oh so this is rubbish eh? lets find the best availible stuff and see if we can make beer, here i dont use cans, i get fresh wort that has not been condensed to a can, its so easy, pour bag add 5 litres water to get temp right "or adjust" add yeast and watch a game of cricket
hey craig,just donr my 1st ever brew...i used coopers hertage lager and light malt extract,primed with 3oz of sugar in the keg.
7 days in the fermenter,2 days in the keg...and ok i know its not clear yet but geting some bubbles and already had a taste i cant keep my hands off it...prob the last pint will be great...
i commented on another one of these on if its legal or not, but where can you get one thats not online so its in time for xmas? i live on Cape Cod. like what store can i walk into and buy the coopers kit-on or near Cape Cod?
woops i mixed my pale ale with heaps of boiling hot water and the thermometer reading was around 37degrees celcius so i opened the lid and put some ice in it and turned the fan on till it cooled down now its stabilised to around 24 degrees celcius..... will that period of boiling hot water right at the start ruin my brew ??
hello Craig,nice videos by the way.I m looking to buy a coopers kit for my self but i m a bit concerned because the ones in market at the momment is a little different from yours do you think its just as good?and also following this recipe what is the alcohol level in the beer when its finished?here in England the average alcohol level for beers are between 3.8 to 4.8% of alcohol in a 500 ml can.Thank you very much and hope to hear from you soon,take care budy!
Hi Craig! can i use dextrose from Healthy food store instead of Cooper Brew Enhancer 1 and carbon drops and how i can use dextrose instead of carbon drops?
good video, nice spoken words ,starting to brew for the first time shortly, getting all the kit together , bit by bit , the more videos i see the more things i need. will have to do my homework first, keep up the videos
good video mate, Coopers is my local brewery and i think one of the last Australian owned, most south aussies grew up on their pale or sparkling ale! I've used this kit and had great fun but eventually got to lazy to clean bottles but have decided to get back into it using the keg/co2 kit which is still relatively cheap.Keep up the good work :)
hi mate im australian and i bought two kits from my local kmart, the package looks the same as yours except inside the fermenter is a clear barrel with a seperate part called a filter, which you remove after 3 days of fermenting, alsoo it has no air lock, which makes it hard to determine whether or not its ready to bottle, what are your thoughts and also what do you think about the idea of fermenting the wort with a litre of sarsparella syrup?? i have one fermenting atm,
Hi Craig. I got the latest kit from coopers. It doesn't make use of an airlock. It comes as a 3 piece bucket with a tap. My supplier told me that he has never used this kit before and that I must inform him how well it works. Hopefully my beer would turn out ok. I got a hydrometer aswell within the kit to test the gravity.
Hi Criag. Never brewed before. Bought the equipment and a kit on Ebay and just doing some research before I start brewing.Love your vids.Very informative.One question though. My kit that's coming has a fermenting bucket and a barrel yet that kit only seem to have the barrel.Do I actually need to use the fermenting bucket?
@SteveSalisbury You only really need one vessel for making beer, but if it doesn't have a "tap" than you either need a siphon tool, or a bottling bucket with a tap. Why not just brew in the bucket with the tap and bottle from there? Some people batch prime, which requires transferring the beer to a second vessel. You should call me on my Friday show and I cam explain it much better.
hey i plan to get one of these home brew kits and i was wondering is 65 degrees to cool to have your fermenter sitting in during fermentation? and do temps change the taste?
@ohioracer28 65f is down near the bottom of what coopers yeast will ferment at but it should still work as long as it doesn't go any lower. A few things you can do are: buy a heat belt, or if you can, buy a yeast that will withstand lower temps (go to immolateus's channel and ask him about that) or order a Coopers European Lager kit. It has to ferment at lower temps. Or simply start your wort at 74f and wrap a blanket around it. Fermentation will create heat which will keep your temp up.
@CraigTube And yes, temperature does affect flavor but mostly high temps. Some would envy you for having such a cool place to brew. Your beer will take longer to brew but it will taste great.
I made some brew last year and when I made it and drunk it there was quite a lot of sediment at the bottom of the bottle what can I do this time round to stop this also how long can u bottle the beer/ cider for
@dot43 There will always be sediment in the bottles due to in-bottle fermentation which create the carbonation. You can reduce it by letting the beer sit longer in the fermenter to clear.
Hey craig quick question. I bought this kit and started my first brew of cooper lager yesterday. I've seen no signs of fermentation yet but their is alot of white sediment at the bottom which I think is sugar because I didn't stir in enough to start with. My initial gravity was at 1.042 but I was wondering if I should invert my fermenter to mix in the sugar or just try stiring it in but im worried this will get to much oxygen in.
Hey Craig, just a quick question if you wouldn't mind. I've just bottled my first ever batch of home brewed beer. :) I used the Coopers lager. The colour of my beer appears to be rather bright and not the typical pale colour of lager. I want to be able to drink this batch with my friends but I fear the colour is going to be a major put off for them. Does the lager get paler as it sits in the bottle for the week or so?
@glenns11 I think the problem is that you're used to commercial beers thar are made with less malt and more other adjuncts like corn. Yours may lighten up a bit, but it might never look like a store brand beer. It also might not taste as much like a lager because Trure lagering requires very low temps during fermentation. Hopefully you enjoy what you've got there.
Hi Craig, I got this kit right after I watched your video. Awesome btw. Today is my 3rd day of fermenting and the airlock bubbles has slowed down to about once every 4 minutes. Is this normal? I also took a hydrometer reading and it seems to be doing fine but the beer has a very bitter taste. Is this normal during fermentation?
hi craig, i bought this kit after watching your video as i've been wanting to get into homebrewing. i've followed the instructions to the letter and started this kit on tues 3rd april 11 on wednesday morning the airlock was bubbling away nicely indicating fermentation was happening but on thursday the bubbling has stopped the temp is at 22 degrees and i can see sediment around the bottom of the fermenter is it normal to stop bubbling after 1 day or have i got a prob any advise would be helpfull
@gixer1974 It might be that you just have a leaky seal on your fermenter, which is not a problem. The gas may be finding another way out. Have a look inside and see if there"s a brown ring around the inside. That"s always a good sign that things are fine.
@CraigTube looking inside the fermenter i can see a brown ring round the inside, i'll leave it for a few more days and see if the water in the airlock levels off aswell, hopefully i'll have some nice beer in the end, cheers for the advise and keep up the good vids
hi graig iam making beer for 20 years+ on day i meet a real master brewer from germany he told me to put a green apple cut it in 4 remove the seed drop it in the bucket for 5 day fermantaion and after 5 day wow what a differance my god it remove the bad tast of yeast so much better now lot of peoples do this remember the green apple the beer is so wow
@2011styckaren CO2 will happen after you put the beer into bottles and put in the priming sugar, in this case the little candy drops cooper gives you. You'll be bottle conditioning this way, and the process takes about 2 weeks for carbonation to be noticeable, but letting it go for six weeks or more is best to really get a nice head on the beers.
