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A new range of extract kits from Festival, inspired by Bombardier, Spitfire, Abbot and Wainwright's. I don't mind a pint of Wainwright's but find the other three pretty uninspiring to say the least, but I'm sure they'll appeal to some!

Festival Brigadier Amber Ale: Limited Edition
Venture further into the art of home brewing with the Festival Brigadier Amber Ale Beer Kit. A proud member of the Festival's Limited Edition series, this beer making kit is inspired by the iconic Bombardier Amber Ale, inviting you to embrace the spirit of British beer excellence.

A Rich Tapestry of Flavours in a Craft Beer Kit
The Brigadier Amber Ale homebrew kit is an intricate flavour adventure. Its bold malty backbone interlaces with bright citrus and earthy hop aromas, presenting an amber ale that's hard to resist. The taste is a gratifying mix of satisfying bitterness and characterful hop fruitiness, making every sip a memorable experience.

Product Specifications
- Appearance: Amber-brown Ale with a white head
- Approximate ABV: 4.6%
- Bitterness: 4/5
- Yield: 20 litres (35 Pints)
- Hops: Fuggle (14g) & Centennial hops (14g)
- Extras: Dextrose priming sugar (100g)


Festival Britfire Best Bitter: Limited Edition
Unleash the quintessential British pub experience in the comfort of your own home with the Festival Britfire Best Bitter Beer Kit. As part of the Festival's Limited Edition line that celebrates the rich heritage of British beer, the Britfire Best Bitter is a beer kit designed to take you on a flavourful journey.

Taste the Tradition
This best bitter pours a deep amber with a white head, radiating sweet malt bread notes balanced with a subtle earthy, pine and citrus hop aroma. The taste is a symphony of delightful malt complexity layered with delicate caramel flavours typical of a British bitter. Each sip leaves you with balanced and clean bitterness complemented by a pleasantly earthy, citrus-aromatic allure.

Product Specifications
- Appearance: Pours a deep amber with a white head
- Approximate ABV: 4.1%
- Bitterness: 3.5/5
- Yield: 23 litres (40 Pints)
- Hops: Progress (14g) & Centennial hops (14g)
- Extras: Dextrose priming sugar (100g)


Festival Friar’s Ale Strong Bitter: Savor the Art of Home Brewing
Embark on a journey through British beer tradition with the Festival Friar’s Ale Strong Bitter Beer Kit. This exquisite beer making kit is one of four Limited Edition offerings from Festival, inspired by Greene King’s Abbot Ale. It brings you the opportunity to enjoy a powerful, savoury bitter right in your own home.

A Cascade of Complex Flavours in a Craft Beer Kit
The Friar’s Ale Strong Bitter delivers an experience that is truly unmatched. It presents a delightful mix of earthy and citrus hop notes, elegantly overlaid with malty biscuit aromas. The result is a medium-bodied craft beer that boasts a uniquely robust flavour profile. With each sip, indulge in a delicious mid-palate malt complexity, balanced by a prominent, yet well-calibrated bitterness, beautifully complemented by a bounty of hop flavour.

Product Specifications
- Appearance: Deep Amber with a white head
- Approximate ABV: 4.6%
- Bitterness: 4/5
- Yield: 20 litres
- Hops: Columbus (15g), Admiral (15g), Target (15g), Hallertau Brewer’s Gold (15g)
- Extras: Dextrose priming sugar (100g)


Festival Wright's Golden Ale: Limited Edition
Dive into the world of craft beer with the Festival Wright's Golden Ale Beer Kit. Inspired by Wainwright’s Gold, this beer making kit is part of Festival's Limited Edition range that celebrates the richness of British beer culture. Now you can recreate an authentic pub experience in your own home with an ale that truly stands out.

A Symphony of Flavours in a Craft Beer Kit
The Wright's Golden Ale offers a harmonious blend of subtle malt notes balanced with a delicate floral and citrus hop aroma. Every sip is a rewarding experience, boasting a well-balanced taste that features mild maltiness contrasted by a subtle, lingering bitterness. This symphony of flavours is rounded off with a refreshingly crisp citrus finish.

Product Specifications
- Appearance: Golden with a white head
- Approximate ABV: 4.1%
- Bitterness: 3/5
- Yield: 23 litres (40 Pints)
- Hops: Goldings (14g) & Cascade hops (14g)
- Extras: Dextrose priming sugar (100g)

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I've got the Wright's Golden Ale, will be sticking it on soon if time allows.

Hoping it will be good, most of the Festival kits are.
 
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