Muntons English Beer Kits
The
Muntons Premium range was developed for the original four
kits in the early days of English home-brewing.
Formulations
for this range have purposely not been changed since they
were first developed back in the early 1970's - a tremendous
heritage and a proven track record. The
Premium range has been extended to include styles of beer
from far reaches of the world. American Style Light, Canadian
Style Beer, Scottish Style Heavy Ale, Old Ale and so on.
The
Premium range allows home beer makers to experience flavours
from around the world in their own homes, enjoyably and
economically.
Once
again the Muntons Premium range is made entirley from 100%
hopped malt extract with no inferior or cheap adjuncts such
as barley syrup. There is one notable exception to this
however - the American Style Light Beer. To emulate the
light delicate character of this popular beer style it was
necessary to include in the kit a percentage of liquid sugar.
This is the only beer kit in the extensive Muntons ranges
made from anything other than 100% hopped malt extract.
Many
years ago - centuries in fact - it was discovered that the
way to brew the best ales and beers was to use only malt,
hops, water and yeast in the brewing process. In the 15th
Century in Germany this was taken a stage further with the
introduction of the "Reinheitsgebot" - a law prohibiting
the use of any ingredients in the brewing process other
than these raw materials.
This
law stood until only a few years ago when the EEC over-ruled
the "Reinheitsgebot" which they considered to be a barrier
to free-trade within Europe! In spite of this the breweries
have refused to change their recipes and still brew using
only the four magic ingredients - their customers would
not be satisfied with anything less, they tell us.
Traditional
English ales were brewed originally without hops but tastes
change once hops from the Continent were introduced keeping
the ale fresh for longer. Beer drinkers gradually developed
a taste for the new "hopped ales" and in the 15th Century
the modern tasting English ale was borne. More recently,
economic pressure has forced many breweries to introduce
cheaper adjuncts into the brewing process. Purists will
argue however that the beer quality has suffered because
of this and that it is far better to stick to the traditional
practices. We at Muntons agree, which is why the Gold Range
was developed, a range designed simply to make great beer.
As a
commercial malster supplying breweries all over the world,
we are in an ideal position to appreciate the quality and
styles of malt needed to make the best beers. We have put
our knowledge to good use and formulated what we believe
to be the best beer kits available anywhere today - with
a possible exception of Muntons Premium Gold! Made using
only malt, hops, water and yeast, balanced to brew superb
beers, modelled on the finest tradition of brewers art.
Cheers!
The Beer Kits
Premium Bitter - Classic English pub bitter -well
balanced and full of taste. England's favourite beer. OG
1036° to 1040°. Typical analyses when canned Colour (EBC
Units) 27 - 33 Bitterness (EBU's) 45 - 55 Solids (by refractometer)
80% - 82% Acidity (as lactic) 1% max pH 5 - 6 Free Amino
Nitrogen 0.15%
Premium Lager - Golden crisp beer popular in northern
Europe. Light and refreshing. OG 1036° to 1040°. Typical
analyses when canned Colour (EBC Units) 8 - 12 Bitterness
(EBU's) 25 - 35 Solids (by refractometer) 80% - 82% Acidity
(as lactic) 1% max pH 5 - 6 Free Amino Nitrogen 0.15%
Canadian Style Ale - A dark sweet yet subtle beer
brewed to quench the thirst and satisfy the hunger. OG 1036°
to 1040°. Typical analyses when canned Colour (EBC Units)
8 - 12 Bitterness (EBU's) 25 - 35 Solids (by refractometer)
80% - 82% Acidity (as lactic) 1% max pH 5 - 6 Free Amino
Nitrogen 0.15%
Brown Ale - Full bodied satisfyingly dark with good
hoppy overtones. OG 1036° to 1040°. Typical analyses when
canned Colour (EBC Units) 90 - 100 Bitterness (EBU's) 17
- 23 Solids (by refractometer) 80% - 82% Acidity (as lactic)
1% max pH 5 - 6 Free Amino Nitrogen 0.15%
Pale Ale - A dark sweet yet subtle beer brewed to
quench the thirst and satisfy the hunger. OG 1036° to 1040°.
Typical analyses when canned Colour (EBC Units) 22 - 28
Bitterness (EBU's) 17 - 23 Solids (by refractometer) 80%
- 82% Acidity (as lactic) 1% max pH 5 - 6 Free Amino Nitrogen
0.15%
American Style Light Beer - A gentle delicate light
lager, subtly flavoured yet refreshing to the full. OG 1036°
to 1040°. Typical analyses when canned Colour (EBC Units)
4 - 8 Bitterness (EBU's) 18 - 27 Solids (by refractometer)
80% - 82% Acidity (as lactic) 1% max pH 5 - 6 Free Amino
Nitrogen 0.15%
Blonde Beer - Reminiscent of the slightly hoppier
lager style beers popular throughout Canada. OG 1036° to
1040°. Typical analyses when canned Colour (EBC Units) 8
- 12 Bitterness (EBU's) 25 - 35 Solids (by refractometer)
80% - 82% Acidity (as lactic) 1% max pH 5 - 6 Free Amino
Nitrogen 0.15%
Dry Lager - Golden crisp beer popular in northern
Europe. Light and refreshing. OG 1036° to 1040°. Typical
analyses when canned Colour (EBC Units) 8 - 12 Bitterness
(EBU's) 25 - 35 Solids (by refractometer) 80% - 82% Acidity
(as lactic) 1% max pH 5 - 6 Free Amino Nitrogen 0.15%
Premium Pilsner - Light and delicate, this pilsner
is a great thirst quencher. OG 1036° to 1040°. Typical analyses
when canned Colour (EBC Units) 4 - 7 Bitterness (EBU's)
25 - 35 Solids (by refractometer) 80% - 82% Acidity (as
lactic) 1% max pH 5 - 6 Free Amino Nitrogen 0.15%
Anniversary Ale - Rich and warming with an unmistakable
"aged" flavour - this beer should ideally be served in nips.
OG 1060° to 1064°. Typical analyses when canned Colour (EBC
Units) 27 - 33 Bitterness (EBU's) 45 - 55 Solids (by refractometer)
80% - 82% Acidity (as lactic) 1% max pH 5 - 6 Free Amino
Nitrogen 0.15%
Cerveza - A gentle, delicate light lager subtly
flavoured, refreshing to the full. Typical analyses when
canned Colour (EBC Units) 8 - 12 Bitterness (EBU's) 45 -
55 Solids (by refractometer) 80% - 82% Acidity (as lactic)
1% max pH 5 - 6 Free Amino Nitrogen 0.15%
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