@2011styckaren CO2 will happen after you put the beer into bottles and put in the priming sugar, in this case the little candy drops cooper gives you. You'll be bottle conditioning this way, and the process takes about 2 weeks for carbonation to be noticeable, but letting it go for six weeks or more is best to really get a nice head on the beers.
I have brought this kit with the coopers lager and am on my 6th day my hydrometer reading is 10.12 for 2 days in a row however the beer looks a bit cloudy and doesnt really have a head is this normal for this type of kit and does it mean it has finished fermenting and time to bottle.
I also have a 2nd fermenter that has the brewtec premium draught which seems to be doing great ,pretty much what im asking is my lager stuffed or is it normal?(1st brew ever)
@ultrabbob When your hydrometer reads the same for three or four days in a row, then yes, you can bottle. I'd say leave it in the fermenter for another week just to be sure it doesn't kick into fermentation again. If I recall correctly, 1012 to 1014 was the final gravity right range for the coopers lager kit, so really you have nothing to worry about, your beer is doing fine.
@ultrabbob When your hydrometer reads the same for three or four days in a row, then yes, you can bottle. I'd say leave it in the fermenter for another week just to be sure it doesn't kick into fermentation again. If I recall correctly, 1012 to 1014 was the final gravity right range for the coopers lager kit, so really you have nothing to worry about, your beer is doing fine.
your video is very helpful. i have one of these kits arriving soon with canadian blonde. i'm interested in adding a strawberry flavour. any ideas on how to?...thank you
Craig..question -I just realized when i bottled 2 weeks ago I only used 1 carbonation drop instead of 2 as the directions called for. Since i plan to let it condition in the bottles for 4 weeks ...can i open the PET bottles and add another carbonation drop in the bottles or will that screw up the conditioning process? thanks!
Hey Craig..again thx for this video. I have brewed the lager from the coopers kit & it came out great, had a beer taste gathering with friends & they were all impressed with the taste of this beer. I let it in the fermenter for 3 weeks & bottled for 3 weeks. Right now I have a Coopers Pilsner conditioning now after fermenting for 2 weeks & a Cerveza in the fermenter, think i'l lkeep in the fermenter for 2 weeks & condition for 4 weeks in the bottle. Keep on brewing :)
Hey Graig..again thx for this video. I have brewed the lager from the coopers kit & it came out great, had a beer taste gathering with friends & they were all impressed with the taste of this beer. I let it in the fermenter for 3 weeks & bottled for 3 weeks. Right now I have a Coopers Pilsner conditioning now after fermenting for 2 weeks & a Cerveza in the fermenter, think i'l lkeep in the fermenter for 2 weeks & condition for 4 weeks in the bottle. Keep on brewing :)
Thanks for the videos. I'm about to start my first batch with Mr. Beer. A few questions...First, can I use two cans instead of the standard one can in the brew instructions (would I need to wait longer to bottle?). And would using two cans mean I need to use two packets of yeast? Thanks for any info!
@ryanwagner100 Two cans is great, better than one can and dextrose. It shouldn't take longer to finish. Go ahead and use both yeast packets. Have fun!
Craig, It's because of you I was inspired to start brewing. You are my teacher and I thank you for your kind heart. Not to many people are willing to share their knowledge like you. Thank you thank you thank you!!! Not to mention I too am a musician and you are a great musician. The best of both worlds. Cheers to you Craig. I once read a sign at this pub I loved to go to that said," there are no strangers here. Just friends you haven't met." Again, Thank you! ;)
Dear Craig. Your videos are great. I used to be in a band that was kinda of big ( people used to say we payed the promoters to make the people like us) but you know what, you CAN NOT argue with talent. I just hope you know that it was because of the video where you are CAMPING out that made me want to try and brew my own beer. When i heard the bottle crack from the CO2, i knew that i wanted to try and brew! Keep in contact with your fans. I am one of them!!
Hey Craig. I got my first Coopers Micro beer kit yesterday and I'm starting my first batch today which is the Lager that came with it. I'm looking forward to tasting it when it's done. Thank you for getting me started in brewing beer and wine making. I got a full wine kit coming next week also and going to continue to use my other equipment to make inmate brew.
Ordered my kit Saturday. Iv been watching your videos for awhile, but never took the next step. Looks like im defiantly going to brew now. Thanks Craig
@gcoquet You'll have to contact makebeer (dot) net and order it directly from them. You might want to mention that you tried to use my link and it's no good for Canada. They may actually want to fix that.
What is the alcohol content in the coopers brew kit? Also, how could I change the alcohol content in this brew so that it would not taste awful? Any help is appreciated! Thanks.
Question...during the initial fermentation, i had to go out of town for about 3 weeks. Usually I would bottle after 2 weeks. Since I have left it ferment in the coopers fermenter for 3 weeks vs. 1 or 2 weeks will that have a negative effect on the beer? Thank You
I like your videos and it made me buy the kit. Everything went great but I have a question. I made the Australian Lager that came with the kit, and it took about one week to be bottle ready, and has been bottled for three weeks now. I tried it though and it has a wine taste. Is that normal?
in this video you did not Activate the yeast. is that something you don't have to do because i did not do it like you.. i hope it works look like it did for you.
@aaronlovespott This yeast is made to just sprinkle in your wort. Some other yeasts suggest you re hydrate. It's a big debate in brewing, but in your case, you're fine. It is not necessary.
The instructions I got with the Coopers yeast was to start in off in a warm bowl of
water(37 to 42 degrees C), sprinkling it on top of the water and waiting 5 minutes for it to activate. Then pour it into the brew and mix. Some people add a little sugar into the bowl of warm water just to make sure it will begin the activation process.
Great instructions on the Coopers Brew Kit ! Question -I put in a 25 liters instead of 23. What is the effect of the additional liters on the final product? thanks
My wife says you sound like Richard Dryfuss (the guy who played hooper in jaws). I tend to agree! But,anyway,I'm going to try this for an idea I've had in my head for a few tears mow. I was re4ally good at wine making when I was a teen. My dad was so proud to show off my wines to relatives. I want to make a beer like they used to taste. I MUST bring it back!!!
I bought one of the kits and on day nine it is still pushing a bubble out of the airlock every minute or so. Should I still keg it? or should I wait untill the airlock dose not bubble at all? Please let me know. Thanks!
Hi Craig. Still learning mate. Kegged my 1st batch of Youngs Lager, just waiting now to taste. My fermenter didn't have a Carbon release, so bought one, fitted it. I have Geordie Larger Fermenting for 3 days now and its still no Bubbles. Got it in my airing cupboard. Any ideas mate.
Your videos are excellent, I've watched quite a few of them and no doubt will be looking at more soon - you're a great teacher and a sound guy! I just started my first batch of home brew tonight. I got a Brewcraft Starter Brewery kit which is pretty similar to the Coopers one except you buy the bottles separately. The beer that comes with it is Munich Lager and it has the enhancer instead of plain dextrose - it smelled good so I have a good feeling about it.
