1.8kg Beer & Country Cider Kits


The International Best Selling Beer Kit from the Heart of England

The Famous Name
John Bull is the symbolic 'typical Englishman', with the first references dating back to 1712. He has been portrayed as a strong, patriotic, good humoured, straight-forward and bold gentleman. Over the following centuries, 'John Bull' became a symbol for all of Britain, not just England. From the mid-19th century the John Bull character became more established through political cartoons, where he appeared in the famous Union Jack waistcoat. In the 1st World War he featured on army recruitment posters and was also used throughout the 2nd World War. He has appeared in both British and American press.

A Best International Selling Brand
Available across in the UK, Europe, North America and Oceania, John Bull Beer & Cider Kits are a world best-selling name. Created by us and made for over 30 years, John Bull Beer Kits have always been made with the finest malted barley. John Bull Beer Kits produce beers that are distinctively different from other top-selling international brands, as John Bull is the only one made in Newark. John Bull Beer Kits contain special malt extracts, made and canned in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire and each beer kit comes with our own premium quality John Bull Ale Yeast. The range includes an extensive variety of beers for all tastes and Low Carbohydrate varieties for those on reduced sugar diets. John Bull Country Cider Kit is highly-popular not
only because of its great value, but mainly because of its premium cider kit recipe. 

Quality Beer Kits, Quality Beers
The concept of brewing is simple and, subject to following very easy to understand instructions, the quality is guaranteed. Our factory has exactly the same production equipment as a brewery, the major difference is that where a brewery ferments the wort, we evaporate it to 80% solids. Thus a standard brewing wort becomes malt extract (or concentrated malted barley wort). To make John Bull 1.8kg Beer Kits we take the finest quality English malted barley and extract them to develop unmistakable clarity and release their natural flavour compounds. Each variety has its own blend of hops to compliment the malt perfectly. The result of this is that, to make quality beers at home, all that needs to be done is to put back the water evaporated out in our factory, add sugar, a sachet of John Bull Premium Ale Yeast and let nature take its course.

 


THE RANGE

The below range summary is listed approximately lightest to darkest.
All of the below kits make 40 UK pints, which is 22.7 litres or 6 US gallons except Irish Stout.
With Irish Stout (optionally with any of the beer or cider kits below to make a fuller flavoured, stronger brew) you make 32 UK pints, which is 18.2 litres or 4.8 US gallons.

John Bull Beer Kits include 1.8kg of hopped malt extract and a sachet of John Bull Premium Ale Yeast. 
John Bull Country Cider Kits include 1.75kg of cider base, a sachet of Premium John Bull Cider Yeast and Cider Nutrient.
Instructions are under the famous black 'John Bull' castellated cap. Instructions are also available on the below links:
John Bull Beer Kits 1.8kg Instruction
John Bull Premium Country Cider Instruction 

Premium Country Cider (1.75kg)
A full flavoured, sparkling, medium dry traditional cider. Made to a premium cider kit recipe containing quality European apple juice concentrate.  Serve chilled. 
                    Traditional Cider - Make to 40 UK pints with approx. 5% ABV. Serve with red meat, pork and oriental food.
                    Strong Cider - Make to 32 UK pints with approx. 7% ABV. Serve with fish, chicken and salads.
                       
American Beer
A pale, dry, lightly hopped beer in the American style, designed to be at its most refreshing when served chilled. Makes 40 UK pints.
8 Max °EBC, 15 +/-3 °EBU

Pilsner
The original Pilsner was first brewed in the Bohemian town of Pilsen in 1842 (Plzeň, Czech Republic). More of the sugar is converted to alcohol in this strong super premium pale lager with a fragrant, flowery bouquet and an elegant, dry, hoppy finish giving a refreshing, slightly sharp taste. One for the connoisseur. O.G. 1048-1054. Serve with salads, chicken or fish. Best served chilled. Makes 40 UK pints.
8 - 12 °EBC, 30 +/-3 °EBU

Lager - 'Best of British'
The most popular brew in world, famed for its clear, bright appearance and light refreshing taste. Many lager variations have been introduced throughout the years, this is a classic example of its superb original form. O.G. 1036-1040. Best served chilled. Makes 40 UK pints.
8 - 12 °EBC, 40 +/-4 °EBU

