Beer Making
Plastic barrels with capacities from 2 to 5 gallons.
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2 gallon Economy Barrel - with S30 valve
£29.99
This barrel has a capacity of 10 litres which makes it ideal for the storage and dispensing of up to 2 gallons of beer or cider.
It comes with a screw cap fitted with an S30 valve for use with an S30 cylinder.
It has a small 2" diameter neck which limits access for cleaning.
Ideal for small brews or partial barreling & partial bottling of a standard brew.
Easier to accommodate in a fridge than a 40 Pint Barrel.
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Brupaks BotW - London Bitter
£12.50More detail and information
A well-hopped, copper coloured bitter in the traditional London style. The delightful flavour and aroma of First Gold hops lingers on the palate. Excellent on draught and bottled.
Can be used with the BruBox system. Makes 10 stunning litres. -
Brupaks BotW - Yorkshire Bitter
£12.50More detail and information
A beautiful golden coloured bitter with the perfect balance of malt sweetness and hop bitterness
Its mellow flavour is enhanced with traditional Fuggles hops
Traditionally a tad higher in strength with a hoppier flavour than other bitters served producing a tight creamy head
Excellent on draught and bottled
Can be used with the BruBox system. Makes 10 litres. -
Brupaks BotW - Old London Porter
£12.50More detail and informationAlthough the true definition of a traditional porter has been lost in the mists of time, it is accepted that it should be very dark with a complex flavour and hops in evidence. Our version contains a blend of roasted and caramel malts and a generous dose of Goldings hops. A brew to savour. Excellent on draught and bottled.
Can be used with the BruBox system. Makes 10 luscious litres. -
Brupaks BotW - Irish Extra Stout
£12.50More detail and informationThis traditional stout is packed with flavour. It has the characteristic bitterness from roasted barley balanced by a rounded malt sweetness. Excellent on draught and bottled.
Can be used with the BruBox system. Makes 10 lovely litres. -
Brupaks BotW - Bavarian Pilsner
£13.95More detail and informationThe pilsners of southern Germany are generally softer and less bitter than their northern counterparts. This fine example is perfectly balanced with a delicate bitterness provided by Hallertauer Hersbrucker hops. Although it is acceptable to ferment this beer at room temperature, a cleaner taste will result from the genuine bottom fermenting yeast if the temperature can be held between 12°C and 16°C. Best bottled but can be served from a keg if preferred.
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Brupaks BotW - Belgian Trappist Ale 'Tripel'
£14.50More detail and informationFrom the genre that many rate as the best beer in the World. This beguiling beer is pale and strong with a fruity character. Although high in alcohol its body remains light due the the inclusion of genuine Belgian candi sugar. Best bottled in small (half pint or 33cl) bottles.
Can be used with the BruBox system. Makes 10 stupendous litres.
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Brupaks BotW - Czech Pilsner
£13.95More detail and informationCzech Pilsners tend to have a 'bigger' flavour than their German counterparts. They have a rich golden colour and are often heavily hopped. Our example is both malty and hoppy due to the inclusion of caramelised malt and a generous quantity of genuine Czech Saaz hops. Ferment & dispense as Bavarian Pilsner.
Can be used with the BruBox system. Makes 10 flavoursome litres. -
Brupaks BotW - North German Pilsner
£13.95More detail and informationThis Pilsner is lighter in colour and has a much more pronounced hop flavour than the Bavarian Pilsner. Saaz hops provide the bitterness. Although it is acceptable to ferment this beer at room temperature, a cleaner taste will result from the genuine bottom fermenting yeast if the temperature can be held between 12°C and 16°C. Best bottled but can be served from a keg if preferred. Can be used with the BruBox system. A bottle brewed from this kit won first prize in the Open Lager Class at the National Association of Wine and Beer Makers Annual Show held March 2002 at Weston super Mare.
Can be used with the BruBox system. Makes 10 glorious litres. -
Brupaks BotW - Black Country Mild
£12.50More detail and informationA very dark, bitter-sweet mild ale in the style so loved in the West Midlands.
A low hopping rate allows the sweetness of the malt to come to the fore & dominate.
This beer is best served on draught. Makes 10 mouthful mouthfeel litres. -
Brupaks BotW - Scottish 80 Shilling
£12.50More detail and informationScottish beers are characterised by a rich, malty profile with just enough hops to balance the sweetness.
This traditional ale is dark copper coloured with a complex malt flavour. Excellent on draught and bottled.
Makes 10 great litres.
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Brupaks BotW - Munich Dark Lager
£13.95More detail and informationBefore the invention of pale beers in Pilsen in 1842, the dark lagers of Munich and Vienna were the most favoured beers in Central Europe. All Munich breweries still produce a 'Dunkel', and now so can you. The inclusion of two genuine Bavarian caramel malts gives this beer a deliciously malty flavour and the genuine bottom fermenting yeast its clean palate. Ferment and dispense as Bavarian Pilsner. Makes 10 marvellous litres.
