Best Home Brew Ingredients Kit & Recipe

The best ingredient kit and recipe for your style.

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Great for beginners or busy brewers wanting foolproof recipes.

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Inputs for beer style, batch size, extract or all-grain, freshness, and difficulty to recommend complete kits with measured ingredients. These ensure the recommendation delivers great-tasting beer. Limitation: kits limit customization.

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Best All-Grain Lager Recipe Kit

Northern Brewer - Classic American Lager

Price: $49.99
Ingredients:

• 9 lbs Pale Malt (2-row)
• 1 lb Munich Malt
• 0.5 lb Carapils Malt
• 1 oz Hallertau Hops (bittering)
• 1 oz Saaz Hops (flavor/aroma)
• American Lager Yeast
• Priming Sugar
• Full instructions included

Why It's Tasty:

This Classic American Lager kit is perfect for beginners wanting to brew a refreshing, crisp lager. The combination of malts creates a balanced profile, while the Hallertau and Saaz hops provide a subtle bitterness and floral aroma. It’s an easy-drinking beer that’s great for any occasion, especially during warm weather.

Alternatives

1. MoreBeer - Premium American Lager
   Price: $54.99
   Ingredients:
   • 10 lbs Pale Malt (2-row)
   • 0.5 lb Crystal Malt (40L)
   • 1 oz Cascade Hops (bittering)
   • 1 oz Willamette Hops (flavor/aroma)
   • American Lager Yeast
   • Priming Sugar
   • Detailed brewing instructions included
   Why It's Tasty: This kit offers a slightly more complex malt profile with the addition of Crystal Malt, enhancing the sweetness. The Cascade hops give it a more citrus-forward taste, making it a bit different while still being approachable for beginners.
2. Brooklyn Brew Shop - Classic Lager
   Price: $39.99
   Ingredients:
   • 6 lbs Pale Malt (2-row)
   • 1 lb Munich Malt
   • 1 oz Saaz Hops
   • Lager Yeast
   • Priming Sugar
   • Easy-to-follow instructions included
   Why It's Tasty: This kit is designed for small-batch brewing but still delivers a quality lager. The Munich malt adds a rich, bready flavor that balances well with the Saaz hops, making it a great option for those looking for simplicity without sacrificing taste.

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