. . . and add another drop? What temp do you store your bottles at during priming? Also the beer was still a bit cloudy and had a bit of a bitter taste (nothing too bad - doubt contamination). Do you think this will improve with time? It was fermented at around 24 deg like the kit states, although I have since read that lager should be fermented at 10 deg since then. Any thoughts? Thanks man - keep up the good work
@nellythebellyberg I get asked a lot about using the drops with 500ml bottles. If they're plastic, I would try the second drop if they don't improve in a few days. Remember that will add another week to conditioning, so decide if you just want to drink them now and do it different next time. That lager you made is actually supposed to be fermented like an ale, so 24 is fine. If it's still cloudy, it's still working, so give it some more time. Place the bottles in a wormer place if you can.
@CraigTube Thanks Craig. I'll try leaving them a few more days and see if they warrant another drop. Perhaps the bitter taste I'm getting is due to the ale type yeast supplied with the kit. By the way have you ever tried the coopers canadian blond kit? I want to try that one next
Hi Craig. Great vids! I recently brewed a batch of coopers lager, pretty much exactly like you have done in your videos. The bottles I used were 500ml, and I used one carbonation drop (because I was too much of a pussy to use two in case I had a series of explosions on my hands!!). That was a week ago and I have been keeping the bottles in my sitting room. I recently cracked one and it seemed a bit flat. Do you think one drop is enough for a 500ml bottle? If not do you think I could open them .
Make sure to pull the curtain down there for the newcomers, direct sunlight or florescent light will damage the beer and make it skunky. Maybe it should be mentioned on the vid as there is a window just by the fermenter =) That was the only thing i reacted on, great job Craig with these videos, it made me start brewing.
hello craig! i have a question... when you do your hydrometer test towards the end of the process near the bottling stage what do you do with the beer in your hydrometer tube? Do you dump it back into the fermenter? Is it ok to open the top at that stage? I'am new to brewing and I wasn't sure. Thanks for your time. -Jason
@rocknrolla81 It's not worth pouring it back in. I usually drink it to see if everything went well. It's flat, but it's still good to monitor the taste.
hey craig i want to thank you and pei steeljan and wierdbeer and joe watch your alls videos have convinced me to give it a go as i t ype my kit is in transit i really appreciate the work put into the videos and how informative they are as watched you folks for my taste extract and partial will be all i need to enjoy the hobby any advice on keeping fermentation temp down in a hot climate like here in fla would be most welcome.......ty all once again and kudos
Hey Craig, no problem thanks for getting back so quick. I shall try and get a few links over to you once I'm home. There's a beer and cider festival in a few weeks where I live so I shall also ask the home brewers there if I can get to it. It's a shame you're not in the uk you would love it!!! Thanks again
The best cider I ever tried looked like it was a home brew in and old bar, they scooped it out of a wooden barrel. Was cloudy, unchilled and once it was put in the glass I thought why am I putting this near my lips. It was the best cider I have ever tasted, very strong thought at around 15%! I was wondering if you had ever seen a kit that could make something along thse lines?
@supervascular I wish I knew more about what you are asking, but I don't have any info at this point. I've never heard of making cider out of malt extract.
@supervascular You can check out my website. There is a cider recipe on there that will get you about 13%. All that you need is 100% apple juice, corn sugar, cider yeast and time.
Hello again Craig, another great video! hope you are well.
Since watching your videos I have made wine from 4 kits, shall be trying these over christmas!
I really liked this video and I am thinking of getting this started kit as I want to try my hand at beer larger and Cider. Since I am new to all of this, could you tell me if this coopers kit could be used to make cider as well? Or will I need different equiptment? Any suggestions on a good cider kit, im looking for something still and sweet?
I saw this brew kit in a catalogue and I was going to pick one up next week, Iam glad I found this video so I can see what goes on because this would be my first time giving it a go.
I absolutely love your videos. I'm an aspiring homebrewer in Japan and will purchase my equipment soon. I have two questions for you:
1) I noticed the beer that comes with this kit (and most kits I've seen) is a lager. Is it ok to brew this at higher temps as opposed to lower temps most lagers should be done at?
2) I've seen many malt extracts online. Do most come with the sugar you need for fermentation? Do I need to be careful what I buy?
For bottled water quality without the bottle price, I installed a filter system at my kitchen sink, I've had mine for 12yrs. It's a NSA brand, they went out of business a few years ago. It removes chlorine and other impurities. They are others on the market and there good for 20,000 gallons or more ( ESD is another brand) It's also great for coffee, cooking, and drinking, mine was $120. Now there around $200 that's only a penny a gallon. Well worth having pure water at your finger tips.
Craig. I want to thank you for your video's. You are definately what has gotten me interested in Homebrewing. I do have a question for you though. What is your train of thought on caps.
I have seen on some websites where they say not to use twist off caps like the ones on plastic bottles. So pop off tops or twist on's that is the question. Thanks again i will stay tuned!
@lwylde100 I have heard that twist off glass bottles/caps are fine, but it depends on the capper and how much it squeezes the cap around the threads. I ended up with flat beers once, but my capper was old. Try a couple and see. Plastic bottles with screw on caps are absolutely fine. I use them all the time when I bottle.
First I want to thank you for doing your videos. You are definately what have gotten me interested in Homebrewing. I am in the process of getting my own starter kit. I do have a question for you.
What is your school of thought on capping. Is it ok to use twist off caps such as those on plastic bottles? I have seen on websites where they say No Twist off's! I am just wondering on your train of thought.
Again, thank you for your video's and please keep putting them up!
Hey Craig. First and foremost...great videos. Thank you so much for taking to time to educate those of us who need a push in the right direction from time to time. :)
I finally bought my first kit about 30 minutes ago. I have 2 quick questions and apologize if they have been answered already.
1. Have you ever seen any benefit in using distilled/spring water (i.e. cleaner taste)?
@johnodon1968 Phew, I'm catching up. OK, I don't use bottled water simply because it's a pain to buy every time I brew. I have never used it, but intend on trying. My guess is that there would be a benefit for sure. No chlorine for one thing. My water is good quality, but not as clean as bottled, so it's something you're going to have to try. The debate over glass vs plastic will go on forever. I like plastic because of the screw on caps, and they won't explode if you over carbonate. More next..
@CraigTube Part 2. With glass, you have to get the priming sugar just right, which once you know the amount, isn't hard. I have used both glass and plastic and I did not notice any difference in the beer. Some prefer glass for a number of reasons, but I found that PET plastic holds the beer just as good and doesn't leak CO2 like some say it does. That said, I would love to get some of those glass flip-top bottles. They're sweet.
craig thank you very much for responding. I'll try your advice. BTW I even tried the inmate brew. turned out just fine. it's all for fun right? love your vid's keep it up
Hi craig, I have been watching your videos and decided to buy a coopers micro brew kit. It says on the carbonation drops to use 1 for a 375ml bottle or 2 for a 775ml bottle, I have 500ml bottles so do i use 1 or 2 drops? Also how long should it take for the airlock to start bubbling?
