Pale Ales

  1. The League "Zeitgeister" Kolsch All Grain Kit 23l
    $55.50

    The League "Zeitgeister" Kolsch All Grain Kit 23l

    1 Review(s)

    This recipe was not specifically designed to be consistent with the BJCP style guides, but we believe it is similar to 05B - Kölsch.

    Kölsch (or Kolsh or Kolsch for people afraid of dots above the o) is a traditional German blonde Ale from Cologne. It's so easy to drink that waiters in Cologne put a line on the edge of your coaster to keep up the count when serving you fresh one, and it's not unheard of to make those lines go full circle. To be fair, Kölsch is traditionally served in 0.2l glasses to drink it always fresh.

    The malt bill is as simple as they come: Weyermann Cologne malt (and some acid malt for pH).

    This kit comes with 2 packs of the new Kolsh dry yeast by Lallemand.

    Our kits are fresh! We assemble the ingredients after you place your order. The grain bill will be milled, unless you tell us in your order comments that you prefer it not to be.

    This recipe has been designed to use acid malt to reach the target mash pH. If you wish to use the recommended mineral additions to achieve the intended flavour profile, these are to be added to the boil only. This kit does not include the minerals, but these can be purchased separately.


    Download the recipe by clicking here.

    Download the BeerXML for direct import into your brewing software here.

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  2. The League "Resurgence" - American Pale Ale All Grain Kit 23l
    $64.50

    The League "Resurgence" - American Pale Ale All Grain Kit 23l

    This recipe was not specifically designed to be consistent with the BJCP style guides, but we believe it is similar to 18B - American Pale Ale.

    With so many hazy beers out there, we miss having a range of simple tasty pale ales to choose from. We'd like to introduce to you "Resurgence". 

    New Zealand malts, Riwaka hops playing nicely with US Cascade. Sounds like something you might like to have on tap!

    Target ABV: 5.8%

    Our kits are fresh! We assemble the ingredients after you place your order. The grain bill will be milled, unless you tell us in your order comments that you prefer it not to be.

    Click here to download the recipe.

    Click here to download the BeerXML file (to directly import into your favorite brewing software)

  3. The League "Mannekin Pis" - Belgian Blond All Grain Kit 23l
    $67.00

    The League "Mannekin Pis" - Belgian Blond All Grain Kit 23l

    This recipe was not specifically designed to be consistent with the BJCP style guides, but we believe it is similar to 25A - Belgian Blond Ale.

    Belgian style beers feel very hard to find these days. If you're like us and enjoy the fantastic unique flavours a Belgian yeast can produce, you really start to miss one in the sea of hazy's out there. Brew one yourself!

    This Belgian Golden Ale will remind you of a Leffe Blond - bubblegummy with a hint of spice on the nose, sweet malt but dry enough on the finish to make you take the next sip. 

    We've created the recipe so you can decide if and how much sugar you want to add. It's more authentic if you add the suggested amount of sugar to the boil - or you can lower the ABV by leaving it out - up to you!

    Target ABV: 6.2% - 6.9% 

    Our kits are fresh! We assemble the ingredients after you place your order. The grain bill will be milled, unless you tell us in your order comments that you prefer it not to be.

    This recipe has been designed to use acid malt to reach the target mash pH. If you wish to use the recommended mineral additions to achieve the intended flavour profile, these are to be added to the boil only. This kit does not include the minerals, but these can be purchased separately.


    Click here to download the recipe.

    Click here to download the BeerXML file (to directly import into your favorite brewing software)

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  4. The League "Cry Wolf" - XPA All Grain Kit 23l
    $69.70

    The League "Cry Wolf" - XPA All Grain Kit 23l

    This recipe was not specifically designed to be consistent with the BJCP style guides, but we believe it is similar to 18B - American Pale Ale.

    Combining the best of European and NZ malts to form a beautiful pale golden color and support a high dosage of US hops, this XPA is designed to give you a big hop-hit in a sessionable beer. Columbus, Amarillo and Simcoe feature prominently. Fermented with California Lager M54 for a clean profile.

    Target ABV: 5%

    Our kits are fresh! We assemble the ingredients after you place your order. The grain bill will be milled, unless you tell us in your order comments that you prefer it not to be.

    This recipe has been designed to use acid malt to reach the target mash pH. If you wish to use the recommended mineral additions to achieve the intended flavour profile, these are to be added to the boil only. This kit does not include the minerals, but these can be purchased separately.


    Click here to download the recipe.

    Click here to download the BeerXML file (to directly import into your favorite brewing software)

  5. The League "Vortex" - XPA All Grain Kit 23l
    $67.00

    The League "Vortex" - XPA All Grain Kit 23l

    This recipe was not specifically designed to be consistent with the BJCP style guides, but we believe it is similar to 18B - American Pale Ale.

    A whirlpool addition with a dangerous amount of hops (Citra, Nelson Sauvin, Mosaic & Cascade) supported by a light malt base will pull you into your glass smelling the citrusy goodness.

    Our kits are fresh! We assemble the ingredients after you place your order. The grain bill will be milled, unless you tell us in your order comments that you prefer it not to be.

    This recipe has been designed to use acid malt to reach the target mash pH. If you wish to use the recommended mineral additions to achieve the intended flavour profile, these are to be added to the boil only. This kit does not include the minerals, but these can be purchased separately.


