Black Rock Brewing

Black Rock Brewing Black Rock beers are batch brewed by skilled brewers using quality malt, hops and pure New Zealand water.

Black Rock Home Brewing produces a high quality range of beer kits, cider kits and brewing malt extracts at the iconic Speight's Brewery in Dunedin, New Zealand, and distributes them around the world. Our brewers set out to make a fantastic beer with each of our recipes, using traditional brewing methods and stopping before fermentation. The wort then passes through our evaporators, is packaged, and ready for home brewers to add water and yeast to ferment at home.

🚨🍻 BLACK ROCK RECIPE OF THE WEEK 🍻🚨🍻🍻 The Rock II APA 🍻🍻🔥 Bigger. Bolder. Hop-layered.👀 Appearance:Golden with a light h...
03/09/2026

🚨🍻 BLACK ROCK RECIPE OF THE WEEK 🍻🚨

🍻🍻 The Rock II APA 🍻🍻

🔥 Bigger. Bolder. Hop-layered.

👀 Appearance:
Golden with a light haze and a bright white head. Fresh, vibrant, and hop-forward.

👃 Aroma:
Complex and expressive. Citrus, tropical fruit, and pine leap out, layered with subtle floral notes from a powerful hop blend.

😋 Taste:
Bold and balanced. Juicy citrus and tropical fruit lead, backed by pine and light resin. A clean malt base keeps everything smooth while allowing the layered hops to shine.

👄 Mouthfeel:
Medium-bodied with a smooth, rounded texture. Clean fermentation enhances hop clarity without adding heaviness.

🏁 Finish:
Crisp and slightly dry with lingering citrus, pine, and a firm, refreshing bitterness.

💯 Overall Impression:
A next-level American Pale Ale built around a complex hop bill. Bigger, more layered, and more expressive than a standard APA—perfect for brewers looking to push their hop game further.

👇 Keen to brew this one?

https://www.blackrock.co.nz/recipes/the-rock-ii-apa-

📦 Grab your ingredients from your local Home Brew Shop

🌍 Brewed worldwide. 🇳🇿 Proudly NZ made.

31/08/2026

Recipe of the Week!
Black Rock The Radler Clone
Includes:
• 1x Black Rock Brewing BIB Lager
• 2x Spirits Unlimited Fruit Vodka Lime (Add on day 7)
• 1x Spirits Unlimited Fruit Vodka Orange (Add on day 7)
• 1x Flavour Burst Lemon (Add on day 7)

Approx. 5% ABV

Only $77.50 fo this recipe :)

Come see us at Shop 2-108 Church Street for this recipe plus may more!

29/08/2026

Start to brew with Black Rock! Buy a League of Brewers Beer Brewing Starter Kit and thanks to the good folk at Black Rock you can receive a Black Rock Bag in B…

🚨🍻 BLACK ROCK RECIPE OF THE WEEK 🍻🚨🍻🍻🇳🇿 New Zealand Premium Lager 🍻🍻🔥 Crisp. Clean. Premium refreshment.👀 Appearance:Bri...
27/08/2026

🚨🍻 BLACK ROCK RECIPE OF THE WEEK 🍻🚨

🍻🍻🇳🇿 New Zealand Premium Lager 🍻🍻

🔥 Crisp. Clean. Premium refreshment.

👀 Appearance:
Bright pale gold with brilliant clarity and a fine white head. Clean, polished, and highly inviting.

👃 Aroma:
Delicate and refined. Light grainy malt with subtle floral notes and a clean fermentation profile.

😋 Taste:
Smooth and balanced with a light malt backbone. The addition of dextrose helps create a slightly drier finish, keeping the beer crisp and highly refreshing with restrained bitterness.

👄 Mouthfeel:
Light-bodied with a clean, dry texture. Lager fermentation delivers a crisp, precise finish and excellent drinkability.

🏁 Finish:
Short, clean, and refreshing with a soft bitterness and a dry, snappy fade.

💯 Overall Impression:
Inspired by a world-famous New Zealand lager, this recipe is all about clarity, balance, and refreshment. Clean, crisp, and built for easy drinking with a premium feel.

👇 Keen to brew this one?

https://www.blackrock.co.nz/recipes/new-zealand-premium-lager

📦 Grab your ingredients from your local Home Brew Shop

🌍 Brewed worldwide. 🇳🇿 Proudly NZ made.

24/08/2026

Recipe of the Week!
Black Rock Schwarzbier Black Lager
Includes:
• 1x Black Rock Brewing Classic Porter
• 1x Black Rock Unhopped Ultra Light Liquid Malt 1.7 KG
• 1x Fermentis By Lesaffre W-34/70 Yeast (For cold temps) OR Mangrove Jacks Jack’s California Lager Yeast M54 (For normal temps)

Approx. 4.7% ABV

Only $54.95 for this recipe :)

Come see us at Shop 2-108 Church Street Hamlyn Heights for this recipe plus many more!

🚨🍻 BLACK ROCK RECIPE OF THE WEEK 🍻🚨🍻🍻🇮🇪 Irish Dry Stout 🍻🍻🔥 Dark. Dry. Timeless.👀 Appearance:Deep black with ruby highli...
20/08/2026

🚨🍻 BLACK ROCK RECIPE OF THE WEEK 🍻🚨

🍻🍻🇮🇪 Irish Dry Stout 🍻🍻

🔥 Dark. Dry. Timeless.

👀 Appearance:
Deep black with ruby highlights and a creamy tan head. Classic stout presentation—rich and inviting.

👃 Aroma:
Roasted barley, coffee, and dark chocolate lead, with subtle earthy notes from traditional hops.

😋 Taste:
Smooth and dry with layers of roasted coffee, cocoa, and light caramel. A clean malt base provides depth without sweetness, while subtle hop character adds balance.

