic and/or Amarillo for a juicy, tropical fruit aroma
West Coast Hazy Pale Ale: Use Simcoe, Centennial and/or Cascade for a balance blend of pine, citrus and floral notes
Australian Hazy Pale Ale: Use Galaxy, Vic Secret and/or Enigma for intense passionfruit, peach and citrus flavours
New Zealand Hazy Pale Ale: Use Nelson Sauvin, Motueka and/or Riwaka for a unique blend of tropical fruit and lime notes
Tropical Hazy Pale Ale: Use El Dorado, Azacca and/or Sabro for a burst of pineapple, mango and coconut flavours
Citrus Hazy Pale Ale: Use Lemondrop, Mandarina Bavaria and/or Sorachi Ace for a zesty citrus punch

Download the fact sheet here: BIB Hazy

Black Rock Classic Pilsner

Black Rock Classic Pilsner is a blonde coloured, classic European Pilsner with a clean, fresh finish.

IBU: 16
Bittering Hops: Green Bullet, Pacific Gem
Approx ABV: 4.5% using 1kg Brew Blend
Makes 23 litres

Black Rock Classic Mexican Cerveza

Black Rock Mexican Cerveza is a light coloured, Mexican style beer with a balanced, crisp clean finish.

IBU: 16
Bittering Hops: Green Bullet, Pacific Gem
Approx ABV: 4.5% using 1kg Brew Blend
Makes 23 litres

Black Rock Crafted BIB Lager

Black Rock Crafted Lager is gold in appearance with a lacey head, the aroma of light malts is pleasant, and the body has good malt weight. A refreshing lager with good maltiness and moderate bitterness on the finish, quaffable and refreshing.

Change the brew volume to alter your ABV and IBU (approx. values below):

18L – ABV 6.8%. IBU 33
20L – ABV 6.1%, IBU 30
23L – ABV 5.3%, IBU 26
25L – ABV 4.9%, IBU 24

We highly recommend using dry hopping practices during fermentation on this kit to get crafty hop aroma and flavour. It is recommended to dry hop after 5-7days, depending on fermentation.

Suggested hop additions:

American Lager: Use Cluster and/or Liberty for a clean, mild bitterness with subtle floral and citrus notes.
Vienna Lager: Use Perle and/or Saaz for a balance bitterness with a hint of spice and floral character.
Helles Lager: Use Hersbrucker and/or Hallertau for a mild balanced bitterness with a touch of floral and herbal notes.
New Zealand Lager: Use Motueka and/or Wakatu for a refreshing citrus and floral aroma.

Download the fact sheet here: BIB Lager

Black Rock Classic IPA

The Black Rock Classic IPA is brewed with Ale and Lager malts with Caramalt and roasted specialty malts for a rich golden colour. NZ Green Bullet and Pacific Gem hops are added during the boil to provide a moderate-strong bitterness.

IBU: 27
Bittering Hops: Green Bullet, Pacific Gem
Approx ABV: 4.5% using 1kg Brew Blend
Makes 23 litres

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Black Rock Crafted BIB IPA

Black Rock Crafted IPA is a classic IPA with punchy bitterness and biscuity malt character. Predominantly ale malt but with wheat for head retention, toffee, and a small amount of crystal, this will satisfy the IPA lovers taste buds every time.

Change the brew volume to alter your ABV and IBU (approx. values below):

18L – ABV 7.4%. IBU 49
20L – ABV 6.7%, IBU 44
23L – ABV 5.8%, IBU 38
25L – ABV 5.3%, IBU 35

We highly recommend using dry hopping practices during fermentation on this kit to get crafty hop aroma and flavour. It is recommended to dry hop after 5-7days, depending on fermentation.

Suggested hop additions:

West Coast Pale Ale: Use Citra and/or Cascade, Centennial, Mosaic, Simcoe, El Dorado, Amarillo, Idaho 7
Australian Pale Ale: Use Galaxy and/or Cascade
New Zealand Pale Ale: Use Nelson Sauvin and/or Riwaka, Nectaron, Taiheke

Download the fact sheet here: BIB IPA

Black Rock Classic XPA

The Black Rock Classic XPA is a light-coloured ale. It’s not as heavy, biscuity, and bitter as its big brother the Classic IPA, and is much more sessionable, clean, and crisp.