Thanks for inspiring me to brew! My first brew was honey wheat. Just started it almost 2 weeks ago. Then I made a meed and just finished an oatmeal sought tough for a new brewer.
Trying this recipe tomorrow night with a friend of mine. Using the English bitter with fuggles, and some leftover dextrose. You've explained it so well that the only thing I've got to worry about now is not having any homebrew to drink.
i like this guy, i just got confused when he picked a bag of Turo? and a bag of something else. and im like, what? got to check the temp of the water? who am i Tom Swift? (Boy scientist)
i was checking out vids to make this easier, and im getting discouraged...
Craig, how come you steeped these for 1.5 hours? Everything I've read says steep steeping grains for 30min? Is this just preference? I also assume that boiling is a "must" to sterilise the "wort"? Cheers and keep em coming!!
I am just getting started few questions how long did you ferment this beer and did you move it to a second fermentor. Also what was your temperature of fermentation
@TheBS87 The beer was brewed in primary for about 12 days and then packaged (bottles and keg). the temp was around 74F but that depends on your yeast. Use a yeast that ferments at the temp you have in your house. There was no secondary... not necessary unless you're adding flavours or dry hopping. Secondary is NOT necessary. Package the beer after two weeks and let it age for as long as you can wait. At least a month, but you can sample your beer at any time.
I've never tried a home brew of any type. Not made myself nor from anyone I know who has made it. I noticed around 17:07 mark in here you mentioned "it's getting up there in quality" for a home brew. Since I have no comparison would I expect home brews to be much better than a purchased microbrew, or when you say its "getting up there" does that mean it is encroaching on being "as good" as something you would purchase?
Thanks for the vid Craig, I used this recipe for my first batch, its been in the bottle for 2.5 weeks now and wow it tastes great. I got bored waiting as well so I started a partial mash right after bottling(only one fermenting bucket), an Irish red that I made from my own recipe it's smelling great now in the FV and is about ready to bottle can't wait to taste it. Cheers
How would one decide what type of grains to use? Is it all about preference, or are some grains specific to certain beers, such as that English bitter?
@SgtMantis That requires some education about grains. You are pretty safe with just going with a Crystal grain. I used crystal 60. Higher numbers will give a darker color and flavour. Call into my live show this friday night and we can talk about it with the chat room. justin dot tv / craigtube. show starts at 10 pm eastern.
@CraigTube I would love to but already have a date for a Rochester Rino's Game on friday night. However I just followed your link to your show and will continue to follow it. I look forward to your discussion on grains because It is info I would much like to hear from a seasoned home brewer. It seems most books are overly technical, and I need some good old fashioned opinions. Your brewing style is similar to what I intend to develop in to, as I continue my progress as a beginner.
I'm new at this and have really enjoyed your videos. I finished bottling my first batch of coopers lager about a week ago and am already looking ahead for my next brew! What do you think about adding cascade hops to a coopers black lager kit to kick it up a notch? If so, how would you suggest I do it? Thanks in advance and I really appreciate all the good info!
@FletcherHabit No. Not unless you fill them with water and boil the water. Germs that are in dry suspension wouldn't be affected by the micro waves, which only heat water molecules.
@CraigTube Hey Craig thanks for the info. Im just concerned about chemical residues left from using conventional sanitizing products.. how effective would say 100 proof vodka be at killing germs?
I like all your videos mate, you've brought me knowledge from every single one of them. Plus every time i see you drink a beer, i HAVE to open a beer myself :)
I think you've probably put more effort into this than necessary. Crystal malt does not require any special treatment and can simply be boiled up and the grains washed a few times to release the sugar and body it gives. I'd stick to using a pound of this and half a pound of flaked barley and simply boil up and wash. Use loose hops in the 2nd fermenter after yeast multiplication has abated (after 2nd day of active ferment usually) Leave for at least two weeks before bottling.
Thanks for sharing all this great information. I am about to start brewing for the first time and I think I will start with the English Bitter. For future reference, what were the grains you used? I did not gather the names from the video. Also, can you bottle this directly and for how long do you recommend conditioning it? I am considering 1 liter flip tops for my bottling. Do you use carbonation drops or something else in the kegging? Thanks again.
First and foremost wanted to say thank you Craig for taking the time and effort for your videos they are quite informative! As a result of watching your videos I too have taken a interest in home brewing... I just got my MR BEER starter kit from ups today. I received the West Coast Pale Ale... I was thinking in addition to this hopped malt can & booster adding honey & clear corn syrup for extra alcohol content, flavor, and carbonation should i need to add additional bittering hops??
