A Proper English IPA All Grain Ingredient Kit

A Proper English IPA

The English IPA All Grain Beer Kit is a strong, traditional pale ale that stays true to classic British brewing character. This is a hop forward beer, but with balance and refinement rather than the intense bitterness and aroma found in modern American styles.

A well structured grain bill of Pale Ale, Crystal Light, Wheat, and Aromatic malts creates a rich and satisfying backbone with biscuity sweetness and a smooth body. This malt profile provides depth and balance, allowing the hops to complement rather than dominate the beer.

A blend of Challenger, Fuggles, and East Kent Goldings delivers classic English hop character, with earthy, floral, and slightly spicy notes. The bitterness is firm but smooth, creating a balanced and highly drinkable IPA with traditional flavour and aroma.

Fermented with Fermentis S-04, this beer develops a rounded profile with subtle fruit esters that enhance the malt and hop character. The result is a flavoursome, well-balanced IPA with a clean finish and excellent drinkability.

Beer Profile
Style: English IPA
Colour: Golden to Light Amber
Bitterness: Medium
ABV: Approx 5.4%
Aroma: Earthy, floral, subtle spice
Flavour Notes: Biscuit malt backbone with balanced bitterness and classic English hop character

What’s Included

• Pale Ale Malt
• Crystal Light Malt
• Wheat Malt
• Aromatic Malt
• Challenger, Fuggles, and East Kent Goldings hop additions
• Fermentis S-04 yeast
• Detailed brewing instructions

Brewing Information
Batch Size: 25 Litres
Boil Time: 60 Minutes
Brewing Method: All Grain
Difficulty: Intermediate
Mash Temperature: 68°C for 60 minutes
Fermentation Temperature: 20°C

Style Background
English IPAs are known for their balance between malt and hops. Unlike modern American IPAs, they focus on drinkability, with earthy hop character and a strong malt backbone providing a more traditional and rounded flavour profile.

Brewers Often Ask
How is this different from an American IPA?
English IPAs are less aggressively hopped, with more emphasis on malt balance and traditional hop character.

What does this beer taste like?
Expect a biscuity malt base with earthy and floral hop notes and a smooth bitterness.

Is this a strong beer?
At around 5.4% ABV, it is moderately strong while still remaining very drinkable.

Perfect For

• Fans of traditional British ales
• Brewers who enjoy balanced hop and malt profiles
• Brewing a classic, easy drinking IPA