Hoppy Days All Grain Recipes

A Session Pale Ale with a bright citrus and melon aroma. Deceptively low abv with just enough supporting malt character.
– 3.7% abv
– 26 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 3/10
– Hop Intensity: 6/10

A light-bodied, dry and refreshing blonde ale. Great for summer, with a rounded tropical fruit aroma…
– 4.9% abv
– 26 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 3/10
– Hop Intensity: 4/10

A clean and crisp lawnmower beer. very easy-drinking with a mild and smooth malt and hop flavour
– 5.2% abv
– 22 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 4/10
– Hop Intensity: 1/10

A crisp and bitter ale showcasing quality Aussie malts. Bready malt backbone with a dry finish
– 4.9% abv
– 31 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 4/10
– Hop Intensity: 2/10

A lightly fruity beer with a firm grainy maltiness. Blends characteristics of an ale and a lager. Refreshing and inoffensive
– 5.2% abv
– 31 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 3/10
– Hop Intensity: 4/10

Sweet fresh orange and peach aroma with supporting malt notes of toffee and biscuit
– 4.8% abv
– 37 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 4/10
– Hop Intensity: 4/10

Clean easy drinking ale with toasty malt & balanced Aussie fruity hops
– 4.2% abv
– 38 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 5/10
– Hop Intensity: 6/10

Fruity and soft with a gentle bitterness, this American Wheat Beer pops with notes of melon, lychee and lemon
– 4.9% abv
– 22 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 2/10
– Hop Intensity: 5/10

A simple base recipe for a fruited sour. Works with a range of fruits for a light and fresh crowd pleaser…

– 4.9% abv
– 11 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 1/10
– Hop Intensity: 1/10

An easy drinking refreshing hazy ale with punchy passionfruit notes…
– 4.6% abv
– 22 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 3/10
– Hop Intensity: 6/10

A classic sessionable Australian ale with a bright fresh citrus character
– 5.2% abv
– 32 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 3/10
– Hop Intensity: 5/10

Golden colour with fresh citrus and pine notes, sweet and biscuity malt and a crisp finish
– 4.6% abv
– 38 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 4/10
– Hop Intensity: 5/10

A punchy XPA oozing notes of sticky pine, resin and zesty mandarin. A great workhorse recipe for brewers craving something seriously hoppy.
– 5.6% abv
– 36 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 3/10
– Hop Intensity: 9/10

The Classic American Pale Ale. A full malt profile with a floral and bright citrus hop aroma
– 5.3% abv
– 42 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 4/10
– Hop Intensity: 4/10

Defined by a balance of pale malted barley and tropical hop aromas, this Pale Ale is light in colour but big in flavour
– 4.8% abv
– 35 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 4/10
– Hop Intensity: 8/10

Let the crisp citrus wash over you with this refreshing XPA. This beer is a classic easy drinking keg filler…
– 4.3% abv
– 28 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 2/10
– Hop Intensity: 5/10

Pale Ales of old, colliding with new world tropical hops. A rich orange hue, crackery malt backbone
– 5.5% abv
– 41 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 6/10
– Hop Intensity: 5/10

A dank double IPA with a huge resinous kiwi hop character
– 8.4% abv
– 84 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 2/10
– Hop Intensity: 9/10

Huge berry and tropical fruit aroma with a balanced clean bitterness. Use to showcase your favourite hop
– 7.7% abv
– 68 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 5/10
– Hop Intensity: 9/10

A classic IPA with a bright orange colour and a huge citrusy nose. Mild bitterness with a hint of resinous pine
– 6.3% abv
– 40 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 4/10
– Hop Intensity: 8/10

Aussie hops come together with all Aussie malts to make a bright and citrus-forward IPA. Firm bitterness with a resinous finish

– 7% abv
– 68 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 3/10
– Hop Intensity: 8/10

Chocolate and caramel notes, big dank and piney hops, firm bitterness and a dry finish
– 7% abv
– 70 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 6/10
– Hop Intensity: 8/10

