Two Birds Amber Ale Fresh Wort Kit - Keg King
The Two Birds Amber Ale Fresh Wort Kit – Keg King delivers a rich, hop-forward amber ale developed in collaboration with Two Birds Brewing and Grain & Grape.
This 16.5-litre fresh wort kit combines layered caramel, toasted malt and biscuit flavours with Galaxy and Cascade hop character. Add approximately 3 litres of water for the intended balance, or ferment undiluted for a richer, higher-gravity beer.
Recommended yeasts are Fermentis SafAle US-05 or LalBrew BRY-97.
Yeast is not included.
$59.00
Available on back-order
The Two Birds Amber Ale Fresh Wort Kit – Keg King makes it easy to brew a full-flavoured amber ale with a rich malt profile and bright American and Australian hop character. Developed through a collaboration between Two Birds Brewing and Grain & Grape, this professionally prepared wort gives homebrewers craft beer quality without the time and equipment needed for a complete all grain brew day.
Each cube contains approximately 16.5 litres of ready-to-ferment wort. Add around 3 litres of clean water for the intended balance and a final brewing volume of approximately 20 litres. Alternatively, ferment the wort undiluted for a fuller body, stronger malt flavour and potentially higher alcohol content.
The Two Birds Amber Ale Fresh Wort Kit – Keg King is built around a complex grain bill. Ale and Pilsner malts provide the main foundation, while Munich and Melanoidin malts contribute toasted bread, biscuit and rich malt depth. Caramalt adds gentle caramel sweetness, wheat supports body and head retention, and a small amount of roast malt deepens the colour without making the beer taste heavily roasted.
Flavour and Aroma Profile
Expect a deep amber beer with layers of caramel, toasted grain, biscuit and light bread crust. The malt character is balanced by approximately 40 IBUs of bitterness from US Warrior hops.
Galaxy and Cascade provide the main flavour and aroma profile. Galaxy brings passionfruit, citrus and tropical fruit notes, while Cascade adds grapefruit, floral and light pine character.
The result is a well-balanced amber ale with enough malt richness to satisfy red ale drinkers and enough hop flavour to appeal to pale ale and IPA fans.
General Specifications
- Approximate wort volume: 16.5 litres
- Recommended water addition: Approximately 3 litres
- Suggested final volume: Approximately 20 litres
- Undiluted starting gravity: Approximately 1.064
- Starting gravity after dilution: Approximately 1.054
- Bitterness: Approximately 40 IBUs
- Yeast included: No
- Brewing format: Ready-to-ferment fresh wort
- Dry hopping: Not required
Grist Composition
- 35% Joe White Ale Malt
- 35% Joe White Pilsner Malt
- 10% Weyermann Melanoidin Malt
- 10% Joe White Munich Malt
- 6% Joe White Wheat Malt
- 3.5% Joe White Caramalt
- 0.5% Joe White Roast Malt
Hop Profile
Bittering hops:
- US Warrior
Flavour hops:
- Galaxy
- Cascade
The wort already contains a strong and balanced late-hop profile. Therefore, additional dry hopping is not necessary.
Recommended Yeast Options
Suitable yeast strains include:
- Fermentis SafAle US-05
- LalBrew BRY-97 West Coast Ale
US-05 produces a clean and neutral fermentation profile that allows the caramel malt and hop flavours to remain clear. BRY-97 is also an excellent choice for a crisp American-style finish with reliable attenuation.
Always follow the pitching rate and fermentation temperature printed on the selected yeast packet.
Brewing Instructions
- Clean and sanitise your fermenter, lid, tap, airlock and all equipment that will contact the wort.
- Pour the full contents of the wort cube into the sanitised fermenter.
- Add approximately 3 litres of clean water for the intended balance.
- Mix thoroughly and aerate the wort before pitching yeast.
- Confirm the wort is within the recommended temperature range for your selected yeast.
- Add US-05, BRY-97 or another suitable clean 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, condition and serve chilled.
Brewer’s Tips
Maintain a steady fermentation temperature to produce a clean result and preserve the balance between malt and hops. Cold conditioning after fermentation can improve clarity and help the caramel, toasted malt and hop flavours become smoother and more integrated.
When kegging or bottling, minimise oxygen exposure to protect the fresh Galaxy and Cascade aromas.
This amber ale pairs especially well with:
- Burgers
- Barbecued meats
- Roast chicken
- Pulled pork
- Pizza
- Mature cheddar
- Grilled sausages
- Spicy dishes
The Two Birds Amber Ale Fresh Wort Kit – Keg King is an excellent choice for brewers who enjoy malt complexity without sacrificing hop flavour. It delivers a bold amber colour, balanced bitterness and genuine craft beer character with minimal preparation.