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Brupaks BotW - Dusseldorf Alt
£13.95More detail and informationThe Altbiers of Dusseldorf have probably the highest bitterness level of all European beers, although they are not harsh due the use of large quantities of low alpha 'noble' hops. This Alt has a blend of German roasted malts and Saaz hops. It is malty but with a huge hop character. Although Altbiers are ales, a bottom fermenting yeast has been used as this gives the beer a clean taste similar to commercial examples. Makes 10 awesome litres.
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Brupaks BotW - Bavarian Wheat Beer (Weissbier)
£15.50More detail and informationWheat beers are deservedly popular all over the world but until now have been difficult to brew at home.
For the malt extract the classic ratio of 55% wheat and 45% barley has been used and the Hallertaueur Hersbrucker hops give just a delicate hint of bitterness. Although a bottom fermenting yeast has been used, the characteristic esthery flavours are much in evidence when fermenting at warmer temperatures (20C-25C).
Best bottled but can be served from a keg if preferred. Makes wonderful 10 litres. -
Brupaks BotW - Belgium Trappist Ale 'Dubbel'
£14.50More detail and informationA mild brown ale with a maltier profile than the Tripel. Dark candi sugar provides the colour characteristic flavour of a Dubbel. Best bottled in small (half-pint or 33cl) bottles. Makes 10 depthful litres.
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Brupaks BotW - Belgium Witbier
£15.50More detail and informationWitbiers are very light in both body and flavour and are very refreshing.
This version has both of these qualities and the true characteristic Witbier taste due to the inclusion of coriander seeds and genuine Curacao orange peel.
Best bottled but can be served from a keg if preferred. Makes 10 wonderful Wit Litres. -
Brupaks BotW - San Francisco Steam Beer
£13.95More detail and informationProbably the only indigenous American beer style, this beer is neither ale nor a lager as it is fermented warm with a bottom fermenting yeast. This example emerges with a malty profile balanced by a generous quantity of American Cascade hops. This beer should always be bottled. Makes 10 scintillating litres.
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Brupaks BotW - Christmas Ale - not just for Christmas
£13.95More detail and informationA traditional Belgium speciality. Dark brown, sweet and spicy. This is a beer to savour on cold winter nights. Makes 10 heart warming litres.
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Brupaks - Bruclean - 200g
£3.30More detail and information
The choice of steriliser is a matter of personal preference.
Bruclean is now the only steriliser we use ourselves.
We find it to be a highly effective, no-foam cleaner and steriliser, which is safe for use with all plastics and metals.
It is particularly effective in the cleaning.and sterilising of casks, fermenting vessels and tanks, with maximum recommended contact time 30 minutes.
Bruclean is an alkaline but non-caustic based detergent consisting of alkalis, wetting agents and sequesterants containing an available chlorine donor as a sterilant.
It can be used as a hot or cold solution.
For general cleaning, mix 5 – 10 grams of Bruclean per litre of hot or cold water & rinse equipment after use.
Excellent for automatic cask/keg washers and all CIP systems.
The wearing of rubber gloves for manual cleaning is recommended.
Storage and handling:
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Quick Serve Lever Action Tap
£2.75More detail and information
The spare tap and washer to fit barrels with 2" diameter necks.
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Hambleton Bard S30 gas cylinder - new
£22.00More detail and information
This is the most commonly used CO2 cylinder for topping up the pressure in homebrew beer barrels - e.g.King Kegs.
It can be used with each of the beer barrels shown on our website provided that it is fitted with a gas injection valve rather than a simple vent cap.
Just screw the cylinder down onto the valve to start the gas flowing and turn it back it again to stop.
The gas should be added to the keg in short bursts of 1 second to stop the cylinder freezing in the open position. Running the end of the cylinder under hot water prior to use will also help to prevent this.
These cylinders contain 245g of compressed Carbon Dioxide.
Better value than a box of the CO2 Bulbs (approx 80 gms).
Once fully utilised simply get a re-fill - see separate item.
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Hambleton Bard S30 gas cylinder - refill
£5.00More detail and informationThis is the most commonly used refillable CO2 cylinder for topping up the pressure in home beer barrels.
It can be used with each of the beer barrels shown on our website provided that it is fitted with a gas injection valve rather than a simple vent cap.
Just screw the cylinder down onto the valve to start the gas flowing and turn it back it again to stop.
The gas should be added to the keg in short bursts of 1 second to stop the cylinder freezing in the open position.
Running the end of the cylinder under hot water after use will also help to prevent this.
These cylinders contain approx 245g of compressed Carbon Dioxide.
To obtain the refill just place the order & post the empty one back to us, we will send a full one together with any other items ordered upon the receipt of the empty one.
Hop Shop, 22 Dale Road, Plymouth, PL4 6PE.
