Mangrove Jack's Craft Series Irish Red Ale Beer Kit – Copper Locks

Mangrove Jack's Craft Series Irish Red Ale Beer Kit – Copper Locks (23 Litres)

Brew a rich, smooth Irish Red Ale at home with Mangrove Jack's Craft Series Copper Locks. This premium beer-making kit combines pale and dark speciality malts with Goldings hops to create a beautifully copper-coloured ale full of dark berry, caramel and delicate toffee character.

Mellow earthy hop notes balance the malt sweetness, giving you a full-bodied, easy-drinking ale with gentle bitterness. The kit makes approximately 23 litres (40 UK pints), at around 4.3% ABV when brewed with 1kg dextrose.

Taste & Aroma

Expect inviting aromas of dark berries and caramel, followed by a rounded malt flavour, subtle toasted-toffee sweetness and restrained earthy Goldings hop character. A smooth, satisfying finish makes this a great choice for lovers of traditional Irish and British-style ales.

What's Included?

• Mangrove Jack's Craft Series Irish Red Ale malt extract pouch
• Liberty Bell Ale yeast sachet (10g in the current Craft Series specification)
• Goldings hops – 20g
• Brewing instructions

Packaging and yeast labelling may vary during the Craft Series refresh. Earlier Irish Red Ale kits specify M36 Liberty Bell Ale yeast; the manufacturer's refreshed Copper Locks listing specifies M35 Liberty Bell Ale. Check the yeast sachet and instructions supplied with your particular pack. Equipment and additional fermentables are not included.

What Else Will You Need?

Additional fermentables are required and sold separately. Choose one of the following:

• 1kg Brewing Sugar (Dextrose) – used for the manufacturer's stated approximate 4.3% ABV
• 1kg Mangrove Jack's Brew Enhancer – an alternative fermentable addition
• 1.2kg Mangrove Jack's Pure Liquid Malt Extract (Light) – an alternative for a fuller malt character

You'll also need standard beer-making equipment: a fermenter with airlock, cleaner and sanitiser, hydrometer, siphon or bottling tap, and suitable bottles or a keg. Priming sugar or carbonation drops may be needed when bottling.

Brewing Guidance

Prepare the kit according to the supplied instructions, then make up to approximately 23 litres. The refreshed Copper Locks formulation recommends fermentation at 18–23°C. Add the supplied Goldings hops at the stage directed in your pack's instructions.

Use a hydrometer to confirm fermentation is complete and the gravity remains stable over at least 48 hours before bottling or kegging. Follow the supplied instructions for carbonation and conditioning.

At a Glance

• Brand: Mangrove Jack's
• Range: Craft Series – Copper Locks
• Beer style: Irish Red Ale
• Yield: Approximately 23 litres / 40 UK pints
• Colour: Rich copper
• Body: Full and smooth
• Taste & aroma: Dark berries, caramel, toffee and earthy hops
• Bitterness: Gentle, 18–24 IBU
• Approximate ABV: 4.3% with 1kg dextrose
• Yeast: Liberty Bell Ale yeast (see packaging note above)
• Hops: Goldings, 20g
• Fermentation temperature: 18–23°C (refreshed formulation)
• Original gravity: 1.043 (±0.002)
• Final gravity: Below 1.015 with dextrose/Brew Enhancer, or below 1.018 with Liquid Malt Extract