Low Carbohydrate Lager
A low carbohydrate lager suitable for consumption by those on a reduced sugar diet such as diabetics. More of the sugar is converted to alcohol to produce this refreshing extra strong lager. F.G. 998° or below. Best served chilled. Makes 40 UK pints.
Please check with your G.P
8 - 12 °EBC, 30 +/-3 °EBU

Wheat Beer
Pale coloured, medium hopped, but with the distinctive flavour and head retention of this classic Northern European beer style. O.G. 1048-1054. Best served chilled. Makes 40 UK pints.
8 - 14 °EBC, 18 +/-2 °EBU

India Pale Ale
A famous British pale ale originally made for the troops serving in the British Empire. Lots of hop character, with a smooth well balanced body. Good with red meats and English cheese. Serve at 13°C (55°F). Makes 40 UK pints.
30 +/-5 °EBC, 20 +/-3 °EBU

Best Bitter - 'Best of British'
A classic example of this dark clear brew with a smooth, dry character and full bodied flavour. English brewers have perfected Best Bitter over the centuries making it famous throughout the world. This is modelled on the most popular draught bitters served in pubs thoughout England. Serve at 13°C (55°F). O.G. 1036-1040. Makes 40 UK pints.
30+/-5 °EBC, 40 +/-4 °EBU

Low Carbohydrate Bitter
A low carbohydrate bitter suitable for consumption by those on a reduced sugar diet such as diabetics. More of the sugar is converted to alcohol to produce a dark, smooth, and full bodied extra strong bitter. F.G. 998° or below. Serve at 13°C (55°F). Makes 40 UK pints.
Please check with your G.P.
30+/-5 °EBC, 40 +/-4 °EBU

Traditional English Ale - 'England's Finest'
A darker well-hopped bitter in the English tradition, fullbodied and dark malt character. This ale deserves to be drunk in a comfortable chair next to a roaring log-burning fire, in a 19th century idyllic country cottage, set in a quaint English village. But if you don't happen to live in one, enjoy it wherever you are. Serve at 13°C (55°F). O.G. 1036-1040. Makes 40 UK pints.
50 +/-5 °EBC, 45 +/-5 °EBU

Brown Ale
Originating in the early 1900s and most famous from North East England (particularly the major English city of Newcastle), Brown Ale has a characteristic dark clear colour and slightly sweet, nutty flavour and aroma. Because it is traditionally brewed specifically for bottling it produces an ideal home brew. Goes well with desserts or nuts. Serve at 13°C (55°F). O.G. 1048-1054. Makes 40 pints.
75 +/-10 °EBC, 25 +/-3 °EBU

Mild
As the demand for beer rose in 18th century England and Wales, brewers began selling beers before they were ready. This young beer was called 'Mild' and is still often available on draft in Engish pubs. This lightly hopped ale is a malty and tasty dark beer which is low in bitterness, giving a soft smooth brew. This is a true Midland Mild, with malt extract manufactured and canned in the English Midlands. A beer to be enjoyed. Serve at 13°C (55°F). O.G. 1036-1040. Makes 40 UK pints.
130 +/-13 °EBC, 30 +/-3 °EBU

London Porter
The famous 18th Century London beer slightly lighter in colour than stout. A fruity roasted malt brew with a lovely smooth finish. Serve with seafood. Serve at 13°C (55°F).  Makes 40 UK pints.
130 +/-13 °EBC, 40 +/-4 °EBU

Irish Stout
A black roasty brew, well rounded and smooth with a familiar hoppy finish. Enjoy the taste of old Ireland, recognised worldwide as the home of stout brewing. O.G. 1048-1054. Serve with oysters. Makes 32 UK pints.
180 +/-20 °EBC, 20 +/-3 °EBU


JOHN BULL KITS ARE AVAILABLE FROM SPECIALIST BEER & WINE MAKING RETAILERS

Wholesaler / Retailer Information:
John Bull Beer 1.8kg & Cider 1.75kg Kits are packed in boxes of 6 kits


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International DiaMalt Co. Ltd.
Maltkiln Lane
Newark-on-Trent
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1HN
England
Tel: + 44 (0) 1636 614730
Fax: + 44 (0) 1636 614740
E-mail: mail@johnbullbeer.com  
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