Coopers Stout - Original series or Irish?

[twentyfootwilf]

I'm just doing a Brupaks beers of the world 10l Irish stout kit and a sample taken from the FV tastes pretty good. I plan on doing a 23l kit for kegging and I was wondering what the difference is between Coopers original series Stout and Coopers Irish Stout has anyone done both and can give me some idea?

[Barticus]

Doesnt particularly answer your question but I would suggest if you are going to do another stout, you read this first. Sounds lovely.

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[duffymoon]

I've done both several times. In my opinion the Irish has stronger & more complex flavours including liquorice & coffee, & can be brewed to the full 23 litres without losing its flavour punch. I prefer the non-Irish version brewed short to 19 or 20 litres. In both cases I prefer it with light extract rather than dark, but know that there are others around here who won't agree. It's clearly a matter of opinion so would suggest try both & see which you prefer - they're both great kits & very tolerant of different combinations so you won't be wasting your money.

[truemay]

I've also tried both with a mixture of malt and brown sugar in both.Must say I prefer the original.The Irish seemed a tad thinner in my opinion.

[truemay]

I've also tried both with a mixture of malt and brown sugar in both.Must say I prefer the original.The Irish seemed a tad thinner in my opinion.

[truemay]

I've also tried both with a mixture of malt and brown sugar in both.Must say I prefer the original.The Irish seemed a tad thinner in my opinion.

[Ditch]

Must say I prefer the original.

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[twentyfootwilf]

Thanks for the replies. I think I'll start with the original and see how I like it.

[shazza]

Well?

[twentyfootwilf]

Well?

Haven't got round to doing it yet, Was gonna get one yesterday, but got the Coopers Dark ale instead I will certainly be doing the stout and kegging it ready for christmas time. I shall be doing it as per the 'Ditch' recipe, although unfortunately I don't have access to soft water so it will be as close to the recipe as possible