A rich and complex Red IPA. Biscuit and raisin malt tones blend perfectly with spice and apricot hop aroma
– 6.9% abv
– 55 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 7/10
– Hop Intensity: 6/10

Dry, angry and bitter, this IPA will sting you with citrus and stonefruit notes
– 6.3% abv
– 42 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 5/10
– Hop Intensity: 7/10

A massive Double IPA showcasing an arsenal of hops and huge ABV firepower
– 8.8% abv
– 83 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 6/10
– Hop Intensity: 9/10

An international alliance of heavy-hitting hops combined with a firm toasty malt backbone. Expect pine, resin and big stonefruit hop aroma
– 7.8% abv
– 68 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 5/10
– Hop Intensity: 9/10

Classic West Coast vibes of rich pine and resin paired with gnarly caramelised rye spice
– 7.6% abv
– 58 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 5/10
– Hop Intensity: 9/10

Big lashings of pine, grapefruit and lemon in this crisp White IPA…
– 6.5% abv
– 52 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 3/10
– Hop Intensity: 7/10

A big and hoppy IPA housing raw tropical fruit sniffs and tastes. If you love hops, give it a try!
– 7% abv
– 46 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 4/10
– Hop Intensity: 8/10

A luscious New England IPA with juicy pineapple and tropical fruit notes, and a thick, slightly creamy mouthfeel. Soft bitterness and a hint of spice and apricot
– 7.3% abv
– 44 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 2/10
– Hop Intensity: 10/10

A soft and luscious hazy IPA with a smooth body and big tropical, fresh citrus and mango note
– 7.6% abv
– 56 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 2/10
– Hop Intensity: 10/10

A very hazy, moderately bitter New England IPA with big honeydew melon, papaya, and pineapple notes
– 6.8% abv
– 40 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 4/10
– Hop Intensity: 10/10

Fruity, full, and crushable. This Session NEIPA packs heaps of body and flavour into a small package
– 4.7% abv
– 22 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 1/10
– Hop Intensity: 8/10

An Oat Cream IPA oozing with freshly cut pineapple and apricot. Full bodied, crushable, and endlessly hazy…
– 6.4% abv
– 41 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 2/10
– Hop Intensity: 9/10

A refreshingly smooth Hazy Pale Ale with lashings of soft stonefruit and mandarin…
– 4.6% abv
– 21 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 2/10
– Hop Intensity: 7/10

A light bodied and crisp, golden German lager. Clean and refreshing with a floral hop aroma
– 5.4% abv
– 31 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 5/10
– Hop Intensity: 5/10

Pouring a brilliant pale straw colour, Rice Crispy is as crisp as it gets! Smooth bodied, ultra-quenching, with just a hint of floral hop character…

– 5.3% abv
– 22 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 1/10
– Hop Intensity: 1/10

Crisp well balanced ale with a grainy sweet malt character & subtle esters with a dry finish
– 5.2% abv
– 22 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 3/10
– Hop Intensity: 3/10

A fusion of rich and toasty German malts with spicy, new world American hops. A modern Dark Lager with a deep red hue
– 4.3% abv
– 24 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 7/10
– Hop Intensity: 5/10

A malt-driven dark German lager with a notes of roasted nuts and raisin. A faint chocolate finish makes this an extremely moreish brew
– 5.1% abv
– 23 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 8/10
– Hop Intensity: 2/10

A medium bodied German lager with a rich, creamy texture and a deep and elegant malt profile. Distinctive, toasty, and complex…
– 6% abv
– 23 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 7/10
– Hop Intensity: 2/10

A smooth, grainy sweet traditional German Lager. A refreshing, approachable everyday beer with a restrained bitterness, showcasing the freshest Pilsner malt…
– 5% abv
– 21 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 4/10
– Hop Intensity: 2/10

A zesty pilsner showcasing some of our favourite NZ hops. Very refreshing, with loads of lychee, lime and citrus character
– 4.6% abv
– 39 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 2/10
– Hop Intensity: 7/10