    Recipe pdf

    BeerXML File (import into any brewing software i.e. Grainfather app, Beersmith or Brewfather)

  6. The League "Sun Daze" - British Blonde Ale All Grain Kit 23l
    $65.00

    The League "Sun Daze" - British Blonde Ale All Grain Kit 23l

    This recipe was not specifically designed to be consistent with the BJCP style guides, but we believe it is similar to 12A - British Golden Ale.

    A great summer beer, super refreshing. A combination of English & New Zealand malts and English & American Hops fermented with an English Yeast. When you need a beer after mowing your lawn, this is it. Created by Nelson brewer Paul Dunlop.

    ABV: 5.2%

    Our kits are fresh! We assemble the ingredients after you place your order. The grain bill will be milled, unless you tell us in your order comments that you prefer it not to be.

    This recipe has been designed to use acid malt to reach the target mash pH. If you wish to use the recommended mineral additions to achieve the intended flavour profile, these are to be added to the boil only. This kit does not include the minerals, but these can be purchased separately.


    Download the recipe here

    BeerXML File (import into any brewing software i.e. Beersmith or Brewfather)

  7. The League "Caught in a Whirl" - NZ Pale Ale Recipe Kit (All Grain)
    $78.00

    The League "Caught in a Whirl" - NZ Pale Ale Recipe Kit (All Grain)

    1 Review(s)

    The NZ Pale Ale is a style that does not currently feature in the BJCP Style guide, but if it did, we think this recipe would hit all the right notes. The Brewers Association (USA) have recently added the NZ Pale to their style guide, and in essence it is kiwi version of an American Pale Ale, celebrating kiwi rather than American hops.

    Developed by Jamie McQuillan from Cell Division, this recipe is loosely based on award winning home brew APA recipe. It utilises a 100% NZ malt bill from the Canterbury Plains, providing a pale amber colour and just enough malt backbone to carry the punchy hops and firm bitterness. It finishes relatively dry and yet has enough body and a light perception of sweetness to keep you reaching for more. Expect classic kiwi hop notes rather than the tropical notes of some of our more recent hop varieties. Citrus, stone fruit and diesel undertones are rounded out with a generous dose of gooseberry flavour and aroma that only Nelson Sauvin hops can bring.

    Get ahead of the pack with this delicious version of a newly recognised style and pay homage to our hop growing history at the same time. Cheers!

  8. The League "SMASHadelic" - SMASH IPA Recipe Kit (All Grain) The League
    $78.00

    The League "SMASHadelic" - SMASH IPA Recipe Kit (All Grain)

    This recipe has been designed to be consistent with the 2021 BJCP Style guide 21A - American IPA.

    SMASHadelic is a Single Malt And Single Hop IPA recipe designed for The League of Brewers by Jamie McQuillan of Cell Division Brewery.

    SMASH IPAs are an ideal way to get to know the character of a hop, so we thought what better way to celebrate the recent release of New Zealand Hops’ exciting new variety Superdelic™. This recipe allows the hop’s unique oil character to shine by incorporating just enough supporting malt character from Maris Otter, with a clean crisp fermentation profile.

    Coming in at 6.6% abv, this recipe provides the perfect backdrop for experiencing the range of flavours and aromas of red fruit, candy, citrus and tropical fruit, characteristic of this new hop. So go on, grab yourself a kit and smash it out of the park.

    ABV: 6.6%

  9. The League "Greenbacker" Pale Ale - All Grain Kit The League
    $71.50

    The League "Greenbacker" Pale Ale - All Grain Kit

    This recipe was not specifically designed to be consistent with the BJCP style guides, but we believe it is similar to 18B - American Pale Ale.

    Our first beer we sold at our shop and it flew out the door. We kinda thought it would, since it's damn tasty. Originally brewed with big load of freshly picked Nelson Sauvin, we believe this kit with hop pellets that are available year round will be equally tasty. Give it a try and see if you agree!

    Our kits are fresh! We assemble the ingredients after you place your order. The grain bill will be milled, unless you tell us in your order comments that you prefer it not to be.

    Click here to download the recipe.

    Click here to download the BeerXML file (to directly import into your favorite brewing software)

     

  10. The League "Wild One" - Saison Recipe Kit (All Grain)
    $68.00

    The League "Wild One" - Saison Recipe Kit (All Grain)

    This recipe was designed to broadly fit within the 2021 BJCP Style guide 25B: Saison.

    Wild One was created for The League of Brewers by Jamie McQuillan of Cell Division Brewery to showcase a cool new wild yeast called Wilding. Isolated by Froth Technologies and hailing from the Rangit?kei District, Wilding throws fruity notes of banana, pear and apple esters, with spicy phenolic notes and a crisp, bone dry finish.

    Saisons/farmhouse ales are hugely variable as a style and this one is designed specifically with the brewing properties of the Wilding yeast in mind. It is built on a base of pilsner malt with some Vienna added for a touch of biscuity character, along with some spicy rye malt for an improved mouth feel/length of finish. Motueka and East Kent Goldings hops bring fruity citrus and earthy and spicy, herbal and floral notes, with just a touch of honey.

    Wild One could be considered the big sister to Jamie’s previous saison recipe, Haymaker Saison. It is equally pale, bright and refreshing but with a little more malt character and an extra flavour punch at ~6.5 % abv helped along by some lovely fermentation character from the Wilding yeast. To find out more about brewing saisons, you might like to read Jamie’s article, For the Love of Saisons, which you can find on The League’s blog. Cheers.