A Tribute to Bathams Best Bitter | Part Grain Beer Kit

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Bathams is a pale-gold, fruity sweetish Bitter with a dry, hoppy finish. It is a good, light refreshing session beer. A favourite in the Black Country!

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A Tribute to Bathams Best Bitter | Part Grain Beer Kit

Bathams is a pale-gold, fruity sweetish Bitter with a dry, hoppy finish. Batham’s Bitter is a massive favourite in the Black Country and for good reason. It is a good, light refreshing session beer, perfect for any occasion. Dark Rock Tribute to Bathams makes 40 pints of 4.4% ABV Black Country style Bitter.

Tribute Series

The Dark Rock Tribute range allows you to produce beers which mirror the classic commercial favourites. We carefully selected and matched quality hops, malts, and yeast to provide you with the closest possible result. Each brewery will have unique factors such as water source and yeast type; therefore, Tribute beers are not intended to be clones. We recommend you have fun by comparing the commercial beer against your own to see how close you can get.

Commercial brewers with extensive knowledge and a passion for craft beers and real ales carefully research and develop each Dark Rock kit. Dark Rock Kits enable you to produce commercial quality beers, all within the comfort of your own home. We add malts and hops at controlled stages of the brewing process to create rich aromas and depths of flavour that are not only stunning but also simply unparalleled.

The Commercial Brewery

Bathams Bitter, now regarded by some as one of the finest in the country, would never have been if it was not for the pernickety tastebuds of pub regulars in a quiet Worcestershire village and the brewing skills of Mr D.B.A (Arthur) Batham. The Bitter alongside the Mild has gained respect among drinkers far and wide who have visited any of the Bathams nine pubs over the past thirty years. The company has continued to expand from that day in 1882 when Daniel Batham Senior became the landlord of the White Horse in Cradley Heath. He would be proud to know that 135 years later in 2012 that Batham’s would be operating 11 pubs throughout the Black Country and beyond!

Why Choose Dark Rock Part Grain Beer Kits?

Dark Rock Part Grain Beer Kits strike the perfect balance between ease and authenticity, making them the ideal choice for anyone who wants to brew exceptional beer at home without jumping straight into All Grain Brewing. Whether you’re just starting out or already an experienced brewer, these kits help you produce commercial-quality, flavour-packed beer with confidence.

Unlike basic extract kits, these take your brewing to the next level by combining traditional extract methods with a simple steeping and boiling process. Using carefully selected malt grains and hops, you’ll unlock richer, more complex flavours and aromas—giving you far greater creative control over your brew. All you need is standard home brewing equipment, plus a 12-litre pan and a thermometer (see full equipment list below), making it an easy upgrade from standard extract kits.

Each kit comes with 3kg of premium malt extract, a freshly packed blend of grains, and top-quality hops sourced from the best producers worldwide. We weigh and pack every ingredient fresh to order, while hops are vacuum sealed in nitrogen-flushed bags to lock in their full character and freshness.

To make your brewing journey even smoother, we provide expert guidance and a wide variety of beer styles to explore—from hazy pale ales and rich stouts to crisp pilsners. With Dark Rock Part Grain Kits, you get everything you need to create truly exceptional beer at home.

Brew with confidence. Brew with Dark Rock.

Kit content 

  • 3kg Brewery Quality Liquid Malt Extract
  • Premium Brewing Yeast
  • Malt Grains
  • Hop Pellets
  • Pure Brew (water treatment and nutrient)
  • Brite Wort clarifier
  • Muslin straining bag
  • Hop T-Bags
  • Starbrite Beer Finings (Vegan-Friendly)
  • Fermenter / Keg ID sticker
  • Full instructions

Allergy Advice: May include barley and other Cereals, containing gluten

Equipment Needed

Specifications

  • Makes: 40 pints / 5 gallons
  • ABV Approx: 4.4%
  • Target Finishing Gravity: 1.010 (approx)
  • Fermentation time: 7-14 days approx
  • Conditioning time: 2 weeks minimum (it will mature further if left longer)

Brewers Tips

This kit includes Pure Brew, a professional enhancer that boosts fermentation and treats brewing water. It feeds yeast with vital nutrients, while removing Chlorine and Chloramine, which can cause off-flavours. Since water quality is key to great beer, we strongly recommend using Pure Brew in every brew for consistently better results.

You’ll also get Harris Starbrite finings, a vegan-friendly clarifier that helps your beer clear quickly and encourages sediment to settle. This is especially useful if you’re kegging, as it reduces the risk of haze and sediment transfer.

To make brewing even easier, we’ve included a muslin grain bag and hop t-bag. For a more advanced setup, consider adding a metal hop spider. It offers better hop circulation during the boil, is easy to clean, and can be reused again and again.

Additional information

Weight 4 kg
Manufacturer

Beer strength

4.1% – 5%

Beer style

7 reviews for A Tribute to Bathams Best Bitter | Part Grain Beer Kit

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22 August 2023

Brilliant kit, did a taste test with a bottle of Bathams, no difference in taste at all

Lesley
22 August 2023

This truly is a stunning replica of bathams. A smooth beer with a great colour and body. Would highly recommend this kit!

Elliott
22 August 2023

A truly stunning replica of bathams. This kit has a stunning full body, with a great colour and tastes identical. I would highly recommend this!

Elliott
22 August 2023

I knew this was going to be ok when it first went into ferment, the wort aroma and flavour were really nice. Now I am starting on drinking it I have to say it’s great! Already started another. Not going to compare with the brewery version but if you like that this will do fine.

Robert
22 August 2023

Excellent kit. Leave to condition for 6 weeks or so and the flavours really come alive. Close copy of the commercial bottled brew. Definitely a repeat brew (after I’ve tried a few of the others ????).

Malcolm

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