@twistedfx69420 It's a bit more complected than that. Bittering hops are hops that have been boiled in wort for an hour or so. Adding too many fermentables might thin out your beer and make it strong with no head. Go easy on adding extras.
What do you do when you want a sweeter beer and not bitter? I understand you really enjoy your Stouts and Dark Ales but what about something less bitter and filled with a punch. What's a good method to do this if you don't care to explain? Thanks Craig!
@redneckemperor You can reduce the bitterness by reducing the bittering hops, in the case of a kit, that might not be possible. Adding some extra hops or non fermentable sugars will add extra top end to the beer.
Maaaaaaan seeing you drink that beer...I'm so jealous :D i know I've asked you this before, but, could u make a video on how to make non-alcoholic beer alcoholic, I'm living in an Islamic country...someone told me that if i add yeast and sugar it will be alcoholic, is that true....your awesome!!
@marafio I suppose you could try putting some in a large bottle with some sort of airlock and add about a cup of sugar and a pack of yeast. It will lose it's carbonation, but you can re carbonate it the same way we do it with home brew, by bottling it with a small amount of sugar and sealing it up. I'd have to try it before I do a video on it. Might be fun.
Hey Craig, I'm a long time all grainer, but I'm trying this technique because changes in residence means it a bit hard to set up the full grain kit for the moment. I did have some problems getting at the efficiency I was after, and I think my sparging technique sucked, but I'll have a bit more of an explore and see what I can come up with.
how do u get rid of the dead yeast when u bottle up your beer u no when u put suger in your bottles then leave it a week after u have dead yeast,it put me off drinking it is there way of getting rid of it
@beaverdavies87 Quick answer is NO. It is unavoidable when carbonating in the bottle. You have to pour your beer and leave the sediment behind, carefully.
I'm looking forward to giving this a go in the future. Such a great resource you provide Craig. My local brew shop provides fresh worts in all kinds of beers, Amarillo Ale is my favorite. They sell it in a 15L tub and you just add dextrose, and 5L of water and you're set. Just too easy and tastes great. I use the 15L tubs for sanitizer storage too.
@CraigTube If your local shop doesnt have a crusher, you can find corn grinders that actually work quite nicely once your have adjusted it with some experimentation. I actually attach a drill to mine to speed up the grinding and it USUALLY works well (Except for the time the drill went bezerk and nearly took my arm off lol)
Use a garden spray with water to knock back any excessive foaming during brewing or fermenting. Using real hops in the brewing will clarify the wort. It also helps to use a sprinkling of hops (real flowers) during primary fermentation. What where those fizzing tablets you added and to what end?
Hi Craig! You might as well mash your grains after going through all of the trouble to get your temperatures in line. You can get a big nylon straining bag and mix the grain together so the enzymes from the two row can help convert the crystal. Let them sit as you did, and then just lift the big bag out of the pot and there ya go! You can also sparge them if you would like.
Hi Craig this is just the sort of brewing that suits me I have a coopers pilsner kit ready to use but which grain/hops combo would you recomend to produce a german/czech style product i'm thinking saaz hops?
@tigerzoid You know, I'm not really that familiar enough with ingredients to answer that. YOu should search Google for partial extract german czech beer.
This is something I have to try on my next batch of beer. Thanks for making all this videos. One question though: Do the grains have to be crushed like in an all grain brew?
@CraigTube Hey Craig, Nick here, I wanted to know if you've ever dry-hopped? I have a partial-extract kit and was going to put about a gallon in a separate jug and dry hop with some Cascade or something. My beer is an amber so i was going for a Fat Tire flavor(If you haven't had it its a darker bitter beer, border-line IPA.) Please get back to me i'm sure it would make a great video too. If you need anymore info or need some ideas, just holler.
@ThePaisteTrout477 Because I'm not a huge hop fan, I haven't tried this. I can only get hop pellets, and I don't know if you can dry hop with those. Thoughts?
@CraigTube Yeah I never liked IPAs till I ate a lemon before drinking. Now i'm a hop-head. They say you can use pellets then transfer to a secondary. I think most people use pellets just so they wont have to clean out the whole hops, but i won't mind. you should try Fat Tire. Maybe after the holidays are over i can send you some, cause god knows not to send anything around this time.
