Classic Pale Ale.

Typical specs when brewed as per instructions:

IBU: 16

SRM: 3

Malt: 100% MaltEurop Lager malt.

Hops, (bittering): NZ Hops Green Bullet™

ABV: 4.5% (approx. using 1kg Brewing Sugar)

Black Rock Classic Pale Ale is brewed to deliver a typical easy drinking Australasian Pale Ale flavour with a light colour. NZ Green Bullet hops are added at the boil to provide a moderate bitterness.

This Classic Pale Ale pours a pale golden colour with an SRM of 3, offering a clean and crisp malt profile. The 100% MaltEurop Lager malt provides a light and refreshing body with a subtle sweetness. The bitterness from NZ Hops Green Bullet™ is moderate, contributing to a balanced finish with an IBU of 16. At 4.5% ABV, this Pale Ale is both session able and thirst-quenching, making it perfect for any occasion

Costly, time-consuming all grain processes are not necessary to create quality craft wort at home. Discerning home brewers are always looking to improve their brewing techniques and beer quality. With this in mind, the master brewers at Black Rock have expertly brewed the highest quality fresh wort in a state-of-the-art Krones brewery, using only the finest fresh NZ malt before gently evaporating to 80 brix for your convenience.

For best results, brew Black Rock Classic Pale Ale with Unhopped Light Malt (or a second can of Black Rock Classic Pale Ale to boost bitterness) & an 11.5g sachet of Fermentis Yeast: SafAle™ US-05.

For a craftier option, try 50-200g of dry hop at day 6 of fermentation.

Suggested hop additions:

Australian Pale Ale use Galaxy and/or Cascade.

American Pale Ale (APA) use Citra® and/or Centennial, El Dorado®, Amarillo®, Idaho 7™

New Zealand Pale Ale (NZPA) use NZ Hops Nelson Sauvin™ and/or Nectaron®, Riwaka™, Superdelic™.

English Pale Ale: Use East Kent Goldings and/or Fuggle for a traditional earthy, floral, and slightly spicy character.

Belgian Pale Ale: Use Styrian Goldings and/or Saaz for a mild, herbal, and slightly spicy aroma.

Session Pale Ale: Use Amarillo®, Simcoe®, and/or Cascade for a balanced blend of citrus, floral, and pine notes with lower bitterness.

Tropical Pale Ale: Use Azacca®, El Dorado®, and/or Sabro® for a burst of tropical fruit flavours like pineapple, mango, and coconut.

Citrus Pale Ale: Use Lemondrop™, Mandarina Bavaria, and/or Sorachi Ace for a zesty citrus punch with hints of lemon and orange.

Spicy Pale Ale: Use Saaz, Tettnang, and/or Perle for a subtle spicy and herbal character.