Red IPA Fresh Wort Kit - Keg king
The Red IPA – Keg King Brewing Fresh Wort Kit combines the rich malt character of a red ale with the bold hop profile of an American IPA.
Expect a deep amber to ruby-red beer with caramel malt, light biscuit notes, citrus, pine and floral hop character. The professionally brewed wort is ready to ferment, so there is no need for mashing, sparging or boiling.
For best results, ferment with Fermentis SafAle US-05 or Mangrove Jack’s M44 West Coast Ale Yeast.
Yeast is not included.
$59.00
Available on back-order
The Red IPA – Keg King Brewing Fresh Wort Kit delivers a satisfying combination of rich malt complexity, bold hop flavour and convenient home brewing. Professionally prepared and ready to ferment, this fresh wort kit allows you to produce a full-flavoured craft beer without spending hours mashing, sparging and boiling.
Red IPA brings together two popular beer styles. It combines the caramel malt depth and attractive colour of a red ale with the hop intensity and clean bitterness of an American IPA. As a result, the finished beer offers excellent balance rather than allowing either the malt or hops to dominate.
Pouring deep amber to ruby red, this beer looks impressive in the glass. Caramel malt leads the flavour profile, supported by gentle biscuit and toasted notes. Meanwhile, citrus, pine and floral hop character add brightness and complexity. A clean bitterness carries through to the finish, leaving a lingering hop flavour without hiding the malt backbone.
Beer Style Profile
- Style: Red IPA
- Colour: Deep amber to ruby red
- Flavour: Caramel malt, light biscuit, citrus hops and balanced bitterness
- Aroma: Floral, pine, citrus and gentle malt sweetness
- Body: Medium to full
- Finish: Clean, balanced and hop-forward
- Yeast included: No
Easy All Grain-Style Brewing
One of the main advantages of the Red IPA – Keg King Brewing Fresh Wort Kit is convenience. The wort has already been professionally mashed, boiled and hopped, removing the most time-consuming stages of an all grain brew day.
Simply transfer the wort into a clean and sanitised fermenter, add the recommended amount of water where required, aerate and pitch your selected yeast. You can then focus on maintaining a stable fermentation temperature and packaging the finished beer.
This makes the kit a practical option for beginners who want to move beyond basic extract brewing. It is also ideal for experienced brewers who want excellent beer without committing an entire day to brewing and cleaning.
Recommended Yeast
For the intended clean, hop-focused fermentation profile, use one of the following yeast strains:
Fermentis SafAle US-05
US-05 is a popular American ale yeast that produces a clean and neutral fermentation profile. It allows the caramel malt and hop character to remain clear while providing reliable attenuation.
Mangrove Jack’s M44 West Coast Ale Yeast
M44 is another excellent choice for American-style ales. It produces a crisp, clean finish with low ester character, making it well suited to hop-forward recipes such as Red IPA.
Always follow the pitching rate and fermentation temperature printed on the selected yeast packet.
Brewing Instructions
- Clean and sanitise your fermenter, lid, airlock, tap and all equipment that will contact the wort.
- Pour the complete contents of the fresh wort kit into the sanitised fermenter.
- Add clean water if required, following the volume instructions supplied with the kit.
- Mix thoroughly and aerate the wort before pitching the yeast.
- Confirm that the wort is within the recommended temperature range for your chosen yeast.
- Add Fermentis US-05, Mangrove Jack’s M44 or another suitable American ale yeast.
- Seal the fermenter and maintain a stable fermentation temperature.
- Allow fermentation to continue until the specific gravity remains stable over consecutive days.
- Bottle or keg the finished beer using properly sanitised equipment.
- Carbonate and condition before serving chilled.
Brewer’s Tips
Maintain a steady fermentation temperature to encourage a clean flavour profile. Large temperature changes can introduce unwanted yeast character and reduce the balance between malt and hops.
Cold conditioning the beer after fermentation can also improve clarity, smooth the bitterness and produce a more refined finish. When kegging, minimise oxygen exposure during transfer to protect the fresh hop aroma.
Serve the finished beer chilled in a pint glass or IPA glass. Its bold malt and hop profile pairs especially well with burgers, barbecue meats, spicy dishes, smoked foods, pizza and strong cheeses.
Why Choose This Fresh Wort Kit?
- Professionally brewed fresh wort
- Rich caramel malt backbone
- Bold American-style hop character
- No mashing, sparging or boiling required
- Suitable for beginner and experienced brewers
- Ideal for bottling or kegging
- Saves time without sacrificing flavour
- Produces authentic craft beer character at home
The Red IPA – Keg King Brewing Fresh Wort Kit is an excellent choice for brewers who want a flavour-packed beer with more malt depth than a standard IPA. It delivers bold hops, rich colour and a satisfying caramel malt profile in an easy, ready-to-ferment format.