Hi Craig. I noticed you mentioned that you cooled your wort by putting the pot in ice water. Have you ever tried making a sanitized ice block? I sanitize a 2L pop bottle with bleach, fill it with water and cap it and throw it in the freezer. When its time to cool my wort I cut the top off the bottle with a sanitized utility knife and poke an air hole in the bottom of the bottle and squeeze the ice into the wort. This works for a 7-8 litre boil. This has worked great for me.
@spears104 So the ice goes into the wort? I'm not quite sure what you're saying. message me instructions or make a video please. Your idea sounds way too interesting to pass up. Those Copper Wort Coolers are too expensive for its purpose. Thanks A Lot - Nick
@ThePaisteTrout477 Yes, the ice is made inside the sanitized pop bottle. This keeps all of your fridge bacteria out of the ice. When its time to cool the wort, sanitze a utility (razor) knife and cut top off the bottle. It helps to let the bottle thaw a bit so the ice block is not frozen to the bottle. It cools the wort in a few minutes. This will help perserve any hop flavour and aroma you have added to your beer kit. I will make a video the next time I make beer. Cheers!
@ThePaisteTrout477 The ice block formed inside the sterilized pop bottle gets put directly in your brew pot, ie cut the top off the pop bottle and dump the ice in. I typically end up boiling 7-10 litres and one ice block cools this down just fine.
hope i get a response this time i just made first batcth its setting at 22 c have wet towels over the top thats been in freezer is this ok athis time im in florida and still in the eightis here also have it in cool tub
@TheSuperdiscobreaks Well, I was told one or two, so because I had a non clear wort, I threw in two. Is there a disadvantage to adding too much? It's been in the keg for a week, and still isn't pouring clear.
@CraigTube I can't find it would it happen to be under another name I would like to try it in a batch, by the way I am going to try this with the english bitter my supplier had to order my 2# of 2 row (all they had was 50# bags)but I am going to start it next week your videos ar very helpful you basicly got me started I have been making beer and wine for about 3 months now and soon to be starting some all grain and see how that works out. what kind of hops do you recommend
Oops. Hi Craig, Ant from the UK here. Do you ever use beer finings with your brew? I've just done an IPA batch and added them after primary fermentation. Just 2 days later and the beer was lovely and clear. Coopers carbonation drop, 2 weeks in the garage and it was lovely. Really enjoying your channel, keep up the good work.
@djscalo Yes, thanks again. I must do a short video, telling the story behind that glass, which now sits in a reinforced concrete box lined with velvet LOL. Just kidding. It's in good hands mate.
@sbbinahee haha, thats right it may well be! Craig told me you sent him one a while ago. Whats the odds of 2 lads from Ireland sending the same type of glass to Craig because of youtube?? The Pilsner is still in the bottles. I'm letting them age so I can give them a fair chance. I'll give you a heads up when I post the taste test mate.
You know how feel about that kit but another good thing is the PS yeast that comes with it. It will ferment well at 60 degrees and give some lager character to the beer.
Another good vid Craig, cheers. Your vids have really helped me get going with home brewing. I still don’t understand why you have some haters. I’ve seen them criticise everything from your brewing methods to your pronunciation of “wort”! Cheers man.
Excellent as always Craig. Check out my review of Russian River Consecration. You HAVE to get your hands on it if you get the chance. Truly an amazing beer.
what a nice idea. I've been using cane sugar, only because my brew store didnt carry dextrose. They now have dextrose. so i am going to try that. Will i notice much of difference using dextrose, over cane sugar? Great vids thanks Craig
Glad to see you using the grain bag this time Craig ;) Sure makes it a lot easier after the mash time is over for sure! I was ready to get my Saturday Night Fever suit out there for a sec when I heard that Disco playing. ;)
Ok, Craig, that's your best tutorial video to date! ( not saying any of the other were bad ) but that one was great. Keep up the good work! You have outdone yourself this time sir!!!!!! CHEERS!
Had to laugh...."Always drink a home brew while you are making homebrew" ..... followed by.... " ... I shot the video, and when I went to edit it, I discovered the video was gone...." Hmmm maybe to much homebrew while making homebrew Craig? Just kidding of course.
awesome video craig! in about a week or so im going to be doing a 2 gallon all grain batch. ill be be posting a video of it as soon as its done! cheers friend!!!
