Master the Essentials:
5 All-Grain Recipes for Every Major Beer Style
Create a free account to access the easiest 3-ingredient bitter recipe, plus our complete troubleshooting and equipment reference charts.
5 Proven Recipes Inside
From beginner-friendly to competition-worthy brews
6.8–7.3% ABV
4.0–4.3% ABV
4.0–4.5% ABV
5.6–6.1% ABV
4.8–5.4% ABV
What Makes This Guide Different
Start Easy with the Bass Bitter Clone
Features the ultra-simple 3-ingredient bitter recipe — only Maris Otter malt, Crystal malt, and Target hops. Perfect for your first all-grain batch with a single 60-minute hop addition. Foolproof and delicious.
Diverse Styles to Master
From our signature hoppy IPA to a rich Oatmeal Stout and crisp Pilsner. Learn the fundamentals of each major beer style with recipes we've brewed and perfected ourselves.
Complete Troubleshooting Guide
Detailed solutions for common issues: beer too bitter, lacks body, poor head retention, or off-flavours. Know exactly how to fix problems before they ruin your batch.
Essential All-Grain Equipment List
Know exactly what you need (and what you don't) for a full all-grain setup. Includes UK supplier recommendations like The Malt Miller and GetErBrewed so you can start immediately.
Plus: Essential Brewing References
Everything you need in one place
Complete list of all-grain brewing equipment with capacity recommendations and UK supplier links.
Quick-reference solutions for bitter beer, thin body, poor head retention, and off-flavours.
Target sulfate:chloride ratios for hoppy vs. malty beers, plus UK water notes for perfect brewing.
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