Hi craig, I have been watching your videos and decided to buy a coopers micro brew kit. It says on the carbonation drops to use 1 for a 375ml bottle or 2 for a 775ml bottle, I have 500ml bottles so do i use 1 or 2 drops? Also how long should it take for the airlock to start bubbling?
Hi craig, I have been watching your videos and decided to buy a coopers micro brew kit. It says on the carbonation drops to use 1 for a 375ml bottle or 2 for a 775ml bottle, I have 500ml bottles so do i use 1 or 2 drops? Also how long should it take for the airlock to start bubbling?
@kevinfallon1 I had the same question. craig may know a way to split the carb drops but I don't. I choose to use a bottling bucket if I am using odd size bottles. hope this helps. don't give up over trials, it'll keep you on your toes. god bless
@CraigTube I'm sure there'll be different brands of cleaning products in Canada and the US compared to the UK, out of curiosity, what do your home brew shops stock? Some of our branded deodorisers and cleansers are chlorine based, so bleach - as Craig said - seems a good option
@BrewTubeUK thanks tor helping with the info. I had thought of doing this but was'nt sure if it was wise. if it don't work well I'll try to let you know, BUT NOT blame you. thanks again to both of you.
Hey Craig, bought this exact setup and I'm in the process of adding water...the only problem is that after I added the extract and sugar, I added about a gallon of boiling water. Now I'm trying to get the temp down with cold water...will the initial high temp. ruin the flavor of my brew? Thanks -LB
@lewis131313 When this happens, place the fermenter in a clean sink full of cold water BEFORE adding any cold water. Stir. High temps can add off flavours to your beer.
great vid
ilovecrap 4 days ago
Another great video !!!
klef77 1 week ago
Ca Ca Ca Craid David!
JAZZCON 3 weeks ago
Great kit for first timers. Great video Craig
mancavenecessities 1 month ago
sars beer? hey if new to brewing dont try anything fancy yet
SuperCroweater 1 month ago
oh so this is rubbish eh? lets find the best availible stuff and see if we can make beer, here i dont use cans, i get fresh wort that has not been condensed to a can, its so easy, pour bag add 5 litres water to get temp right "or adjust" add yeast and watch a game of cricket
SuperCroweater 1 month ago
how many % there is going to be?
spicedcrap 1 month ago
hey craig,just donr my 1st ever brew...i used coopers hertage lager and light malt extract,primed with 3oz of sugar in the keg.
7 days in the fermenter,2 days in the keg...and ok i know its not clear yet but geting some bubbles and already had a taste i cant keep my hands off it...prob the last pint will be great...
thanks for the vids
snoopdogzify 1 month ago
you and me can be 2 millionares soon , we sell home brew beer as you did and accept foodstamp in this reccesion time ! ( 99% Proletariat ) !
huynhminhtri 1 month ago
This video explains allot of effective methods not explained in the DVD that comes with the kit.
skytroop5667 2 months ago
What type of beer would you compare this too? As far as flavor is concerned.
THEORYZ1 2 months ago
@THEORYZ1 Home brew.. :) Commercial beer is a travesty. No joke. The taste is probably close to a craft light ale.
CraigTube 2 months ago 2
@CraigTube Awesome, thanks for the reply
THEORYZ1 2 months ago
i commented on another one of these on if its legal or not, but where can you get one thats not online so its in time for xmas? i live on Cape Cod. like what store can i walk into and buy the coopers kit-on or near Cape Cod?
888pineapple888 2 months ago
I like this guy, reminds me of one of my old high school teachers.
minion0metal 2 months ago
How much is the Kit?
ronaldvandijk100 2 months ago
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chanc3hurley 2 months ago
im assuming you can use that fermenting vessel to brew beer from grains and hops etc? not just with the kits
HRHooChicken 3 months ago
woops i mixed my pale ale with heaps of boiling hot water and the thermometer reading was around 37degrees celcius so i opened the lid and put some ice in it and turned the fan on till it cooled down now its stabilised to around 24 degrees celcius..... will that period of boiling hot water right at the start ruin my brew ??
thanks craig
stefanattardo 3 months ago
I watched your videos, I brewed a Weiss beer and everything went smoothly! You rock, thank!
Jackopod 3 months ago
hello Craig,nice videos by the way.I m looking to buy a coopers kit for my self but i m a bit concerned because the ones in market at the momment is a little different from yours do you think its just as good?and also following this recipe what is the alcohol level in the beer when its finished?here in England the average alcohol level for beers are between 3.8 to 4.8% of alcohol in a 500 ml can.Thank you very much and hope to hear from you soon,take care budy!
xandao211284 3 months ago
Hi Craig! can i use dextrose from Healthy food store instead of Cooper Brew Enhancer 1 and carbon drops and how i can use dextrose instead of carbon drops?
thanks...you are greate!
lickebaja 3 months ago
good video, nice spoken words ,starting to brew for the first time shortly, getting all the kit together , bit by bit , the more videos i see the more things i need. will have to do my homework first, keep up the videos
sleepyhollow3518 4 months ago
good video mate, Coopers is my local brewery and i think one of the last Australian owned, most south aussies grew up on their pale or sparkling ale! I've used this kit and had great fun but eventually got to lazy to clean bottles but have decided to get back into it using the keg/co2 kit which is still relatively cheap.Keep up the good work :)
wilba4ce 4 months ago
what a great allure, brewing your own beer. this kit would be an amazing gift.
shmurbs 5 months ago
Coooool
perefet007 5 months ago
awesome vids craig, very informative thanks a bunch man
slaindragonz 6 months ago
hi mate im australian and i bought two kits from my local kmart, the package looks the same as yours except inside the fermenter is a clear barrel with a seperate part called a filter, which you remove after 3 days of fermenting, alsoo it has no air lock, which makes it hard to determine whether or not its ready to bottle, what are your thoughts and also what do you think about the idea of fermenting the wort with a litre of sarsparella syrup?? i have one fermenting atm,
SuperShysta 6 months ago
@SuperShysta Search on youtube for "coopers diy beer kit" You'll see the first video is mine.
Not sure about the sarsparella. I've never done that.
CraigTube 6 months ago
@CraigTube love your vids, you sir just gained another subscriber :)
amosyboy1 4 months ago
Hi,
I'd like to ask you do you have any idea where I could buy one with shipping to Europe.
Thank you in advance
Mario95BG 6 months ago
Hi Craig. I got the latest kit from coopers. It doesn't make use of an airlock. It comes as a 3 piece bucket with a tap. My supplier told me that he has never used this kit before and that I must inform him how well it works. Hopefully my beer would turn out ok. I got a hydrometer aswell within the kit to test the gravity.
volkvanmyn25 6 months ago
@volkvanmyn25 same here mate, its a bit difficult without the airlock
SuperShysta 6 months ago
Hi Criag. Never brewed before. Bought the equipment and a kit on Ebay and just doing some research before I start brewing.Love your vids.Very informative.One question though. My kit that's coming has a fermenting bucket and a barrel yet that kit only seem to have the barrel.Do I actually need to use the fermenting bucket?
