Which Coopers kit?

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urbantreemonkey

Which Coopers kit?

Post by urbantreemonkey » Sun Mar 22, 2009 7:32 pm

I'm buying a starter kit from the brewmart and i have a choice of Bitter, Real ale or Draught bitter and i'm not to sure what one to go for :?
The beers i like to drink are Tribute, Woodfordes Wherry, Fullers honeydew? Basically not to heavy/ dark.
I'm new to Ale as i was a lager drinker for years but have fallen for the less gassy more flavoursome ale! :)
Any advice would be welcome!
Cheers Shaun
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brysie

Re: Which Coopers kit?

Post by brysie » Sun Mar 22, 2009 7:39 pm

hey shaun, im a fan of the wherry myself,

theres some posts about the woodfordes kits sticking but ive done three now without a hitch and ive just started my fourth. :D
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urbantreemonkey

Re: Which Coopers kit?

Post by urbantreemonkey » Sun Mar 22, 2009 7:51 pm

Thanks brysie, i'm going to do a wherry next but i wanted to do a Coopers first incase i cock it up!
Just wanted to know which of the 3 Coopers kits to go for :)
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brysie

Re: Which Coopers kit?

Post by brysie » Sun Mar 22, 2009 8:26 pm

ok hand on heart,

best coopers kit ive done and want to do again? [and ive done lager, bitter,ale and stout] the stout wins hands down, done to ditch`s recipe. :D
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mickhew

Re: Which Coopers kit?

Post by mickhew » Sun Mar 22, 2009 8:38 pm

I am drinking a Coopers Bitter at the mo, and it's very nice. Made it with a bag of Munton's enhancer. Was going to do the Stout, and will, but hear that the froth can go mad and overspill the f.v, so I'm going to wait until it's warmer, then I can do it in the garage. Look for my post "Coopers Bitter wasn't infected after all" posted today ,for a picture. I used Beer Brite in the keg too. Last one was a Wherry which was lovely, this Bitter is as good, all about tastebuds really.
PICTURE HERE http://img6.imageshack.us/my.php?image= ... bitter.jpg
Last edited by mickhew on Sun Mar 22, 2009 8:55 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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brysie

Re: Which Coopers kit?

Post by brysie » Sun Mar 22, 2009 8:53 pm

mickhew wrote:the froth can go mad and overspill the f.v,
just make up to 20 litres and after the initial mad ferment slows down, top up to 23l. :D
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mickhew

Re: Which Coopers kit?

Post by mickhew » Sun Mar 22, 2009 8:57 pm

Ah good idea ! Do I have to top up slowly?, i.e, try not to aerate the wort at that stage ? Sorry to hijack this post with my own questions !
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urbantreemonkey

Re: Which Coopers kit?

Post by urbantreemonkey » Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:13 pm

No worries :)
I dont think i'll do a stout i dont really like it. :-& i prefer lighter brews.
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brysie

Re: Which Coopers kit?

Post by brysie » Sun Mar 22, 2009 11:11 pm

mickhew wrote:Do I have to top up slowly?,
yeah be gentle.
urbantreemonkey wrote:I dont think i'll do a stout i dont really like it.

im a lager man myself :D
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