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Hi Guys, I like my beer, but here's the thing, when someone describes as beer as Hoppy or Malty I don't know what that tastes like. Using commercial beers such as Stella, Guinness ect, could you give me (several) examples of a beer that is particularly Hoppy or Malty (not both that will only...

Hi, I have a brew on the go in a FV, its close to being finished but not quite. I now have to be away from home (not planned) for a couple of weeks, will it be a problem to leave it in the FV till I come back? Will the recent hot weather cause a problem? I've maged to keep the temp at 24...

Hi, I still regard myself as having L plates when it comes to beer making, but I have found that the beers I have bottled are better than the one I put in the cornie. Of course it could just be that there was a problem with that one brew (Coopers Wheat Beer). In general, are there beers that do...

I have had success with the Coopers kits, each one turning out a nice pint. My latest effort was a Muntons 2 can kit which I am hoping will be good. My question is this, if I use a normal Coopers kit but instead of sugar or dry malt extract use the liquid version will this be the same as a two...

The other day I noticed that my daughter had a bottle of Desperados, which for those who don't know (I didn't, but then I'm an old git) is a Cerveza beer with a shot of Tequila in it. My question is this, if I wanted to make the same thing using a Coppers' kit, is it just a simple matter of...

Made my first 2 can kit. Very easy to make up, smells gorgeous. Is it too early to drink yet? :D Luckily I have a few cold ones to take my mind off of it. I will be interested to see whether the extra cost is worth it, as you can see below, all my other kits have been Coopers' kits at half...

Hi, My second brew, a Coopers Wheat Beer has been in my 1st new Cornie for about three weeks. I initially put in about 5 psi and bled the air out just to make it safe and left it to stand for a few days. Looking at the various charts and guides they all recommend reducing the temperature but I...

Hi, Got my first cornie and regulator from Norm. All arrived well packaged and on schedule. Most of you know this already, its a great way to buy a cornie. Check out the link at the top of the page. Ok quick question....When you force carbonate to say 10-15 psi, do you leave the gas connected...

Hi, Got my second Coopers kit going today, the Wheat Beer. All went according to plan with an OG of 1034 at 26C, is this a bit low? The OG not the temperature. This hobby is sooooo addictive, I researched getting a plastic keg for the next batch, but came to the conclusion that for a little...

Hi, I started a Coopers lager kit on the 22/7 with an og of 1035. On the 29th I had a reading of 1012 followed by two readings of 1011 and that's where I am today. The only reason I ask if its ready yet is because when I pour the beer into the hydrometer tube there are quite a lot of bubbles...

As a reborn home brewer, one of my recent posts asked the question, what will it taste like? This has given me an idea. As someone trying out a kit or recipe for the first time of course you want to know, what will it be like, what will it be similar to? There must be hundreds of you out there...

I started a Coopers lager kit last weekend. All seems to be going well. Its the normal starter kit with no extras, just what came in the box What sort of lager will I end up with? What will it be like, Fosters, XXXX or similar to another famous beer? I know I can't drink it yet (its come...

Hi folks, Only my 3rd post with a 2 day old Coopers lager kit on the go, so very much a newbie. Before starting my first kit I did a bit of research and watched a few videos, Craig Tube ect and found out that temperature control is responsible for many failures as well as failing to sterilize...

Hi, After a few disastrous attempts at home brewing in the early 80's I decided to give it another go. I have gone for a Cooper's Lager kit which I started yesterday following the instructions and watching the videos (inc Craigs Tube). The bucket is next to me as I type and after only a day...