Premium All Grain Recipe Kit

Brew a bright, punchy and highly drinkable Session IPA with the Cali Krusher All Grain Recipe Kit from Border Brewing Supplies.

Cali Krusher combines Citra, Krush, Mosaic and Simcoe hops to produce layers of citrus, tropical fruit, stone fruit and pine over a clean, crisp malt base. A generous hopstand and dry-hop addition deliver full IPA flavour and aroma while keeping the alcohol at an easy-drinking 4.3% ABV.

The dry finish, firm bitterness and light body make this a refreshing modern Session IPA without sacrificing the hop intensity expected from a full-strength American IPA.

Cali Krusher achieved 1st place in 2026 with a competition score of 42.5 out of 50.

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

Why You'll Love This Kit

✔ Award-winning Session IPA recipe

✔ 1st place in 2026 with a score of 42.5 out of 50

✔ Citra, Krush, Mosaic and Simcoe hops

✔ Bright citrus and tropical fruit aroma

✔ Light, crisp body with full IPA flavour

✔ Firm bitterness and a clean, dry finish

✔ Includes Lallemand House Ale Yeast

✔ Freshly crushed and packed to order

✔ Makes approximately 23 litres

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

Flavour Profile

Cali Krusher pours a bright pale gold with a persistent white head and an expressive hop aroma.

Citra leads with fresh citrus, grapefruit and tropical fruit, while Krush contributes ripe mango, peach and mixed tropical fruit. Mosaic adds further citrus, berry and stone-fruit complexity, with Simcoe providing grapefruit, pine and a lightly resinous edge.

The malt bill remains clean and supportive, combining Voyager Compass, ATLAS Latrobe and Winter Wheat to provide a light grain character, smooth mouthfeel and good head retention.

A sulfate-forward water profile and highly attenuated fermentation create a crisp, dry finish that keeps the beer refreshing despite its substantial hop character.

Style: American Session IPA

Appearance: Pale gold with a persistent white head

Aroma: Citrus, tropical fruit, mango, stone fruit, grapefruit and pine

Flavour: Bright citrus and tropical hops over a clean, light malt base

Body: Light and smooth

Bitterness: Firm and clean

Finish: Crisp, dry and refreshing

What's Included

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

Included:

• 4.325kg Freshly Crushed Grain

• 250g Brewing Hops

• 1 x Lallemand House Ale Yeast

• Complete Brewfather Recipe

• Full Brewing Specifications

The supplied 250g of hops is used across the boil, hopstand and dry-hop additions. Follow the complete Brewfather recipe carefully for the correct hop 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 schedule

• Mash and sparge water volumes

• Recommended water profile

• Boil additions

• Hopstand temperature and timing

• Dry-hop quantities and timing

• Yeast details

• Fermentation schedule

• Carbonation target

• Brewing specifications

View the complete Brewfather recipe: Cali Krusher Session IPA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Session IPA?

A Session IPA delivers the hop aroma, flavour and bitterness of an American IPA at a lower alcohol level.

Cali Krusher is approximately 4.3% ABV, making it lighter and more refreshing while retaining substantial citrus, tropical fruit and pine hop character.

What hops are used in Cali Krusher?

Cali Krusher uses four complementary American hop varieties:

• Citra

• Krush

• Mosaic

• Simcoe

Together they produce citrus, mango, tropical fruit, stone fruit, grapefruit, berry and pine characteristics.

Is HBC 586 the same as Krush?

Yes. HBC 586 was commercially named Krush.

The Brewfather recipe may display either HBC 586 or Krush depending on how the hop was originally entered into the recipe.

Do I use the complete 250g of hops?

Yes. The complete 250g is used throughout the recipe:

• 20g Simcoe across the boil additions

• 100g combined hops in the 79°C hopstand

• 130g combined hops 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 79°C.

Cooling the wort before adding the hopstand addition helps retain citrus and tropical hop aroma while limiting additional bitterness.

When should I add the dry hops?

The recipe uses a two-day dry-hop contact time.

Add the dry hops according to the supplied Brewfather schedule and avoid unnecessarily extending the contact time, as prolonged exposure can introduce grassy flavours and increase hop harshness.

Is this beer extremely bitter?

Cali Krusher has a calculated bitterness of 36 IBU, but the low original gravity gives it a relatively high BU/GU ratio of 0.89.

The beer should taste firmly bitter and dry, but the large late-hop additions provide enough fruit character to keep the bitterness balanced and enjoyable.

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 House Ale Yeast.

This yeast provides clean fermentation character and high attenuation, allowing the hop character to remain the focus of the finished beer.

Can beginners brew Cali Krusher?

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

The mash is straightforward, but accurate hopstand temperature, oxygen-minimised dry hopping and fermentation temperature control 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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