Balter XPA Style – Extract Recipe Kit

The Balter XPA Style Recipe Kit is designed for home brewers who love a bright, refreshing and hop-forward Australian XPA. Inspired by the popular Balter XPA style, this easy-to-brew extract recipe combines a light malt base with Citra, Centennial and Amarillo hops for plenty of citrus and fruity hop character.

Designed to produce 23 litres at approximately 5% ABV, the recipe combines Morgan’s Master Malt Extra Pale with Extra Light Dry Malt Extract and Brew Enhancer 1. This creates a clean, light-coloured malt base that provides enough body to support the hops without getting in the way of their fresh flavour and aroma.

Citra and Centennial are used in a 20-minute hot steep, adding hop flavour without requiring a full wort boil. Later in fermentation, a generous 100g dry hop of Citra, Centennial and Amarillo builds the fresh citrus and fruit-forward aroma expected from a modern Australian XPA.

The Balter XPA Style Recipe Kit has been developed to make brewing a hop-forward beer accessible without requiring advanced equipment. The hop steep can be prepared in a small brewing pot or directly in a suitable sanitised fermenter using hot water. This makes the recipe an excellent progression from traditional can-and-kilo brewing while keeping the process simple.

The American ale style yeast provides a clean fermentation profile that allows the hop combination to remain at the forefront. Fermentation is recommended at 18–20°C, with the dry hops added around day seven as fermentation begins to slow.

Whether you’re looking to move beyond basic extract kits or simply want a fresh and easy-drinking XPA in the fridge, the Balter XPA Style Recipe Kit delivers a flavour-packed beer with a light malt backbone and plenty of modern hop character.

Flavour Profile

Citrus | Tropical | Fruity | Hoppy | Refreshing | Crisp | Aromatic

Recipe Details

• Batch Size: 23 Litres
• Style: XPA
• Method: Extract
• Expected ABV: Approximately 5%
• Hops: Citra, Centennial & Amarillo
• Yeast: Premium American Ale Yeast
• Pitch Temperature: 18–22°C
• Recommended Fermentation: 18–20°C

Kit Includes

• Morgan’s Master Malt Extra Pale
• Extra Light Dry Malt Extract
• Brew Enhancer 1
• Premium Ale Yeast
• Citra hops
• Centennial hops
• Amarillo hops
• Complete brewing instructions

The combination of a simple extract brewing method and generous hop additions makes the Balter XPA Style Recipe Kit an excellent choice for producing a fresh, aromatic and approachable XPA at home.