SteveSalisbury 6 months ago
@SteveSalisbury You only really need one vessel for making beer, but if it doesn't have a "tap" than you either need a siphon tool, or a bottling bucket with a tap. Why not just brew in the bucket with the tap and bottle from there? Some people batch prime, which requires transferring the beer to a second vessel. You should call me on my Friday show and I cam explain it much better.
CraigTube 6 months ago
EPIC video! EXTREMELY well done, amazing looking kit! EPIC!
Elul205770 7 months ago
hey i plan to get one of these home brew kits and i was wondering is 65 degrees to cool to have your fermenter sitting in during fermentation? and do temps change the taste?
ohioracer28 7 months ago
@ohioracer28 65f is down near the bottom of what coopers yeast will ferment at but it should still work as long as it doesn't go any lower. A few things you can do are: buy a heat belt, or if you can, buy a yeast that will withstand lower temps (go to immolateus's channel and ask him about that) or order a Coopers European Lager kit. It has to ferment at lower temps. Or simply start your wort at 74f and wrap a blanket around it. Fermentation will create heat which will keep your temp up.
CraigTube 7 months ago
@CraigTube And yes, temperature does affect flavor but mostly high temps. Some would envy you for having such a cool place to brew. Your beer will take longer to brew but it will taste great.
CraigTube 7 months ago
I made some brew last year and when I made it and drunk it there was quite a lot of sediment at the bottom of the bottle what can I do this time round to stop this also how long can u bottle the beer/ cider for
dot43 8 months ago
@dot43 There will always be sediment in the bottles due to in-bottle fermentation which create the carbonation. You can reduce it by letting the beer sit longer in the fermenter to clear.
CraigTube 8 months ago
Hands down the best home brewing videos I have found. Keep it up!
sicario23 8 months ago 3
Hey craig quick question. I bought this kit and started my first brew of cooper lager yesterday. I've seen no signs of fermentation yet but their is alot of white sediment at the bottom which I think is sugar because I didn't stir in enough to start with. My initial gravity was at 1.042 but I was wondering if I should invert my fermenter to mix in the sugar or just try stiring it in but im worried this will get to much oxygen in.
Cheers
Dan
Avkillerful 8 months ago
this thing will cost me like 69 pounds so i thought no way dude
DevonHomeBrew 9 months ago
cool
hsbc2468 9 months ago
Hey Craig, just a quick question if you wouldn't mind. I've just bottled my first ever batch of home brewed beer. :) I used the Coopers lager. The colour of my beer appears to be rather bright and not the typical pale colour of lager. I want to be able to drink this batch with my friends but I fear the colour is going to be a major put off for them. Does the lager get paler as it sits in the bottle for the week or so?
glenns11 9 months ago
@glenns11 I think the problem is that you're used to commercial beers thar are made with less malt and more other adjuncts like corn. Yours may lighten up a bit, but it might never look like a store brand beer. It also might not taste as much like a lager because Trure lagering requires very low temps during fermentation. Hopefully you enjoy what you've got there.
CraigTube 9 months ago
@CraigTube Thanks, so I didn't do anything wrong.
glenns11 9 months ago
Hi Craig, I got this kit right after I watched your video. Awesome btw. Today is my 3rd day of fermenting and the airlock bubbles has slowed down to about once every 4 minutes. Is this normal? I also took a hydrometer reading and it seems to be doing fine but the beer has a very bitter taste. Is this normal during fermentation?
FCMalan 9 months ago
@FCMalan No worries mate. Its probably full of yeast still. Just give it the full week to ferment out.
CraigTube 9 months ago
hi craig, i bought this kit after watching your video as i've been wanting to get into homebrewing. i've followed the instructions to the letter and started this kit on tues 3rd april 11 on wednesday morning the airlock was bubbling away nicely indicating fermentation was happening but on thursday the bubbling has stopped the temp is at 22 degrees and i can see sediment around the bottom of the fermenter is it normal to stop bubbling after 1 day or have i got a prob any advise would be helpfull
gixer1974 10 months ago
@gixer1974 It might be that you just have a leaky seal on your fermenter, which is not a problem. The gas may be finding another way out. Have a look inside and see if there"s a brown ring around the inside. That"s always a good sign that things are fine.
CraigTube 9 months ago
@CraigTube looking inside the fermenter i can see a brown ring round the inside, i'll leave it for a few more days and see if the water in the airlock levels off aswell, hopefully i'll have some nice beer in the end, cheers for the advise and keep up the good vids
gixer1974 9 months ago
Thanks
xvidasx 10 months ago
If I add more sugar? Beer will be stronger? To expensive put 2 extract cans, thanks
xvidasx 10 months ago
@xvidasx the beer will be stonger but you risk having a beer with no head at all that doesn't taste that great.
CraigTube 10 months ago
Hi Craig , did you know how to do stronger beer like 6-7% of alcohol ??? I'l use canadian blonde coopers , thanks for answer you are the best!
xvidasx 10 months ago
@xvidasx Just make the kit as usual, but add an extra can of extract to the batch.
CraigTube 10 months ago
hi graig iam making beer for 20 years+ on day i meet a real master brewer from germany he told me to put a green apple cut it in 4 remove the seed drop it in the bucket for 5 day fermantaion and after 5 day wow what a differance my god it remove the bad tast of yeast so much better now lot of peoples do this remember the green apple the beer is so wow
kevcomeau 10 months ago
@2011styckaren CO2 will happen after you put the beer into bottles and put in the priming sugar, in this case the little candy drops cooper gives you. You'll be bottle conditioning this way, and the process takes about 2 weeks for carbonation to be noticeable, but letting it go for six weeks or more is best to really get a nice head on the beers.
tehdaveyeah 10 months ago
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@2011styckaren CO2 will happen after you put the beer into bottles and put in the priming sugar, in this case the little candy drops cooper gives you. You'll be bottle conditioning this way, and the process takes about 2 weeks for carbonation to be noticeable, but letting it go for six weeks or more is best to really get a nice head on the beers.
tehdaveyeah 10 months ago
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tehdaveyeah 10 months ago
Hi Craig
I have brought this kit with the coopers lager and am on my 6th day my hydrometer reading is 10.12 for 2 days in a row however the beer looks a bit cloudy and doesnt really have a head is this normal for this type of kit and does it mean it has finished fermenting and time to bottle.
