Premium All Grain Recipe Kit

Brew a bright, crisp and hop-forward Australian-style XPA with the Border XPA All Grain Recipe Kit from Border Brewing Supplies.

Border XPA combines Amarillo, Centennial and Citra hops to produce layers of citrus, orange, grapefruit, tropical fruit and floral aroma. The clean malt base provides enough body to support the hops while maintaining the refreshing drinkability expected from an XPA.

Lallemand BRY-97 American West Coast Ale Yeast creates a clean fermentation profile and dry finish, allowing the fresh American hop character to remain the focus.

At approximately 5% ABV and 30 IBU, Border XPA sits between a modern Australian pale ale and a lighter American IPA: aromatic, flavourful and firmly hopped without becoming heavy or excessively bitter.

Every Border Brewing recipe kit is freshly crushed and packed to order using quality brewing ingredients.

Why You'll Love This Kit

✔ Bright, modern Australian-style XPA

✔ Amarillo, Centennial and Citra hops

✔ Citrus, orange, grapefruit and tropical fruit character

✔ Clean malt base with a crisp finish

✔ Generous hopstand and dry-hop additions

✔ Includes Lallemand BRY-97 West Coast Ale Yeast

✔ Freshly crushed and packed to order

✔ Makes approximately 23 litres

✔ Suitable for Grainfather, BrewZilla, Guten, RoboBrew and BIAB

Flavour Profile

Border XPA pours a bright golden colour with a persistent white head and an inviting citrus-forward aroma.

Amarillo provides sweet orange, citrus and floral notes, while Centennial contributes grapefruit, lemon and subtle pine. Citra adds fresh lime, grapefruit, passionfruit and tropical fruit character.

The combination of pale malt, Vienna malt and rolled wheat creates a clean, lightly bready malt foundation with a smooth mouthfeel and good head retention. The restrained malt profile allows the hops to remain prominent without leaving the beer thin or unbalanced.

The result is a crisp and aromatic XPA with vibrant hop flavour, balanced bitterness and an easy-drinking dry finish.

Style: Australian XPA / American Pale Ale

Appearance: Bright gold with a persistent white head

Aroma: Citrus, orange, grapefruit, tropical fruit and floral hops

Flavour: Fresh citrus and tropical hops over a clean, lightly bready malt base

Body: Light to medium and smooth

Bitterness: Moderate and balanced

Finish: Crisp, clean and dry

What's Included

Your recipe kit includes the complete grain bill, hops and yeast required by the recipe.

Included:

• 5.25kg Freshly Crushed Grain

• 200g Brewing Hops

• 1 x Lallemand BRY-97 American West Coast Ale Yeast

• Complete Brewfather Recipe

• Full Brewing Specifications

The complete 200g of hops is used across the boil, hopstand and dry-hop additions. Follow the supplied Brewfather recipe for the correct varieties, quantities, temperatures and addition times.

Additional products such as Whirlfloc, Servomyces Yeast Nutrient and Water Chemistry Salts are available separately if required.

Recipe Specifications

Complete Brewfather Recipe

Your Brewfather recipe includes:

• Complete grain bill

• Mash and mash-out schedule

• Mash and sparge water volumes

• Recommended water profile

• Boil additions

• Hopstand quantities and timing

• Dry-hop quantities and timing

• Yeast details

• Fermentation schedule

• Carbonation target

• Brewing specifications

View the complete Brewfather recipe: Border XPA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an XPA?

XPA generally means Extra Pale Ale.

In Australia, the term commonly describes a bright, pale and highly aromatic beer with more hop character than a standard pale ale but less alcohol and bitterness than many American IPAs.

Border XPA is approximately 5% ABV with 30 IBU, delivering substantial hop aroma and flavour while remaining balanced and easy to drink.

Is Border XPA an American Pale Ale?

Border XPA sits comfortably within the broader American Pale Ale family but is presented in the lighter, highly aromatic style commonly called XPA in Australia.

It uses American hop varieties and clean West Coast ale yeast, with a pale colour, crisp body and prominent citrus-forward hop character.

What hops are used in Border XPA?

Border XPA uses:

• Amarillo

• Centennial

• Citra

Together they produce orange, lemon, grapefruit, lime, tropical fruit, floral and subtle pine characteristics.

Do I use the complete 200g of hops?

Yes. The complete 200g is used throughout the recipe:

• 25g across the boil additions

• 75g in the hopstand

• 100g in the dry hop

Follow the supplied Brewfather recipe for the exact variety, quantity and timing of every addition.

What temperature is the hopstand?

The recipe uses a 20-minute hopstand at 90°C.

Follow the Brewfather recipe for the correct quantities of Amarillo, Centennial and Citra used during this addition.

When should I add the dry hops?

The recipe specifies a four-day dry-hop contact time using Amarillo, Centennial and Citra.

Add the hops according to the supplied fermentation and dry-hop schedule. Minimise oxygen exposure when adding hops and during packaging to help preserve the fresh hop aroma.

Is Border XPA very bitter?

No. Border XPA is calculated at approximately 30 IBU with a BU/GU ratio of 0.63.

It has enough bitterness to balance the malt and support the hop character, but it should remain smoother and more approachable than a strongly bitter West Coast IPA.

Is the grain freshly crushed?

Yes. The grain is freshly crushed before collection or dispatch unless otherwise requested.

Please allow a minimum of two business hours when ordering freshly crushed recipe kits for Click & Collect.

Which brewing systems is this recipe suitable for?

This recipe is suitable for:

• Grainfather

• BrewZilla

• Guten

• RoboBrew

• Brew in a Bag systems

• Traditional three-vessel systems

The recipe is calculated at 70% brewhouse efficiency and can be adjusted in Brewfather to suit your equipment.

What fermentation temperature should I use?

The supplied fermentation profile begins at 19°C before gradually increasing:

• 19°C for three days

• 20°C for one day

• 21°C for approximately four days

Always confirm fermentation is complete with stable gravity readings before cold crashing or packaging.

Does this kit include yeast?

Yes. The kit includes one packet of Lallemand BRY-97 American West Coast Ale Yeast.

BRY-97 produces clean fermentation character with high attenuation, allowing the citrus and tropical hop flavours to remain prominent.

Why is rolled wheat included?

Rolled wheat supports head formation and retention while contributing a smooth mouthfeel.

It helps the finished XPA maintain body and texture without introducing excessive malt sweetness or colour.

Can beginners brew Border XPA?

This recipe is best suited to brewers who have completed at least one all grain batch.

The mash schedule is straightforward, but accurate hopstand timing, careful dry hopping and controlled fermentation will produce the best result.

Do I need anything else?

For the best results, consider adding:

• Whirlfloc

• Servomyces Yeast Nutrient

• Water Chemistry Salts

• Brewing Cleaner

• No-rinse Sanitiser

These products are available separately.

Why Buy from Border Brewing Supplies?

Border Brewing Supplies freshly prepares recipe kits from our homebrew shop in Tweed Heads South.

Order online for delivery across Australia or choose Click & Collect if you are located around Tweed Heads, the Gold Coast, Northern Rivers, Brisbane or the Queensland–New South Wales border.

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