British Special Bitter Extract Beer Kit With Steeping Grains

This flavourful, and easy-drinking session ale was originally a gravity-fed draught and the best a brewery had to offer. Our British Special Bitter extract beer kit is crafted from the highest quality extract and steeping grains producing smooth and light malt character. Plus a well-rounded hop schedule contributes mild-moderate bitterness, flavour and aroma. A great brew for beginner extract brewers who enjoy British and American-style bitters and IPA’s and are anxious to integrate steeping grains into their brewing process.

Please note: Yeast is now sold separately. Strain options linked above.

Our British special bitter kit includes:

• Two bottles of golden light liquid malt extract
• A blend of malt steeping grains
• A total of 3 hop additions
• Grain steeping bag (choose option above)
• Priming sugar (choose option above)
• British special bitter recipe document
• Basic extract brewing instructions document

Experience level: Beginner (kit includes steeping grains)
Target batch size: 5.25 gal (20 l) into the fermenter
Target ABV (alcohol by volume): 4.8 %
SRM (beer colour): 11
IBU (international bittering units): 27

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