I also have a 2nd fermenter that has the brewtec premium draught which seems to be doing great ,pretty much what im asking is my lager stuffed or is it normal?(1st brew ever)
ultrabbob 10 months ago
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@ultrabbob When your hydrometer reads the same for three or four days in a row, then yes, you can bottle. I'd say leave it in the fermenter for another week just to be sure it doesn't kick into fermentation again. If I recall correctly, 1012 to 1014 was the final gravity right range for the coopers lager kit, so really you have nothing to worry about, your beer is doing fine.
tehdaveyeah 10 months ago
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tehdaveyeah 10 months ago
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@ultrabbob When your hydrometer reads the same for three or four days in a row, then yes, you can bottle. I'd say leave it in the fermenter for another week just to be sure it doesn't kick into fermentation again. If I recall correctly, 1012 to 1014 was the final gravity right range for the coopers lager kit, so really you have nothing to worry about, your beer is doing fine.
tehdaveyeah 10 months ago
your video is very helpful. i have one of these kits arriving soon with canadian blonde. i'm interested in adding a strawberry flavour. any ideas on how to?...thank you
~sean
carra180 10 months ago
Craig..question -I just realized when i bottled 2 weeks ago I only used 1 carbonation drop instead of 2 as the directions called for. Since i plan to let it condition in the bottles for 4 weeks ...can i open the PET bottles and add another carbonation drop in the bottles or will that screw up the conditioning process? thanks!
sminnis1 11 months ago
i have a dick and a pussy and when people tell me to got o fuck myself i go home and really fuckmyself
fuckiraq12 11 months ago
@fuckiraq12 You should make a video for YouTube. Oh wait, they don't allow morons :) LOL
CraigTube 11 months ago 6
@fuckiraq12 why would you ever leave the house?
leloodallasmultipass 10 months ago
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Hey Craig..again thx for this video. I have brewed the lager from the coopers kit & it came out great, had a beer taste gathering with friends & they were all impressed with the taste of this beer. I let it in the fermenter for 3 weeks & bottled for 3 weeks. Right now I have a Coopers Pilsner conditioning now after fermenting for 2 weeks & a Cerveza in the fermenter, think i'l lkeep in the fermenter for 2 weeks & condition for 4 weeks in the bottle. Keep on brewing :)
sminnis1 11 months ago
Hey Graig..again thx for this video. I have brewed the lager from the coopers kit & it came out great, had a beer taste gathering with friends & they were all impressed with the taste of this beer. I let it in the fermenter for 3 weeks & bottled for 3 weeks. Right now I have a Coopers Pilsner conditioning now after fermenting for 2 weeks & a Cerveza in the fermenter, think i'l lkeep in the fermenter for 2 weeks & condition for 4 weeks in the bottle. Keep on brewing :)
sminnis1 11 months ago
im confused. between 65 and 75 deg when your mixing everything AND for the two weeks or just when you put the yeast in
measurecan 11 months ago
@measurecan Try to match your room temp and keep it there. It will go up a bit during the first few days. No worries.
CraigTube 11 months ago
Thanks for the videos. I'm about to start my first batch with Mr. Beer. A few questions...First, can I use two cans instead of the standard one can in the brew instructions (would I need to wait longer to bottle?). And would using two cans mean I need to use two packets of yeast? Thanks for any info!
ryanwagner100 1 year ago
@ryanwagner100 Two cans is great, better than one can and dextrose. It shouldn't take longer to finish. Go ahead and use both yeast packets. Have fun!
CraigTube 11 months ago
this is australian beer company yeah??
i think i will buy this kit. i am looking to get into homebrew, might do a batch of cider first with it.
koryan 1 year ago
Craig, It's because of you I was inspired to start brewing. You are my teacher and I thank you for your kind heart. Not to many people are willing to share their knowledge like you. Thank you thank you thank you!!! Not to mention I too am a musician and you are a great musician. The best of both worlds. Cheers to you Craig. I once read a sign at this pub I loved to go to that said," there are no strangers here. Just friends you haven't met." Again, Thank you! ;)
jppagan79 1 year ago
@jppagan79 Thank you. That's a very uplifting comment, and great words of wisdom. Cheers.
CraigTube 11 months ago
Dear Craig. Your videos are great. I used to be in a band that was kinda of big ( people used to say we payed the promoters to make the people like us) but you know what, you CAN NOT argue with talent. I just hope you know that it was because of the video where you are CAMPING out that made me want to try and brew my own beer. When i heard the bottle crack from the CO2, i knew that i wanted to try and brew! Keep in contact with your fans. I am one of them!!
~Jay
rattlehead1321 1 year ago
@rattlehead1321 Hey Jay. Have fun with you're new brewing hobby. Cheers!
CraigTube 11 months ago
Hey Craig. I got my first Coopers Micro beer kit yesterday and I'm starting my first batch today which is the Lager that came with it. I'm looking forward to tasting it when it's done. Thank you for getting me started in brewing beer and wine making. I got a full wine kit coming next week also and going to continue to use my other equipment to make inmate brew.
teet4ever 1 year ago
Ordered my kit Saturday. Iv been watching your videos for awhile, but never took the next step. Looks like im defiantly going to brew now. Thanks Craig
teamhex 1 year ago
hey craig, thanks for the reply but the link you have posted only accomidates people that live in the united states not canada
gcoquet 1 year ago
@gcoquet You'll have to contact makebeer (dot) net and order it directly from them. You might want to mention that you tried to use my link and it's no good for Canada. They may actually want to fix that.
CraigTube 1 year ago
Craig,
What is the alcohol content in the coopers brew kit? Also, how could I change the alcohol content in this brew so that it would not taste awful? Any help is appreciated! Thanks.
th3godfath3r777 1 year ago
How or Where can I buy one of these in canada (saskatchewan) ? even if I could purchase one online and have it shipped to me, please help
gcoquet 1 year ago
@gcoquet Check the info section above (just below the video). It says that it's available at... Click on that link and you're there.
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sminnis1 1 year ago
Question...during the initial fermentation, i had to go out of town for about 3 weeks. Usually I would bottle after 2 weeks. Since I have left it ferment in the coopers fermenter for 3 weeks vs. 1 or 2 weeks will that have a negative effect on the beer? Thank You
sminnis1 1 year ago
@sminnis1 If you had a good seal on the fermenter, it should be just fine.
CraigTube 1 year ago
I like your videos and it made me buy the kit. Everything went great but I have a question. I made the Australian Lager that came with the kit, and it took about one week to be bottle ready, and has been bottled for three weeks now. I tried it though and it has a wine taste. Is that normal?
dexafaust 1 year ago
@dexafaust I'm not sure what you mean by a wine taste. Is it flat?
CraigTube 1 year ago
in this video you did not Activate the yeast. is that something you don't have to do because i did not do it like you.. i hope it works look like it did for you.
aaronlovespott 1 year ago
@aaronlovespott This yeast is made to just sprinkle in your wort. Some other yeasts suggest you re hydrate. It's a big debate in brewing, but in your case, you're fine. It is not necessary.
CraigTube 1 year ago
@CraigTube
The instructions I got with the Coopers yeast was to start in off in a warm bowl of
water(37 to 42 degrees C), sprinkling it on top of the water and waiting 5 minutes for it to activate. Then pour it into the brew and mix. Some people add a little sugar into the bowl of warm water just to make sure it will begin the activation process.
icimblind 1 year ago
Great instructions on the Coopers Brew Kit ! Question -I put in a 25 liters instead of 23. What is the effect of the additional liters on the final product? thanks
sminnis1 1 year ago
@sminnis1 You might expect less head, and definitely less alcohol. Drink'er down and do the next one with 20 liters. You'll thank me in the end. :)
CraigTube 1 year ago
My wife says you sound like Richard Dryfuss (the guy who played hooper in jaws). I tend to agree! But,anyway,I'm going to try this for an idea I've had in my head for a few tears mow. I was re4ally good at wine making when I was a teen. My dad was so proud to show off my wines to relatives. I want to make a beer like they used to taste. I MUST bring it back!!!
unionrdr 1 year ago
I bought one of the kits and on day nine it is still pushing a bubble out of the airlock every minute or so. Should I still keg it? or should I wait untill the airlock dose not bubble at all? Please let me know. Thanks!