Classic American “C” hops bring pine and grapefruit together with biscuit and toffee malt notes
– 5.2% abv
– 38 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 6/10
– Hop Intensity: 6/10

Rich fruity and bready malts with a brilliant deep amber colour and malty sweet finish
– 4.7% abv
– 38 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 8/10
– Hop Intensity: 3/10

A malty Irish Red Ale with a toasty malt character and a beautiful ruby colour
– 4.3% abv
– 32 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 7/10
– Hop Intensity: 2/10

Big resinous hops play off of spicy rye and rich candied fruit malt tones in this punchy red ale
– 5.6% abv
– 44 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 6/10
– Hop Intensity: 7/10

A refreshing German wheat beer with a fluffy mouthfeel and a distinctive clove-and-banana yeast character
– 4.8% abv
– 13 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 2/10
– Hop Intensity: 2/10

A light and funky saison. Delicate citrus zest and white grape aroma and a dry and complex finish
– 6.2% abv
– 23 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 2/10
– Hop Intensity: 4/10

Pale refreshing beer with a spicy character of orange zest and cracked pepper that finishes dry and complex
– 6.4% abv
– 24 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 4/10
– Hop Intensity: 3/10

Pear and banana esters with spicy notes of citrus peel and anise. Subtle honey aroma and dry finish
– 9.4% abv
– 33 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 3/10
– Hop Intensity: 3/10

A Belgian Wheat Ale with floral and citrusy yeast aromatics and a tart, clean finish
– 4.8% abv
– 15 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 2/10
– Hop Intensity: 2/10

A simple and refreshing sour beer with a bright fresh stonefruit aroma. Try this beer as a crowd pleasing palate-cleanser or use as a base recipe for fruit or dry-hop additions
– 4.2% abv
– 15 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 1/10
– Hop Intensity: 2/10

A strong, super pale, and extremely aromatic strong belgian ale with a floral and zesty aroma
– 8.2% abv
– 26 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 2/10
– Hop Intensity: 6/10

A dark, malt-focused British session ale with a rich chocolate character. Full-bodied and rich despite it’s mild strength
– 3.6% abv
– 13 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 7/10
– Hop Intensity: 2/10

Our take on a classic Dublin stout. Full bodied, mild chocolate and coffee malt character with a smooth and dry finish
– 4.1% abv
– 34 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 6/10
– Hop Intensity: 2/10

A sweet, smooth and rounded brown ale. Full bodied but sessionable
– 4.3% abv
– 23 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 9/10
– Hop Intensity: 2/10

A complex porter with tart cherry and rich sweet chocolate notes. Very aromatic with a gorgeous red hue
– 5.6% abv
– 40 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 6/10
– Hop Intensity: 2/10

A reliable workhouse, Old Codger is a dry Aussie Old ale with a hint of chocolate and caramel 

– 4.6% abv
– 22 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 5/10
– Hop Intensity: 0/10

A dry, strong, and robust stout with a prominent roasted aroma and firm bitterness

– 7% abv
– 64 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 7/10
– Hop Intensity: 5/10

An endlessly complex and rich Foreign Extra Stout with a firm bitterness that gives way to burnt caramel, raisins and espresso…

– 7.5% abv
– 65 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 9/10
– Hop Intensity: 4/10

A full-bodied, smooth, and chocolatey stout with a mild roast coffee and rounded creamy finish
– 5.1% abv
– 35 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 8/10
– Hop Intensity: 4/10

Full body Porter with strong biscuit & caramel notes and an earthy hop aroma
– 5.1% abv
– 33 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 8/10
– Hop Intensity: 1/10

A dark German lager with smooth malt flavours and a dry finish. The profile is rounded chocolate and coffee with a very mild bitterness
– 5.2% abv
– 27 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 5/10
– Hop Intensity: 2/10

Big, Bold & Beautiful, this Russian Imperial Stout is an intense and complex beer with dominant burnt caramel, espresso and bittersweet chocolate notes
– 9% abv
– 83 ibu
– Malt Intensity: 10/10
– Hop Intensity: 6/10