Description
Bayer 20L Fresh Wort Kit
Bayer, or Münchener Dunkel as the style is known internationally, was among the first modern lager beers to become popular in Norway. When the beer type was introduced in the 1840s, it represented something entirely new, and for several decades Bayer was one of the country's most popular beer styles. Although the lighter pilsner eventually took over, Bayer has in recent years experienced a well-deserved renaissance among both home brewers and craft breweries.
This Fresh Wort Kit was developed in collaboration between Austmann Bryggeri, Brewshop, and Norbrygg, and was launched during the world's first Bag Night in June 2026. The recipe was designed by Espen Breivik, head of Norbrygg Trøndelag and known for a number of award-winning beers in national brewing competitions.
The result is a classic Bayer that simultaneously leans gently towards the Bokkøl tradition. The beer has a rich malt character without being heavy or sweet, combining high drinkability with great depth of flavor. Expect a lovely aroma with hints of fresh bread crust, caramelized malt, figs, nuts, and dried fruit.
Malt Profile
In the pursuit of the perfect Bayer, the malt base is carefully composed to create complexity and depth without losing the balance that characterizes a good Bayer.
The recipe consists of:
- Dark Munich Malt
- Pilsner Malt
- Vienna Malt
- Triple Melanoidin
- Carafa Special III
- Special N
Triple Melanoidin and Special N are supplied by Bonsak and represent Norwegian craft malt of the highest quality. These specialty malts contribute deep malt tones, bread crust, light caramel, dark fruit, and the characteristic richness that makes this beer so flavorful.
Brewed by Austmann Brewery
The wort is professionally brewed by Austmann Bryggeri in Trondheim – one of Norway's most renowned craft breweries. Our Fresh Wort Kits always come with 20 liters of pre-adjusted wort, with no need to add water. You therefore get exactly the flavor, body, and water profile the brewer designed the beer for.
Simple Brewing Process
With a Fresh Wort Kit, there's no need to mash or boil. The wort is pre-brewed and ready to use.
You only need to:
- Pour the wort into a sanitized fermenter
- Add yeast
- Ferment at the recommended temperature
- Carbonate in bottles or kegs
The result is an authentic lager beer with a professionally brewed starting point and minimal effort.
Details about the Bayer fresh wort kit:
- Contents: 20 liters of water-adjusted wort, hopped with Magnum, Tettnanger, yeast and instructions.
- 100% ready for fermentation! Transfer to fermenter and add yeast.
- OG 1.056
- FG 1.018
- EBC 31
- IBU 23
- ABV 5.1%
- Yeast: 2 x Fermolager W dry
- Fermentation: 21 days at 12-14°C
A 20L Fresh Wort Kit is equivalent to:
|
Bottle |
Number |
|
0.33L |
60 |
|
0.5L |
40 |
Fresh, professionally brewed wort to brew true pilsner!
This Fresh Wort Kit contains 20 liters of water-adjusted wort, professionally brewed by Austmann Bryggeri, one of Norway's leading microbreweries. With the goal of providing our customers with the absolute highest quality to produce a perfect craft beer at home, the wort is filled into Bag In Box using a high-tech filling machine. The bag is then flushed with nitrogen to ensure minimal oxygen in the wort. The wort is 100% ready for use, and clarifying agent and yeast nutrient are added during boiling. You do not need to top up with water, so just pitch the yeast and follow the instructions.
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