Bright Divide IPA All Grain Beer Kit

Bright Divide IPA

The Bright Divide IPA All Grain Beer Kit brings together the smooth, golden backbone of a classic Bavarian Helles with the vibrant lift of modern American hops. This is a fusion done with intent, combining clean lager character with expressive hop aroma to create a balanced and highly drinkable beer.

A carefully selected grain bill of Muntons Pilsner, Muntons Vienna, and Simpsons Chit malt provides a soft malt sweetness with a clean and structured base. This allows the hop profile to shine while maintaining clarity and balance throughout the beer.

Citra and Mosaic work together to deliver bright citrus, tropical fruit, and a gentle floral edge. The result is a crisp IPA with refined bitterness and a clean finish. It carries the easy drinking nature of a lager, but with the vibrant aroma and flavour of a modern hop forward ale.

Fermented with Fermentis W-34/70, this beer develops a smooth, clean profile that enhances both malt and hop character, creating a unique hybrid style that sits perfectly between tradition and innovation.

This kit is ideal for brewers who want to explore the space between classic lager smoothness and modern hop intensity without sacrificing balance or drinkability.

Beer Profile
Style: Hybrid IPA Lager
Colour: Pale Gold
Bitterness: Medium
ABV: Approx 5.8%
Aroma: Citrus, tropical fruit, light floral notes
Flavour Notes: Clean malt base with bright citrus and soft tropical hop character

What’s Included

• Muntons Pilsner Malt
• Muntons Vienna Malt
• Simpsons Chit Malt
• Citra and Mosaic hop additions
• Fermentis W-34/70 yeast
• Detailed brewing instructions

Brewing Information

Batch Size: 25 Litres
Boil Time: 60 Minutes
Brewing Method: All Grain
Difficulty: Intermediate

Style Background
This beer sits between a traditional Helles lager and a modern American IPA. It combines the smooth malt character and clean finish of a lager with the expressive hop profile of an IPA. The result is a balanced and highly drinkable beer that showcases both tradition and innovation in one glass.

Brewers Often Ask
What makes this different from a standard IPA?
This beer has a cleaner, smoother base similar to a lager, with a more refined bitterness and balanced hop character.

What does this beer taste like?
Expect a crisp malt backbone with bright citrus and tropical fruit from Mosaic and Citra, finished with a gentle floral note.

How long does fermentation take?
Fermentation typically takes 7 to 10 days depending on yeast and temperature, followed by conditioning for best results.

Is this suitable for beginners?
It is best suited to brewers with some all grain experience, but confident beginners can also achieve great results.

Perfect For

• Brewers looking for a modern, balanced IPA
• Fans of clean, crisp beers with hop character
• Exploring hybrid styles between lager and ale