The Yarraville Pale Ale Fresh Wort Kit – Keg King makes it easy to brew a fresh, hop-forward Australian-style pale ale without spending hours on a full all grain brew day. Professionally brewed and ready to ferment, this fresh wort kit delivers genuine craft beer quality while eliminating the need for mashing, sparging and boiling.

Designed as a highly drinkable session pale ale, this recipe balances a clean malt backbone with expressive Pacific Rim hop character. Australian Pilsner malt provides a crisp, refreshing base, while German Carahell malt adds a touch of body, light honey sweetness and subtle caramel complexity. The result is a balanced beer that is approachable enough for everyday drinking while still offering plenty of modern hop flavour.

Each cube contains approximately 16.5 litres of fresh wort. Add around 3 litres of clean water to create the recommended 20-litre batch with a starting gravity of approximately 1.046. Alternatively, ferment the wort undiluted for a fuller-bodied and slightly stronger pale ale.

Flavour and Aroma Profile

This pale ale is built around a vibrant blend of Citra, Galaxy and Kohatu hops. Citra contributes bright grapefruit, lime and tropical fruit flavours, while Galaxy adds passionfruit, peach and citrus notes. Kohatu rounds out the profile with hints of pineapple, citrus zest and soft tropical fruit.

The malt bill remains clean and restrained, allowing the hops to take centre stage. At approximately 14 IBUs, bitterness is intentionally low, creating a smooth and refreshing finish that encourages another sip.

The finished beer pours a bright golden colour with a lasting white head and an inviting tropical hop aroma.

General Specifications

• Approximate wort volume: 16.5 litres
• Recommended water addition: Approximately 3 litres
• Suggested final volume: Approximately 20 litres
• Starting gravity undiluted: Approximately 1.054
• Starting gravity after dilution: Approximately 1.046
• Bitterness: Approximately 14 IBUs
• Brewing method: All grain fresh wort
• Yeast included: No

Grist and Hop Bill

Grist:

• 95% Joe White Pilsner Malt
• 5% Best Carahell Malt

Late hops:

• Citra
• Galaxy
• Kohatu

The simple malt bill provides a crisp foundation that allows the modern hop varieties to deliver maximum flavour and aroma.

Optional Dry Hopping

Dry hopping is not essential, as the wort already contains generous late-hop additions. However, if you would like to increase the hop aroma, add approximately 40 grams of Galaxy, Citra or Kohatu to the fermenter around three days before packaging.

Galaxy will emphasise passionfruit and peach, Citra will boost grapefruit and citrus, while Kohatu contributes bright tropical fruit and pineapple notes. You can also combine these varieties to create your own signature hop profile.

Recommended Yeast Options

For the cleanest fermentation and best hop expression, suitable yeast choices include:

• Fermentis SafAle US-05
• LalBrew BRY-97 West Coast Ale
• Mangrove Jack’s M44 West Coast Ale
• CellarScience CALI Ale Yeast

These clean American-style ale yeasts allow the hop character to remain bright while producing a crisp, refreshing finish.

Always follow the pitching rate and fermentation temperature recommendations supplied by the yeast manufacturer.

Brewing Instructions

1. Clean and sanitise your fermenter, lid, airlock, tap and all equipment that will contact the wort.
2. Transfer the full contents of the fresh wort cube into the sanitised fermenter.
3. Add approximately 3 litres of clean water.
4. Mix thoroughly and aerate the wort before pitching the yeast.
5. Ensure the wort is within the correct pitching temperature range.
6. Add your selected yeast and seal the fermenter.
7. Maintain a stable fermentation temperature throughout fermentation.
8. Add approximately 40 grams of Galaxy, Citra or Kohatu three days before packaging if dry hopping.
9. Confirm fermentation is complete by checking for stable specific gravity readings over consecutive days.
10. Bottle or keg using sanitised equipment.
11. Carbonate, condition and enjoy well chilled.

Brewer’s Tips

Stable fermentation temperatures will help produce a clean finish and allow the tropical hop character to shine. Cold conditioning after fermentation can improve clarity while preserving hop flavour.

When dry hopping, minimise oxygen exposure during additions and packaging to protect the fresh citrus and tropical aromas.

This pale ale pairs perfectly with:

• Burgers
• Pizza
• Fish and chips
• Grilled chicken
• Seafood
• Salads
• Mexican food
• Light summer meals

The Yarraville Pale Ale Fresh Wort Kit – Keg King is an excellent choice for brewers who enjoy modern Australian-style pale ales with vibrant hop flavour and exceptional drinkability. It delivers all grain quality, fresh tropical hop character and brewing convenience in one easy-to-use fresh wort kit.