Muntons Gold Old English Bitter Beer Kit
Makes 40 Pints
Ready in 3-4 Weeks
4.5% ABV
2 in stock
Brew 40 pints of rich, full-bodied Old English bitter at home with Muntons Gold. 3kg malt extract, no sugar needed, ~4.5% ABV. Dark amber, Victorian-style ale.
Muntons Gold 40 Pint Beer Kit – Old English Bitter
Brew up to 40 pints of traditional English-style bitter at home with the Muntons Gold Old English Bitter Kit. A rich, full-bodied ale that pays homage to the great ales of Victorian Britain — a delightful balance of malt and hop character. Best enjoyed at cellar temperature (~13°C) to let the full range of flavours emerge.
Beer Characteristics
| Style | Old English Bitter |
| ABV | ~4.5% |
| Colour | Dark Amber |
| Yield | 40 pints (23 litres) |
| Malt Extract | 3kg included |
| Sugar Required | None — no addition needed |
| Ready In | ~2–3 weeks |
Tasting Notes
A rich, dark amber bitter with a full-bodied malt character and well-balanced hop bitterness — a classic Victorian-style ale. For a stronger beer, add up to 500g of light spray malt during brewing.
What's in the Kit
- 3kg high-quality malt extract
- Yeast
- Full step-by-step instructions
Equipment Needed
This kit requires basic homebrewing equipment (not included):
- Fermenter (25L+ capacity with airlock)
- Siphon & tubing
- Hydrometer
- Thermometer
- Cleaner & sanitiser
- Bottles & caps or a pressure barrel
New to homebrewing? Browse our Beer Starter Kits for everything you need to get started.
About Muntons Gold
Muntons is a leading supplier of brewing and distilling malts and malted ingredients to the food & drinks industry worldwide. The Muntons Gold range offers a collection of European-style beers, each balanced to their style and crafted for quality results at home.
Note: This kit contains ingredients only. Homebrewing equipment is required separately.
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