Brew a bold Black IPA at home with intense hop aroma, dark color, and a crisp, dry finish in a 1-gallon batch ready in about four weeks.
Makes 1 gallon (approximately 10–12 bottles) of fresh craft beer
Ready to drink in about 4 weeks
Hop-forward Black IPA with piney, citrusy, and resinous character
All-in-one kit with reusable equipment, ingredients, and step-by-step instructions
Title
✅ Beginner-friendly with step-by-step brewing support
Flavor Profile & Beer Style
Black IPA, also known as Cascadian Dark Ale, combines the bold hop character of an IPA with the dark appearance of a stout. This version delivers pine, citrus, and resin from Pacific Northwest hops layered over a clean malt backbone. Debittered dark malts create deep color without harsh roast, resulting in a crisp, hop-forward beer with a dry finish.
What's Included in the Kit
This complete 1-gallon beer making kit includes everything you need to brew from start to finish.
Brewing & Fermentation Equipment
1-gallon glass carboy
Funnel
Rubber stopper and airlock
Thermometer
Transfer & Bottling Tools
Racking cane
Transfer tubing and clamp
Ingredients
Black IPA recipe kit
Specialty grains
Five hop varieties
Yeast
Instructions & Sanitation
Sanitizer
Step-by-step Guide to Craft Brewing
All equipment is reusable for future batches.
How the Brewing Process Works
Brewing your Black IPA at home is approachable and rewarding:
Brew: Steep specialty grains, boil the wort, and add hops to build hop-forward flavor
Ferment: Transfer to the carboy and ferment to develop clean bitterness and aroma
Bottle: Bottle your beer and allow it to naturally carbonate
Enjoy: Ready to drink in about 4 weeks
No prior brewing experience required — just follow the included step-by-step guide.
Who This Kit Is Best For
This kit is ideal for:
IPA fans who want bold hop flavor with a dark appearance
Homebrewers curious about Black IPA and Cascadian Dark Ale styles
Brewers looking to explore hop-forward beers beyond standard IPAs
Gift buyers shopping for an adventurous beer-making experience
Black IPA Specs
Batch Size: 1 gallon (10–12 bottles)
ABV: ~5.75%
Style: Black IPA
Bitterness: Moderate to high
Color: Deep black
Yeast: Ale yeast
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Black IPA Beer Making Kit
$49.99
What You'll Brew
Black IPA (Cascadian Dark Ale)
A bold, hop-forward Black IPA with piney, citrusy, and resinous hop aromas layered over a smooth, dark malt base. The beer pours jet black while finishing crisp and dry, delivering bright hop character without harsh roast bitterness. This style balances dramatic appearance with classic IPA drinkability.
What's Inside the Black IPA Beer Making Kit
This complete 1-gallon beer making kit includes everything you need to brew from start to finish.
Brewing & Fermentation Equipment
1-gallon glass carboy
Funnel
Rubber stopper and airlock
Thermometer
Transfer & Bottling Tools
Racking cane
Transfer tubing and clamp
Ingredients
Black IPA recipe kit
Specialty grains
Five hop varieties
Yeast
Instructions & Sanitation
Sanitizer
Step-by-step Guide to Craft Brewing
All equipment is reusable for future batches.
Make Your Own Black IPA Beer
Brewing your own Black IPA lets you explore how hops and specialty malts work together without overpowering each other. This kit teaches how dark color can be achieved without heavy roast, while hops remain the star of the glass. Whether you’re expanding your IPA experience or trying a new hybrid style, this kit delivers a rewarding, hands-on brew.
Easy Steps to Making Black IPA Beer
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