-Ken
melvinvswaldo 1 year ago
You do a better job then the people representing coopers.
melvinvswaldo 1 year ago
Thanks Craig, I got a similiar kit and this was really helpful :)
ComedyRoundTheCorner 1 year ago
very good video mate, keep them up.
I am a massive fan of Coopers and have been drinking there beers for years
this year i got one of these kits and on my 5th brew at the moment.
I have got in to what we call 2 can brewing where we get 2 cans of the extracts there is a real nice Coopers Vintage recipe on there site :)
I saw they have a new version of this kit with a new design for the Fermenter.
PS as I live in the same state as Coopers so it is handy that they are local :)
philby1979 1 year ago
Hi Craig. Still learning mate. Kegged my 1st batch of Youngs Lager, just waiting now to taste. My fermenter didn't have a Carbon release, so bought one, fitted it. I have Geordie Larger Fermenting for 3 days now and its still no Bubbles. Got it in my airing cupboard. Any ideas mate.
Ste7559 1 year ago
Hi Craig,
Your videos are excellent, I've watched quite a few of them and no doubt will be looking at more soon - you're a great teacher and a sound guy! I just started my first batch of home brew tonight. I got a Brewcraft Starter Brewery kit which is pretty similar to the Coopers one except you buy the bottles separately. The beer that comes with it is Munich Lager and it has the enhancer instead of plain dextrose - it smelled good so I have a good feeling about it.
Cheers,
Aidan in NZ
aidancurran1 1 year ago
. . . and add another drop? What temp do you store your bottles at during priming? Also the beer was still a bit cloudy and had a bit of a bitter taste (nothing too bad - doubt contamination). Do you think this will improve with time? It was fermented at around 24 deg like the kit states, although I have since read that lager should be fermented at 10 deg since then. Any thoughts? Thanks man - keep up the good work
nellythebellyberg 1 year ago
@nellythebellyberg I get asked a lot about using the drops with 500ml bottles. If they're plastic, I would try the second drop if they don't improve in a few days. Remember that will add another week to conditioning, so decide if you just want to drink them now and do it different next time. That lager you made is actually supposed to be fermented like an ale, so 24 is fine. If it's still cloudy, it's still working, so give it some more time. Place the bottles in a wormer place if you can.
CraigTube 1 year ago
@CraigTube Thanks Craig. I'll try leaving them a few more days and see if they warrant another drop. Perhaps the bitter taste I'm getting is due to the ale type yeast supplied with the kit. By the way have you ever tried the coopers canadian blond kit? I want to try that one next
nellythebellyberg 1 year ago
@nellythebellyberg I've done it once. It was nice, if not a bit boring, but refreshing indeed.
CraigTube 1 year ago
Hi Craig. Great vids! I recently brewed a batch of coopers lager, pretty much exactly like you have done in your videos. The bottles I used were 500ml, and I used one carbonation drop (because I was too much of a pussy to use two in case I had a series of explosions on my hands!!). That was a week ago and I have been keeping the bottles in my sitting room. I recently cracked one and it seemed a bit flat. Do you think one drop is enough for a 500ml bottle? If not do you think I could open them .
nellythebellyberg 1 year ago
Great vids mate. keep up the good work
homebrewgod 1 year ago
Make sure to pull the curtain down there for the newcomers, direct sunlight or florescent light will damage the beer and make it skunky. Maybe it should be mentioned on the vid as there is a window just by the fermenter =) That was the only thing i reacted on, great job Craig with these videos, it made me start brewing.
everttaube97 1 year ago
How much yeast for the 5 gallons? Many videos are showing around 1oz per gallon...
saintveil 1 year ago
Hi craig. I just took my first FG reading this morning and it was 1013. Am i wrong thinking i should wait a few more days before bottling? Thanks.
35moneyshot 1 year ago
@35moneyshot I would give it more time.
CraigTube 1 year ago
I have just started doing homebrew. I have a Keg instead of Bottles. Is the Keg as good as Bottles.
Ste7559 1 year ago
@Ste7559 Sure, and much easier.
CraigTube 1 year ago
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hi what would happen if i accidently didnt look at the tempreture gage before adding yeast and it was at 40 degrees????
gold3891 1 year ago
hi what would happen if i accidently didnt look at the tempreture gage before adding yeast and it was at 40 degrees????
gold3891 1 year ago
@gold3891 You will probably kill your yeast.
CraigTube 1 year ago
hello craig! i have a question... when you do your hydrometer test towards the end of the process near the bottling stage what do you do with the beer in your hydrometer tube? Do you dump it back into the fermenter? Is it ok to open the top at that stage? I'am new to brewing and I wasn't sure. Thanks for your time. -Jason
rocknrolla81 1 year ago
@rocknrolla81 It's not worth pouring it back in. I usually drink it to see if everything went well. It's flat, but it's still good to monitor the taste.
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rocknrolla81 1 year ago
hey craig i want to thank you and pei steeljan and wierdbeer and joe watch your alls videos have convinced me to give it a go as i t ype my kit is in transit i really appreciate the work put into the videos and how informative they are as watched you folks for my taste extract and partial will be all i need to enjoy the hobby any advice on keeping fermentation temp down in a hot climate like here in fla would be most welcome.......ty all once again and kudos
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bigbear34744 1 year ago
You should be rehydrating that yeast.
jhenager 1 year ago
@jhenager I have done it both ways and have not noticed any difference with that yeast.
CraigTube 1 year ago
Hey, Could you add honey to this beer? if so, when would be the best time to add it?
stardog1982 1 year ago
@stardog1982 You just add it when you add everything else.
CraigTube 1 year ago
@stardog1982 Yes, it is called honey ale or mead.
TheMaximumoverload 1 year ago
Hey Craig, no problem thanks for getting back so quick. I shall try and get a few links over to you once I'm home. There's a beer and cider festival in a few weeks where I live so I shall also ask the home brewers there if I can get to it. It's a shame you're not in the uk you would love it!!! Thanks again
supervascular 1 year ago
Ran out of space...
The best cider I ever tried looked like it was a home brew in and old bar, they scooped it out of a wooden barrel. Was cloudy, unchilled and once it was put in the glass I thought why am I putting this near my lips. It was the best cider I have ever tasted, very strong thought at around 15%! I was wondering if you had ever seen a kit that could make something along thse lines?
Thanks again, keep up the good work!
supervascular 1 year ago
@supervascular I wish I knew more about what you are asking, but I don't have any info at this point. I've never heard of making cider out of malt extract.
