Black Rock Pale Ale

The Black Rock Pale Ale is a well-crafted beer that delivers a bold and satisfying flavor. The beer is brewed using high-quality hops and malts, resulting in a crisp profile. The aroma of the beer is pleasant, with notes of fruit and floral scents. The beer has a crisp and clean mouthfeel, making it easy to drink. The finish is clean and refreshing, leaving a pleasant aftertaste. Overall, the Black Rock Pale Ale is a great choice for Pale Ale Lover. For those who enjoy a bold and hoppy flavor add your favourite selection of hops!

Additional Ingredients Required:

For a basics brew use 1kg of dextrose. As an alternative to dextrose consider Liquid Brewing Sugar for a light body with a crisp and clean finish.

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Liquid Malt will give you a smoother mouthfeel and more body. Try one of:

For a subtle malt character use 1.7KG of Ultra Light LME. A favourite combination among our community is using 1.7KG of the Amber Malt Extract with this brew which will give you a deeper colour and light caramel tones in your brew. If you’re looking for some complexity in the flavour profile you could also use 1.7KG of Wheat Malt Extract which will give you mild, bready, and slightly grainy flavor and may also contribute to a slight hazy effect in your colour profile.

Option One: NZ Cascade and Nelson Sauvin

This pairing creates a refreshing Pale Ale with a bright and juicy profile, perfect for a modern, hop-forward beer. This combination would bring the classic citrus and floral notes from Cascade NZ, balanced by the unique white wine, gooseberry, and tropical fruit flavors of Nelson Sauvin. Expect a complex aroma with a mix of grapefruit and gooseberry, with subtle hints of lychee and passionfruit.

Option Two: Motueka and Riwaka

This combination would result in a highly aromatic and zesty Pale Ale, with layers of tropical fruit flavor and a crisp, punchy finish. Motueka offers fresh lime and tropical fruit flavors, while Riwaka is known for its intense passionfruit, grapefruit, and citrus notes. This duo would give a super citrusy and vibrant aroma, reminiscent of a tropical fruit salad with zesty lime.

Option Three: Pacifica and Nelson Sauvin

This pairing would create a balanced Pale Ale with a softer bitterness, highlighted by citrus and fruit-forward characteristics, making it approachable yet complex. Pacifica brings sweet orange and subtle floral notes, which complement the distinctive white wine and tropical flavors of Nelson Sauvin. The aroma would be a harmonious blend of orange marmalade, apricot, and crushed gooseberries, with a floral undertone.

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

1. Spicy Thai Mango Salad: The intense tropical fruit flavors from the hops would match well with a spicy and tangy mango salad, enhancing the fruity notes of the beer and cutting through the heat.

2. Pulled Pork: The caramel tones from the Amber Malt Extract, if used, harmonize with the sweet and smoky flavors of pulled pork, making for a delicious pairing.

3. Margherita Pizza: The simplicity of a classic Margherita pizza, with its fresh basil, ripe tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, pairs well with the Pale Ale’s balanced hoppy bitterness and smooth mouthfeel.

4. Chorizo Sausage: The hoppy bitterness and clean finish of the Pale Ale balance the bold, spicy, and slightly oily flavors of chorizo, making for a fantastic contrast..

5. Butternut Squash and Sage Risotto: The softer bitterness and citrusy-floral notes of the beer would complement the sweet and savory flavors of a butternut squash risotto, enhancing the complexity of both the dish and the beer.