Black Rock Riwaka Pale Ale

Black Rock Riwaka Pale Ale

The Black Rock Crafted Riwaka Pale Ale is a premium extract brewing kit created from our master brewer’s favourite pale ale recipe. Built on generous amounts of ale malt, Light Crystal, and Aurora specialty malts, this brew delivers a rich body, subtle caramel sweetness, and a pale brown pour with great depth of flavour.

 

About This Brew:

What makes this Pale Ale truly special is the hop bill. NZ Green Bullet hops are added at the boil to provide a firm, moderate-high bitterness that balances the malt sweetness. But the star of the show is the Riwaka™ dry hop addition. Renowned as one of New Zealand’s most sought-after hop varieties, Riwaka™ brings vibrant citrus character, infusing the beer with bold aromas of passionfruit, grapefruit, and zesty lime.

The result is a Pale Ale that’s refreshing, aromatic, and full of character. With its balanced malt backbone, crisp bitterness, and citrus-driven aroma, it’s a brew that stands tall whether enjoyed fresh from the keg or poured into a pint with friends.

Perfect for those who want a beer that’s classic at its core but elevated by uniquely New Zealand hops, the Black Rock Crafted Riwaka Pale Ale is a kit that delivers both tradition and innovation in every sip.

Additional Ingredients Required:

This brew requires an additional fermentable.

Option One: If you favour a medium bodied brew with a smooth mouth feel use Black Rock Ultra Light liquid malt extract.

Option Two: Use Light or Balanced Premium Blend Dextrose.

Optional Ingredients Required

Suggested Hop Pairing:

For dry hopping the Black Rock Riwaka Pale Ale…

To build on the aromatic notes of the brew go with the 50-100grams of Riwaka Hops.

Consider pairing 50grams each of the Riwaka Hops and Cascade Hops for a citrus forward flavour profile that works particularly well for Pale Ales.

 

Premium Yeast Option:

The yeast we would go directly to and the yeast recomended on the Black Rock website is the SafAle US-05 Yeast, which is well suites to ale style brews. We would suggest fermending with 2 x packets to make 23grams total. Consider using a Yeast Nutrient as well.

 

 

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

1. Mince and Cheese Pie: AKiwi classic elevated by the beer’s citrus hops, which cut through the hearty filling and flaky pastry.

2. Lamb Chops off the BBQ: The beer’s caramel malts balance the savoury richness of grilled lamb, while the citrus notes cut through the char.

3. Cheese Scones: The toasty malt character sits comfortably alongside savoury, buttery scones for a satisfying afternoon match.

4. Kumara Wedges: The gentle sweetness of kumara finds a perfect counterpoint in the Pale Ale’s moderate bitterness and crisp finish.

5. Green Lipped Muscles in Garlic Butter: The crisp bitterness balances the richness of the butter and enhances the briny freshness of NZ green-lipped mussels.