{"product_id":"mangrove-jacks-craft-series-golden-lager-beer-kit-2-2kg","title":"Mangrove Jack's Craft Series Golden Lager · Beer Kit · 2.2 kg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrisp, golden and gently malty, with hints of vanilla and red fruit and a clean, subtle bitterness to finish. Add a kilo of sugar and water to 23 litres — the yeast does the rest.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"bt-keyfacts\"\u003eMakes 23 L · Approx. 4.4 % ABV · 18–24 IBU · Bitterness 2\/5 · M54 Californian Lager yeast included · You add 1 kg dextrose or 1.2 kg liquid malt extract\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does in your beer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMangrove Jack's describes a well-bodied, crisp golden lager: light and malty, with hints of vanilla and red fruit and a cleansing, subtle bitterness. Liberty hops add a mild, slightly spicy and floral flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe M54 Californian Lager yeast is a lager strain that ferments at ale temperatures without the off-flavours that usually brings, so the pouch instructions ferment it at 18–22 °C — no lagering fridge needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMangrove Jack's Craft Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolden lager\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMakes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 4.4 % ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBitterness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–24 IBU (2\/5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiberty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYeast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM54 Californian Lager (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFermentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–22 °C (pouch instructions for hybrid lager yeast)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinal gravity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 1.007 with dextrose, 1.014 with pure liquid malt extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.2 kg pouch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the pouch\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWort concentrate (the liquid compartment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sachet of M54 Californian Lager yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiberty hops for dry hopping — Mangrove Jack's sells this recipe as Golden Lager with Dry Hops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewing instructions (in the dry compartment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat else you need\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kg dextrose (or brew enhancer) or 1.2 kg pure liquid malt extract — not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fermenter with lid, airlock and grommet, plus a mixing paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaner and sanitiser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA hydrometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottles (PET or glass flip-top) and a syphon or bottling wand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePriming sugar or carbonation drops for bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 L of boiling water, and cold water to top up to 23 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean and sanitise everything that will touch the beer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour the wort concentrate into the fermenter. Add 3 L of boiling water and your 1 kg dextrose or 1.2 kg liquid malt extract, and stir until dissolved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop up with cold water to 23 L and check the wort is below 25 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the yeast and fit the airlock, filled with cooled boiled water or sanitiser solution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFerment at 18–22 °C for 7 days, or until the airlock stops bubbling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the gravity. Once it's at or below 1.020 (dextrose) or 1.025 (malt extract), add the hop sachet — don't stir.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle only when the reading holds steady for 48 hours, within two points of about 1.007 (dextrose) or 1.014 (malt extract). A quiet airlock alone doesn't prove it's finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave 5 cm of headspace, prime each bottle and cap. Keep them warm for at least 2 weeks, then somewhere cool and dark for another 7 days to clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKit day: our Dextrose (Brewing Sugar) 1 kg covers the fermentable sugar. Priming 23 L at the 3 g per 500 ml dose on its page takes roughly another 140 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReady for all-grain next time? Czech Pilsner Malt and SafLager W34\/70 make a classic pale lager.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; shelf life\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe best-before date is printed on the pouch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce bottled: serve chilled when clear. Mangrove Jack's says another 2 weeks cool and dark gives a smoother beer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName: Beer kit — wort concentrate with brewing yeast and hops (Golden Lager)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: see the pouch label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllergens: made from malt — contains \u003cstrong\u003egluten\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet quantity: 2.2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Mangrove Jack's\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fermentable sugar is not in the pouch: add 1 kg dextrose or 1.2 kg liquid malt extract.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermented at 18–22 °C, so a spare room does the job a lager fridge normally would.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains \u003cstrong\u003egluten\u003c\/strong\u003e (malt).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe kit ships with our other brewing ingredients from a partner warehouse in the Czech Republic, separately from equipment orders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Golden Lager kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWort concentrate, M54 Californian Lager yeast and Liberty hops for dry hopping. You add 1 kg dextrose or 1.2 kg liquid malt extract and water to 23 L.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a fridge to brew this lager?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. M54 is a lager yeast that ferments at ale temperatures; the pouch instructions say 18–22 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDextrose or liquid malt extract?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEither. The target final gravity is about 1.007 with dextrose and about 1.014 with pure liquid malt extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 4.4 % ABV, with 18–24 IBU.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mangrove Jack's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60933608866126,"sku":"BOP-1453","price":25.19,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/9810\/6309\/files\/1455_golden-lager-491002.jpg?v=1790201891","url":"https:\/\/brewtaurus.com\/en-cz\/products\/mangrove-jacks-craft-series-golden-lager-beer-kit-2-2kg","provider":"BrewTaurus.com | Brewing Technology","version":"1.0","type":"link"}