Black Rock New Zealand

Situated in the Heart of the South Pacific, New Zealand boasts an unsurpassed climate and environment for the production of high quality grain and seed crops. In fact, the island whilst only about the size of Great Britain, spans nearly 12 degrees of latitude, providing a rich range of micro-climates, from which springs a wealth of clean, healthy produce. This climate, a pollution-free environment, responsive young soils and a comparative freedom from pests and disease, offers superb conditions for the production of high quality two row malting barley and hops - the ingredients which make up Black Rock.

Black Rock homebrew kits are made by the Black Rock Brewing Company of Auckland, New Zealand. The Company believes that there is no artificial way to produce malt or malt extract, and uses traditional methods to manufacture its high quality range of homebrew concentrates. It also believes that the only way to produce a superlative homebrew concentrate is by setting out to produce a superlative beer. At Black Rock the chief arbiter of quality is therefore a skilled brewmaster.

This combination of traditional methods, brewing expertise and the use of only the very best New Zealand ingredients - two row malting barley, hops and some of the purest water in the world - ensures a premium product which delivers superb quality and taste. Intimate control of the entire process - from the growing of the barley to the concentration of the wort- guarantees the consistency and high standard of every can of Black Rock on the shelf. balanced to brew superb beers, modelled on the finest tradition of brewers art.

Black Rock Beer Kits are made using 2 row malting barley from New Zealand's Canterbury Plains, home of some of the finest Barley in the world. High Alpha Acid varieties of Nelson's hops are added such as SuperAlpha, Sticklbract and Hallerton for Aroma, whole hops -  not dried, are boiled with the wort, which make them ideal for production of great beers.

Varietals

Black Rock Export Pilsener Lager beer kit

A traditional Czech lager in the Pilsener style.  Crisp, clear and refreshing.

Black Rock Bock Lager beer kit

A robust and full flavoured German style dark lager.

Black Rock Miner's Stout beer kit

The West Coast coal miners meal at the end of the day. Dark, smooth and satisfying.

Black Rock New Zealand Company Bitter beer kit

Originally brewed in England for the long voyage to New Zealand.  Rich, strong and tasty.

Black Rock Nut Brown Ale Beer Kit

A malty, deep amber beer.  Clean tasting with accented malty flavours. Excellent nutty flavour from lots of crystal malt.

Black Rock Pilsner Blonde Lager beer kit

Continental style lager, sweeter than Export Pilsener.

Black Rock Whispering Wheat beer kit

Liquid gold with a fruity flavour.  Lively and refreshing.