Pale Ale

Black Rock Classic Pale Ale is brewed to deliver a typical easy drinking Australasian Pale Ale flavour with a light colour. NZ Green Bullet hops are added at the boil to provide a moderate bitterness.

For best results, brew Black Rock Classic Pale Ale with Black Rock Unhopped Light (or a second can of Black Rock Classic Pale Ale to boost bitterness) & an 11.5g sachet of Fermentis Yeast: SafAle™ US-05.

For a craftier option, try 50-200g of dry hop at day 6 of fermentation.

Suggested hop additions:

Australian Pale Ale use Galaxy and/or Cascade.

American Pale Ale (APA) use Citra® and/or Centennial, El Dorado®, Amarillo®, Idaho 7™

New Zealand Pale Ale (NZPA) use NZ Hops Nelson Sauvin™ and/or Nectaron®, Riwaka™, Superdelic™.

English Pale Ale: Use East Kent Goldings and/or Fuggle for a traditional earthy, floral, and slightly spicy character.

Belgian Pale Ale: Use Styrian Goldings and/or Saaz for a mild, herbal, and slightly spicy aroma.

Session Pale Ale: Use Amarillo®, Simcoe®, and/or Cascade for a balanced blend of citrus, floral, and pine notes with lower bitterness.

Tropical Pale Ale: Use Azacca®, El Dorado®, and/or Sabro® for a burst of tropical fruit flavors like pineapple, mango, and coconut.

Citrus Pale Ale: Use Lemondrop™, Mandarina Bavaria, and/or Sorachi Ace for a zesty citrus punch with hints of lemon and orange.

Spicy Pale Ale: Use Saaz, Tettnang, and/or Perle for a subtle spicy and herbal character.