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Black Rock India Pale Ale

Name: Black Rock India Pale Ale - Home Brew Republic
Brand: Black Rock
SKU: 1000620
Price: 29.95 NZD
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Black Rock India Pale Ale

Black Rock Crafted India Pale Ale is brewed to deliver a bold and hoppy IPA with a rich amber hue.

Crafted by Black Rock NZ Green Bullet hops are added at the boil to provide a moderate bitterness, while NZ Wakatu™ hops are used for dry hopping to enhance the aroma.

1.7KG Extract Malt
Makes 23L
ABV: ~4.5%
Yeast included

Requires additional fermentables – see Additional Fermentables tab below.

SKU:1000620 Category:Beer Kits

Product Description

Black Rock India Pale Ale – Crafted IPA

Black Rock Crafted India Pale Ale delivers a bold, hoppy beer with a golden amber hue and a balanced malt backbone. NZ Green Bullet™ hops provide moderate bitterness, while dry hopping with NZ Wakatu™ enhances the aroma. A blend of four malts adds body, subtle sweetness and gentle caramel notes.

Looking for a food match? The Black Rock Crafted India Pale Ale Goes Well With…

1. Classic Kiwi Burger: Beef patty, melted cheese and beetroot — the IPA’s balanced bitterness cuts through the richness, while its caramel malt notes complement the grilled beef.

2. BBQ Pork Ribs: Sticky, smoky and full of flavour. The beer’s malt sweetness pairs beautifully with BBQ sauce, while the hops keep each mouthful feeling fresh.

3. Spicy Chicken Wings: A little heat meets a little hop bite. Wakatu’s citrus notes complement the spice, with enough malt character to round out the match.

4. Pizza with Pepperoni: A Friday night favourite — the IPA’s bitterness balances the cheese and pepperoni, while its malt backbone complements the golden crust.

5. Kūmara Fries with Aioli: Sweet, crunchy kūmara meets creamy garlic aioli. The beer’s gentle caramel notes echo the sweetness, with a refreshing hop finish to bring it together.

Additional Fermentables Required

To get the best from this brew, you’ll need to add fermentables. Choose one of the following options depending on your style preference:

Option One: The Basics Brew
Use Liquid Brewing Sugar or Dextrose.For better body and head retention when using Dextrose, we recommend Premium Blend Light over straight dextrose.

Option Two: Crisp and Light
Use 1kg Extra Light Dry Malt Extract for a clean flavour profile, subtle malt character, and a refreshing, crisp finish.

Option Three: Smooth and Satisfying
For a fuller mouthfeel and smooth finish, use Liquid Malt Extract.
Choose Black Rock Ultra Light or Brick Road Extra Light.

Optional Extras

Boost your brew with these recommended extras for better flavour, fermentation, and finish:

Craft Yeast
Upgrade your fermentation by using a quality craft yeast.

Option One: The go to for this brew is 1 or 2 x packets of SafAle US-05 (11-22g total) which is well suited as an all-round ale yeast.

Option Two: If you are dry hopping consider 1 or 2 x packets of the M66 Hophead Ale Yeast (10-20g) which has enzymes designed to improve aroma and flavour for hop and fruit forward brews.

Yeast Nutrients
Add yeast nutrient to support a healthy fermentation, ensuring your yeast performs at its best for full attenuation and a consistent result.

Finings
For crystal-clear beer, use finings in the final 24–48 hours before bottling. This helps remove sediment, improves flavour stability, and gives your lager a polished, professional look.

Dry Hopping

For a craft-style finish, dry-hop this brew with 30-50g of your favourite hops.

Black Rock Crafted India Pale Ale hopped with Wakatu hops – one of the most sought after varieties from NZ Hops.

Orange Peel, Floral, Mild Spice. Add 30-50gms of Pacifica. Pacifica adds manadarim/orange to Wakatu’s lime, creating a smooth citrus blend that still feels like classic IPA. Think balanced, elegant citrus with a noble-hop vibe.

Bright Lime, Lemon, Tropical Lift – Add 30-50gms of Motueka. Motueka is basically Wakatu’s more expressive cousin. Together they create a lime-forward, zesty, refreshing aroma with a touch of soft tropical fruit for a super clean, citrus-fresh IPA with extra pop.

Big Aussie tropical character – Add 30-50gms of Galaxy for intense passionfruit, peach and citrus pairing well with Wakatu’s like-floral notes. BUT it will make the beer feel way more aromatic and fruit forward like a modern IPA.