Mangrove Jacks Black Forest Beer Kit – 18 Litres

A rich, full-bodied stout with a distinctive black cherry zing, layered with dark chocolate, roasted malt, and subtle hop bitterness.

 

The pouch is contains two compartments. One side is carefully nitrogen flushed and cold filled with delicious, hopped malt extract which has been specifically selected to match each unique beer style. The other side contains instructions, a carefully selected Craft Series Yeast strain tailored to complement the chosen style, and, depending on the kit, a sachet bursting with aromatic dry hops to infuse the brew with an additional layer of flavour and aroma.

Designed with the modern brewer in mind, these pouches offer a hassle-free brewing process without compromising on taste. With easy-to-follow instructions and pre-measured ingredients, brewers can create with confidence, meaning they enjoy brewing just as much as tasting.

Black Forest Stout Beer Kit Specifications

Approx. ABV: 5.5% (based on using 1.2 kg of Pure Malt Extract)
Bitterness Level: 3/5
IBU: 22-28
Colour/EBC: Black
Yield: 18 L (4.8 US Gal)
Hops: Bramling Cross 20g
Yeast: M15 Empire Ale Yeast 20 g
Ingredients: “Liquid malt extract [malt extract (barley), cherry juice concentrate, natural flavourings, acid (citric acid), hop extract], dried hops, dried yeast [yeast, emulsifier (sorbitan monostearate)].
Allergens: Gluten (barley)
Weight: 2.5 kg (5.5 lb)

Equipment Needed You will require basic brewing equipment to make this Black Forest beer kit
Here is a simple starter kit Starter Kit With Barrel to allow you to make the beer if you have not already got brewing equipment
Below is a list of the essential equipment needed to make a beer kit
Fermenting Bin 25 litres + – To ferment the beer in
Pressure Barrel or Pet Bottles, 2 packs enough for 5 gallons of beer – To Store and condition the beer ready for drinking
Syphon Equipment – To aid moving the beer from the fermenter to the barrel or bottles
Hydrometer – To Measure the gravity of the beer when it starts and finishes
LCD Thermometer – Sticks on the fermenting bin to help you get the right brewing temperature 16oC – 24oC is best for beer
Steriliser – Not equipment but is essential part to keep all equipment clean and sterilised when used
Water – Beer is made from 95% water. Tap water will be fine, filtered is better to remove the chlorine will help give you the best result.