Black Rock Brown Ale

Black Rock Classic Brown Ale is a smooth, malt-forward beer with deep brown colour, subtle chocolate notes and moderate Green Bullet hop bitterness. Its current malt bill combines Pilsner malt with Gladfield Chocolate and Aurora malts.

Typical result

• Makes approximately 23L
• About 25 IBU
• About 12 SRM
• Approximately 4.5% ABV when brewed with 1.7kg Black Rock Amber unhopped malt extract
• Yeast supplied under the lid

What to use with this kit

The supplier’s preferred pairing is 1.7kg Black Rock Amber unhopped malt extract. If that is unavailable, Mangrove Jack’s Amber Liquid Malt Extract is a compatible 1.5kg alternative, although the slightly smaller quantity may reduce the final strength. Another Black Rock Brown Ale can may be used for a more intense malt and bitterness profile.

Other Black Rock dark beer styles

• Black Rock Crafted Oatmeal Stout – a rich, silky two-can oatmeal-stout option.
• Black Rock Stout – a classic roasted stout with balanced bitterness.
• Black Rock Porter – an English-style porter with coffee, cocoa and caramel malt character.

Brown ale, porter and stout recipes use different malt additions, bitterness and can combinations. Confirm whether the selected kit calls for sugar, unhopped malt or a second can before brewing.