CraigTube 1 year ago
@supervascular You can check out my website. There is a cider recipe on there that will get you about 13%. All that you need is 100% apple juice, corn sugar, cider yeast and time.
BAMBROSINC 1 year ago
@BAMBROSINC sorry, the home brew guru dot com no spaces.
BAMBROSINC 1 year ago
Hello again Craig, another great video! hope you are well.
Since watching your videos I have made wine from 4 kits, shall be trying these over christmas!
I really liked this video and I am thinking of getting this started kit as I want to try my hand at beer larger and Cider. Since I am new to all of this, could you tell me if this coopers kit could be used to make cider as well? Or will I need different equiptment? Any suggestions on a good cider kit, im looking for something still and sweet?
supervascular 1 year ago
Wow, that looks really easy to do. How does it work if you want to try making different batches of beer with different flavors?
hippykiller1 1 year ago
@hippykiller1 You just buy different beer kits and brew them as normal.
CraigTube 1 year ago
I saw this brew kit in a catalogue and I was going to pick one up next week, Iam glad I found this video so I can see what goes on because this would be my first time giving it a go.
dfsw 1 year ago
Hey Craig,
I absolutely love your videos. I'm an aspiring homebrewer in Japan and will purchase my equipment soon. I have two questions for you:
1) I noticed the beer that comes with this kit (and most kits I've seen) is a lager. Is it ok to brew this at higher temps as opposed to lower temps most lagers should be done at?
2) I've seen many malt extracts online. Do most come with the sugar you need for fermentation? Do I need to be careful what I buy?
kaioshinjp 1 year ago
For bottled water quality without the bottle price, I installed a filter system at my kitchen sink, I've had mine for 12yrs. It's a NSA brand, they went out of business a few years ago. It removes chlorine and other impurities. They are others on the market and there good for 20,000 gallons or more ( ESD is another brand) It's also great for coffee, cooking, and drinking, mine was $120. Now there around $200 that's only a penny a gallon. Well worth having pure water at your finger tips.
kybourbon1 1 year ago
Craig. I want to thank you for your video's. You are definately what has gotten me interested in Homebrewing. I do have a question for you though. What is your train of thought on caps.
I have seen on some websites where they say not to use twist off caps like the ones on plastic bottles. So pop off tops or twist on's that is the question. Thanks again i will stay tuned!
lwylde100 1 year ago
@lwylde100 I have heard that twist off glass bottles/caps are fine, but it depends on the capper and how much it squeezes the cap around the threads. I ended up with flat beers once, but my capper was old. Try a couple and see. Plastic bottles with screw on caps are absolutely fine. I use them all the time when I bottle.
CraigTube 1 year ago
Craig,
First I want to thank you for doing your videos. You are definately what have gotten me interested in Homebrewing. I am in the process of getting my own starter kit. I do have a question for you.
What is your school of thought on capping. Is it ok to use twist off caps such as those on plastic bottles? I have seen on websites where they say No Twist off's! I am just wondering on your train of thought.
Again, thank you for your video's and please keep putting them up!
lwylde100 1 year ago
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Hey Craig. First and foremost...great videos. Thank you so much for taking to time to educate those of us who need a push in the right direction from time to time. :)
I finally bought my first kit about 30 minutes ago. I have 2 quick questions and apologize if they have been answered already.
1. Have you ever seen any benefit in using distilled/spring water (i.e. cleaner taste)?
2. Plastic vs. glass bottles: preference?
Thanks again for your effort!
John
johnodon1968 1 year ago
@johnodon1968 Phew, I'm catching up. OK, I don't use bottled water simply because it's a pain to buy every time I brew. I have never used it, but intend on trying. My guess is that there would be a benefit for sure. No chlorine for one thing. My water is good quality, but not as clean as bottled, so it's something you're going to have to try. The debate over glass vs plastic will go on forever. I like plastic because of the screw on caps, and they won't explode if you over carbonate. More next..
CraigTube 1 year ago
@CraigTube Part 2. With glass, you have to get the priming sugar just right, which once you know the amount, isn't hard. I have used both glass and plastic and I did not notice any difference in the beer. Some prefer glass for a number of reasons, but I found that PET plastic holds the beer just as good and doesn't leak CO2 like some say it does. That said, I would love to get some of those glass flip-top bottles. They're sweet.
CraigTube 1 year ago
craig thank you very much for responding. I'll try your advice. BTW I even tried the inmate brew. turned out just fine. it's all for fun right? love your vid's keep it up
loknfwrd 1 year ago
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Hi craig, I have been watching your videos and decided to buy a coopers micro brew kit. It says on the carbonation drops to use 1 for a 375ml bottle or 2 for a 775ml bottle, I have 500ml bottles so do i use 1 or 2 drops? Also how long should it take for the airlock to start bubbling?
kevinfallon1 1 year ago
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Hi craig, I have been watching your videos and decided to buy a coopers micro brew kit. It says on the carbonation drops to use 1 for a 375ml bottle or 2 for a 775ml bottle, I have 500ml bottles so do i use 1 or 2 drops? Also how long should it take for the airlock to start bubbling?
kevinfallon1 1 year ago
Hi craig, I have been watching your videos and decided to buy a coopers micro brew kit. It says on the carbonation drops to use 1 for a 375ml bottle or 2 for a 775ml bottle, I have 500ml bottles so do i use 1 or 2 drops? Also how long should it take for the airlock to start bubbling?
kevinfallon1 1 year ago
@kevinfallon1 I had the same question. craig may know a way to split the carb drops but I don't. I choose to use a bottling bucket if I am using odd size bottles. hope this helps. don't give up over trials, it'll keep you on your toes. god bless
loknfwrd 1 year ago
Hi craig. do you know of a way to remove oder from the fermenter. mine is getting strong smelling.
loknfwrd 1 year ago
@loknfwrd I usually soak mine in luke worm water and a cap or two full of bleach for a few hours. Then rinse very well. That's really all you can do.
CraigTube 1 year ago
@CraigTube I'm sure there'll be different brands of cleaning products in Canada and the US compared to the UK, out of curiosity, what do your home brew shops stock? Some of our branded deodorisers and cleansers are chlorine based, so bleach - as Craig said - seems a good option
BrewTubeUK 1 year ago
@BrewTubeUK thanks tor helping with the info. I had thought of doing this but was'nt sure if it was wise. if it don't work well I'll try to let you know, BUT NOT blame you. thanks again to both of you.
loknfwrd 1 year ago
hey craig what up buddy you seem like a cool guy
Thisisj3ff 1 year ago
im going to buy a kit this week after seeing how simple it is. Cheers from Belfast!
philgreener 1 year ago
Hey Craig, bought this exact setup and I'm in the process of adding water...the only problem is that after I added the extract and sugar, I added about a gallon of boiling water. Now I'm trying to get the temp down with cold water...will the initial high temp. ruin the flavor of my brew? Thanks -LB
lewis131313 1 year ago
@lewis131313 When this happens, place the fermenter in a clean sink full of cold water BEFORE adding any cold water. Stir. High temps can add off flavours to your beer.
CraigTube 1 year ago