{"product_id":"mangrove-jack-s-craft-series-irish-red-ale","title":"Mangrove Jack's Craft Series Irish Red Ale Beer Kit – Copper Locks","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMangrove Jack's Craft Series Irish Red Ale Beer Kit – Copper Locks (23 Litres)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrew a rich, smooth \u003cstrong\u003eIrish Red Ale\u003c\/strong\u003e at home with Mangrove Jack's Craft Series \u003cstrong\u003eCopper Locks\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellow earthy hop notes balance the malt sweetness, giving you a full-bodied, easy-drinking ale with gentle bitterness. The kit makes approximately \u003cstrong\u003e23 litres (40 UK pints)\u003c\/strong\u003e, at around \u003cstrong\u003e4.3% ABV when brewed with 1kg dextrose\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste \u0026amp; Aroma\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMangrove Jack's Craft Series Irish Red Ale malt extract pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiberty Bell Ale yeast sachet (10g in the current Craft Series specification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoldings hops – 20g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewing instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePackaging 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Else Will You Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional fermentables are required and sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose one of the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/brewing-sugar-1kg\"\u003e1kg Brewing Sugar (Dextrose)\u003c\/a\u003e – used for the manufacturer's stated approximate 4.3% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg Mangrove Jack's Brew Enhancer – an alternative fermentable addition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mangrove-jack-s-light-liquid-malt-extract-12kg\"\u003e1.2kg Mangrove Jack's Pure Liquid Malt Extract (Light)\u003c\/a\u003e – an alternative for a fuller malt character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing Guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare the kit according to the supplied instructions, then make up to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e23 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e. The refreshed Copper Locks formulation recommends fermentation at \u003cstrong\u003e18–23°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. Add the supplied Goldings hops at the stage directed in your pack's instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mangrove Jack's\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Craft Series – Copper Locks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeer style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Irish Red Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 23 litres \/ 40 UK pints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full and smooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste \u0026amp; aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark berries, caramel, toffee and earthy hops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBitterness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle, 18–24 IBU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.3% with 1kg dextrose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liberty Bell Ale yeast (see packaging note above)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goldings, 20g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–23°C (refreshed formulation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.043 (±0.002)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinal gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Below 1.015 with dextrose\/Brew Enhancer, or below 1.018 with Liquid Malt Extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bevie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626104320343,"sku":"432","price":27.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/MJCraftSeriesIrishRedAle.jpg?v=1792243133","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/mangrove-jack-s-craft-series-irish-red-ale","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}