Mangrove Jack’s Craft Series Beer Kit – American IPA

Brew a bold, modern American IPA at home with the Mangrove Jack’s Craft Series American IPA. Bursting with tropical fruit aroma from Simcoe, Citra and Ekuanot hops, this kit produces a crisp, dry beer with assertive bitterness and the clean fermentation profile expected from a classic West Coast-inspired IPA.

Description

Brew a Modern American IPA at Home

If you enjoy hop-forward beers packed with tropical fruit aroma and a clean, refreshing finish, the Mangrove Jack’s Craft Series American IPA delivers everything you’d expect from a quality craft brewery IPA in an easy-to-use beer kit.

Built around a high-quality malt extract base and supplied with a generous dry hop addition of Simcoe, Citra and Ekuanot, this kit creates a vibrant golden beer with layers of mango, citrus, tropical fruit and pine, balanced by a firm bitterness and crisp finish.

The included Mangrove Jack’s M44 US West Coast Yeast ferments cleanly, allowing both the malt and hop character to shine while producing a highly drinkable American IPA with authentic craft beer character.

Beer Style

American IPA has become one of the world’s most popular craft beer styles, celebrated for its expressive hop aroma, clean bitterness and refreshing drinkability.

This kit captures that style perfectly, producing a beer with:

• Bright tropical fruit aromas
• Citrus and pine hop character
• Clean malt backbone
• Crisp, dry finish
• Assertive but balanced bitterness

It’s an excellent choice for IPA lovers looking to brew fresh, hop-forward beer at home.

Beer Profile

• Style: American IPA
• Colour: Vibrant Gold
• Bitterness: Assertive (IBU 48–56)
• Body: Medium, Crisp & Dry
• Taste & Aroma: Tropical Fruit, Citrus & Hops
• Approximate ABV: 5.6%*

*Based on using 1kg of dextrose.

Premium Ingredients Included

Unlike many traditional beer kits, the Craft Series range includes carefully selected ingredients to help create authentic craft beer flavours.

Included in the box:

• Premium malt extract blend
• Mangrove Jack’s M44 US West Coast Ale Yeast (10g)
• Simcoe Hops – 25g
• Citra Hops – 15g
• Ekuanot Hops – 10g

These classic American hop varieties combine to deliver vibrant aromas of tropical fruit, citrus, pine and subtle herbal notes.

Extra Fermentables Required

Choose the fermentable that best suits the beer you want to brew:

Good

1kg Brewing Sugar (Dextrose)

Produces a crisp, dry finish with the highest attenuation and classic American IPA drinkability.

Better

1kg Mangrove Jack’s Brew Enhancer

Improves body, head retention and mouthfeel while maintaining a clean finish.

Best (Recommended)

1.2kg Mangrove Jack’s Pure Liquid Malt Extract

Delivers the fullest malt flavour, improved body and a richer, more authentic craft beer character.

Brewing Information

• Makes: 23 Litres (approximately 40 pints)
• Fermentation Temperature: 18–23°C
• Original Gravity: 1.047 (±0.002)
• Final Gravity:
  • Under 1.008 using Dextrose or Brew Enhancer
  • Under 1.012 using Pure Liquid Malt Extract

Why Choose the Mangrove Jack’s Craft Series?

The Craft Series has been developed for brewers who want more than a standard beer kit.

Each kit combines premium malt extracts with carefully selected yeast strains and genuine hop additions, allowing you to brew beers with authentic craft brewery character while keeping the brewing process straightforward and beginner friendly.

Features include:

• Premium malt extract
• Dedicated craft beer yeast strain
• Real dry hop additions
• Nitrogen-flushed dual pouch packaging
• No artificial colours
• No preservatives

What Equipment Will I Need?

To brew this kit you’ll need:

• A 30L fermentation vessel
• Airlock
• Sanitiser
• Hydrometer
• Mixing spoon
• Bottles, pressure barrel or keg

If you’re just getting started, our Simply Starter Kit provides everything you need to brew your first batch.

Why Buy from The Malt Miller?

At The Malt Miller, we’re passionate about helping brewers produce the very best beer at home. Alongside the Mangrove Jack’s Craft Series range, we stock the brewing sugars, malt extracts, fermentation equipment and packaging supplies needed to achieve outstanding results.

If you need help choosing the right fermentables or brewing equipment, visit our Help Centre or explore our YouTube channel for brewing guides, tutorials and expert advice.

Click link for Mangrove Jacks instructions to brew: Mangrove Jacks CS instructions

You will require basic brewing equipment to make a beer kit, such as our Essential Starter Kit or our Complete Starter Kit