Interesting. I used to brew Coopers lager about 30 years ago when there wasn’t much other choice. My memory is that it was always hit and miss. It could turn out OK and it could turn out not that great with a distinct twang. Here’s a tip for Coopers lager - the yeast they supply with it is an ale yeast so it isn’t ever going to taste like a genuine lager. Replace the yeast with a proper lager yeast and then see the difference. Make sure you ferment at the proper temperature for the yeast. Nice video.
Back brewing after a 3 year break. My god I've missed it. More than I thought in fact. This was a great video to watch while mine is currently fermenting.
@@nigeandersextraordinarybee3723 Oh just a good old coopers aussie lager. Can't go wrong with a basic to start off. Will probably start an Irish stout once I've bottled this one.
Thankyou for sharing. I'm new and almost ready for my First brew. I have Coopers European lager kit swapping out the yeast for SafLager 34/70. I've heard mixed messages over how long to leave the beer. I was thinking 4 months but after watching this, I may leave half my bottles for next year and do this with all my subsequent batches.
We have done that, th-cam.com/video/mcg513Bdvk4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=T20RnM02-NUJm_xC Also see episode one of the 2023 beer kit festival, be do a direct comparison between Coopers brewed with the kit yeast and a lager yeast.
Every Coopers kit I've done has had that home brew twang. My last Coopers, Australian Pale has been in the bottle for 8 weeks and it's still Twangy. I might try it again in 52 weeks times ;-). That will take some perseverance.
I don't think that coopers twang really goes, it is just less noticible after a good chunk of time. We will be reviewing a Coopers English Bitter soon, the brew went well, I have high hopes!
@@nigeandersextraordinarybee3723 Thanks for the reply. I did the Woodfordes Wherry kit and it was twangless. My favourite so far apart from my all grain brews... although I don't think it's fair to compare
On the whole it is brewing sugar, unless we state otherwise. The times we have not used that it is mentioned in the vid, such as using light spray in the Coopers Bitter kit.
@@nigeandersextraordinarybee3723 I think it's great that your doing them in their basic form as that's how most of us would start off brewing them. Do you have a top list of kits that you have tried?
@@briancruickshank5678 No list as such but there are beers that we both go back to. The Festival and Young's kits are both great for those that are new to brewing, so the Young's American IPA is an old fave as is the Festival Pride of London Porter. The Bulldog Brews kits require a little more experience; Bad Cat is one that we have both done several times and their Cortez Gold Mexican Cerveza knocked our socks off.
Anders here. When I brew, I'll take a couple of bottles out and "hide" them just to see how they age. As soon as the rest is ready, that it, I'm all over 'em!
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Interesting. I used to brew Coopers lager about 30 years ago when there wasn’t much other choice. My memory is that it was always hit and miss. It could turn out OK and it could turn out not that great with a distinct twang. Here’s a tip for Coopers lager - the yeast they supply with it is an ale yeast so it isn’t ever going to taste like a genuine lager. Replace the yeast with a proper lager yeast and then see the difference. Make sure you ferment at the proper temperature for the yeast. Nice video.
Thanks for the advice and thanks for watching.
Fine with lme not granulated sugar
Back brewing after a 3 year break. My god I've missed it. More than I thought in fact. This was a great video to watch while mine is currently fermenting.
Excellent news, what are you brewing?
@@nigeandersextraordinarybee3723 Oh just a good old coopers aussie lager. Can't go wrong with a basic to start off. Will probably start an Irish stout once I've bottled this one.
Coopers are so underrated. All the best with it.
@@nigeandersextraordinarybee3723 thx
Thankyou for sharing. I'm new and almost ready for my First brew. I have Coopers European lager kit swapping out the yeast for SafLager 34/70. I've heard mixed messages over how long to leave the beer. I was thinking 4 months but after watching this, I may leave half my bottles for next year and do this with all my subsequent batches.
if you are using proper lager yeast it will probably not take as long. Check out episode 1 of the beer kit festival.
Swap the yeast out for a lager yeast, brew at around 12c and it's a stunning lager
We have done that, th-cam.com/video/mcg513Bdvk4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=T20RnM02-NUJm_xC
Also see episode one of the 2023 beer kit festival, be do a direct comparison between Coopers brewed with the kit yeast and a lager yeast.
You guys are really great and entertaining thank you and regard
Thank you, and thank you for watching.
Do you think that the homebrew taste you're describing may be due to oxidation? It would explain why it's more discernable after sitting longer...
The homebrew 'twang' is not oxidation. If it was oxidation the beer would get worse with storage. With this lager, it improves over time.
Love the beer cam
Why thank you, and thanks for watching.
Every Coopers kit I've done has had that home brew twang. My last Coopers, Australian Pale has been in the bottle for 8 weeks and it's still Twangy. I might try it again in 52 weeks times ;-). That will take some perseverance.
I don't think that coopers twang really goes, it is just less noticible after a good chunk of time. We will be reviewing a Coopers English Bitter soon, the brew went well, I have high hopes!
@@nigeandersextraordinarybee3723 Thanks for the reply. I did the Woodfordes Wherry kit and it was twangless. My favourite so far apart from my all grain brews... although I don't think it's fair to compare
Nige here, that was the first kit I did, it tasted like proper pub bitter. I will get round to it at some point to brew it for the channel.
@John Ivory I've never done a lager but it's on the cards. I've an all grain recipe for Greek Mythos if you're interested
That is a good idea to brew some now for next year I think I need to clean my shed out to make room for more beer lol
Throw it all out, beer is more important.
Hi guys, nice videos. Can I just ask you what fermentables you are using with the one can kits? I think viewers would find that useful. Cheers!
On the whole it is brewing sugar, unless we state otherwise. The times we have not used that it is mentioned in the vid, such as using light spray in the Coopers Bitter kit.
@@nigeandersextraordinarybee3723 I think it's great that your doing them in their basic form as that's how most of us would start off brewing them. Do you have a top list of kits that you have tried?
@@briancruickshank5678 No list as such but there are beers that we both go back to. The Festival and Young's kits are both great for those that are new to brewing, so the Young's American IPA is an old fave as is the Festival Pride of London Porter. The Bulldog Brews kits require a little more experience; Bad Cat is one that we have both done several times and their Cortez Gold Mexican Cerveza knocked our socks off.
If you aren’t drinking it cold it will be as rough as hessian undies.
Very good ananology.
Thanks helpful
Happy to be of service.
I want to start brewing.. but theres no way in hell im leaving a beer for 18months... I just simply couldn't do it ..
Anders here. When I brew, I'll take a couple of bottles out and "hide" them just to see how they age. As soon as the rest is ready, that it, I'm all over 'em!
Stop using granulated sugar brewing sugar or liquid malt extract and finishing hops.
It's a bit hard when using beer kits!