👄 Mouthfeel:
Medium-light body with a smooth texture. Clean fermentation keeps it crisp and highly drinkable.

🏁 Finish:
Dry and satisfying with lingering roast and a gentle bitterness.

💯 Overall Impression:
Inspired by a world-famous Irish stout, this recipe focuses on balance, drinkability, and classic roasted character. Clean, sessionable, and built for those who appreciate traditional dark beer.

👇 Keen to brew this one?

https://www.blackrock.co.nz/recipes/guinness-clone

📦 Grab your ingredients from your local Home Brew Shop

🌍 Brewed worldwide. 🇳🇿 Proudly NZ made.

🚨🍻 BLACK ROCK RECIPE OF THE WEEK 🍻🚨🍻🍻🇦🇺 Australian Pale Ale (Modern Inspired) 🇦🇺🍻🍻🔥 Fruity. Balanced. Easy-drinking.👀 Ap...
13/08/2026

🚨🍻 BLACK ROCK RECIPE OF THE WEEK 🍻🚨

🍻🍻🇦🇺 Australian Pale Ale (Modern Inspired) 🇦🇺🍻🍻

🔥 Fruity. Balanced. Easy-drinking.

👀 Appearance:
Golden with bright clarity and a soft white head. Clean, fresh, and inviting.

👃 Aroma:
Vibrant and fruity. Passionfruit, citrus, and grapefruit jump out, driven by Galaxy and Cascade hops.

😋 Taste:
Smooth and balanced. Light caramel malt provides a clean backbone, while bright citrus and tropical fruit flavours bring a lively, refreshing character.

👄 Mouthfeel:
Medium-light body with a smooth, rounded texture. A subtle fruity yeast profile enhances drinkability.

🏁 Finish:
Clean and refreshing with lingering citrus and a gentle, balanced bitterness.

💯 Overall Impression:
Inspired by a modern Australian pale ale, this recipe delivers bright fruit-driven hop character over a smooth, easy-drinking base. Balanced, refreshing, and perfect for any occasion.

👇 Keen to brew this one?

https://www.blackrock.co.nz/recipes/young-henrys-pale-ale

📦 Grab your ingredients from your local Home Brew Shop

🌍 Brewed worldwide. 🇳🇿 Proudly NZ made.

🚨🍻 BLACK ROCK RECIPE OF THE WEEK 🍻🚨🍻🍻🇳🇿 NZ Porter (Elemental Inspired) 🇳🇿🍻🍻🔥 Dark. Smooth. Subtly hoppy.👀 Appearance:Dee...
06/08/2026

🚨🍻 BLACK ROCK RECIPE OF THE WEEK 🍻🚨

🍻🍻🇳🇿 NZ Porter (Elemental Inspired) 🇳🇿🍻🍻

🔥 Dark. Smooth. Subtly hoppy.

👀 Appearance:
Deep brown to near black with ruby highlights and a creamy tan head. Rich and inviting in the glass.

👃 Aroma:
Roasted malt and dark chocolate lead, layered with subtle coffee notes and a hint of dark fruit and berry-like character from NZ hops.

😋 Taste:
Smooth and balanced with chocolate, roast, and light caramel from the stout and porter base. A touch of sweetness rounds things out, while Nelson Sauvin adds a subtle fruity twist that lifts the finish.

👄 Mouthfeel:
Medium-bodied with a smooth, rounded texture. Soft and easy-drinking with just enough richness.

🏁 Finish:
Balanced and slightly dry with lingering chocolate, gentle roast, and a subtle fruity hop note.

💯 Overall Impression:
Inspired by a modern NZ porter, this recipe blends classic chocolate and roasted malt character with a unique hop twist. Smooth, balanced, and quietly complex—perfect for those who enjoy a dark beer with a bit of depth.

👇 Keen to brew this one?

https://www.blackrock.co.nz/recipes/renaissance-elemental-porter-
📦 Grab your ingredients from your local Home Brew Shop

🌍 Brewed worldwide. 🇳🇿 Proudly NZ made.

🚨🍻 BLACK ROCK RECIPE OF THE WEEK 🍻🚨🍻🍻🇳🇿 NZ Draught (Classic Inspired) 🇳🇿🍻🍻🔥 Smooth. Malty. Easy-drinking.👀 Appearance:De...
29/07/2026

🚨🍻 BLACK ROCK RECIPE OF THE WEEK 🍻🚨

🍻🍻🇳🇿 NZ Draught (Classic Inspired) 🇳🇿🍻🍻

🔥 Smooth. Malty. Easy-drinking.

👀 Appearance:
Deep golden to light amber with good clarity and a creamy off-white head. Classic draught presentation.

👃 Aroma:
Soft and malty. Light caramel and toasted grain notes with a clean, subtle hop background.

😋 Taste:
Smooth and balanced with a gentle malt backbone from Classic Draught and Unhopped Ultra Light. Mild caramel sweetness is complemented by soft bitterness, keeping it easy-drinking and refreshing.

👄 Mouthfeel:
Medium-light body with a smooth, rounded texture. Clean fermentation keeps it crisp while maintaining a touch of malt richness.

🏁 Finish:
Clean and satisfying with a soft malt fade and a gentle, balanced bitterness.

💯 Overall Impression:
Inspired by New Zealand’s favourite mainstream draught styles, this recipe delivers a smooth, malty, and highly drinkable beer. Familiar, refreshing, and perfect for easy sessions.

👇 Keen to brew this one?

https://www.blackrock.co.nz/recipes/new-zealand-draught

📦 Grab your ingredients from your local Home Brew Shop
🌍 Brewed worldwide. 🇳🇿 Proudly NZ made.

25/07/2026

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