Beautiful video Craig! Outdone yourself again. I noticed the little red LED flashlight on your desk. It shows me your enjoying it. Right on! And for some odd reason, you're on my youtube page... haha I didn't think anybody would ever go on to see my one and only video. Keep it up brother.
craig you are awesome!! this is actually the way i brew all my beers. i always make a mini mash and then use some unhopped malt extracts along with secret amounts of herbs, spices, and my own preference of hops in certain quantities. i believe that my beers are nothing like a kit because of all the things i do to them. everyone tells me they are fantastic and i want to send you one of my doppelbocks when its finished for a review. could you please message me your address!! thanks. Josh
Got happily pickled yesterday for halloween on 1/2 gallon of hard cider, cost me about $1.25 lol. Got gelatin & going to use weirdbeer's clarifying thing I saw on your vid with him, on the rest, about 6 gallons, as I just drink the remader of the gallon I started because hey, it's pretty good & at this current time, I'm to damned broke for beer! lol.
I am going to be brewing a coopers Irish stout next and wondered if you had any ideas on what grains/hops would be good to add as I really do fancy progressing to a partial extract brew.
if i could get any fancy malts i would definately try this but i am quite limited. to only pale ale malt, carastan, munich, and roasted barley (poor quality roasted barley at that damn near charcoal...)
This is the way I brewed my first beer. Not as complicated as I had originally thought, too. Concerning Grains, my feel is that 2-row is a basic malt used in most beers and likely went into the Cooper's extract - I would recommend kicking things up and substituting another type of malt to impart some extra flavor and character into your brew. Great video as always, Craig - looking forward to your first all-grain!
I just made my first batch of hard cider per your video instructions. It turned out great, thank you! I have a question about tap water and yeast. I've had poor results with bread rising whenever I used tap water. I assume something in the water kills the yeast. Would this be a problem when brewing beer also or does the boiling take care of that? Any suggestions?
I wish I could taste that, the face you made when you tested it made me think is was the best beer on earth, now I'm thirsty as hell!
TequilaMonster666 1 week ago
Secondary IS necessary if you want a clear beer
bmr21021975 1 week ago
Who the hell disliked this video?
merpolis93 2 weeks ago
We call it a brown ale here in the uk
CRIMBOMAN666 1 month ago in playlist More videos from CraigTube
Thanks for inspiring me to brew! My first brew was honey wheat. Just started it almost 2 weeks ago. Then I made a meed and just finished an oatmeal sought tough for a new brewer.
lestonw 1 month ago
Trying this recipe tomorrow night with a friend of mine. Using the English bitter with fuggles, and some leftover dextrose. You've explained it so well that the only thing I've got to worry about now is not having any homebrew to drink.
TehJones 1 month ago
i like this guy, i just got confused when he picked a bag of Turo? and a bag of something else. and im like, what? got to check the temp of the water? who am i Tom Swift? (Boy scientist)
i was checking out vids to make this easier, and im getting discouraged...
TheMacgrurry 1 month ago
How did the Australian better compare? I know it was a long time ago but I'll think I'll try this method soon
GinSoakedStranger 1 month ago
@GinSoakedStranger Personally I preferred the English Bitter kit for this.
CraigTube 1 month ago
Craig, how come you steeped these for 1.5 hours? Everything I've read says steep steeping grains for 30min? Is this just preference? I also assume that boiling is a "must" to sterilise the "wort"? Cheers and keep em coming!!
kngsze1 2 months ago
Did you just use the coopers yeast or a different one that you had laying around
22SoCal 3 months ago
@22SoCal Coopers yeast
CraigTube 3 months ago
I am just getting started few questions how long did you ferment this beer and did you move it to a second fermentor. Also what was your temperature of fermentation
TheBS87 3 months ago
@TheBS87 The beer was brewed in primary for about 12 days and then packaged (bottles and keg). the temp was around 74F but that depends on your yeast. Use a yeast that ferments at the temp you have in your house. There was no secondary... not necessary unless you're adding flavours or dry hopping. Secondary is NOT necessary. Package the beer after two weeks and let it age for as long as you can wait. At least a month, but you can sample your beer at any time.
CraigTube 3 months ago
I am just getting started how long did you let this ferment and did you move it to a second fermentor and at what temp did it ferment
TheBS87 3 months ago
I've never tried a home brew of any type. Not made myself nor from anyone I know who has made it. I noticed around 17:07 mark in here you mentioned "it's getting up there in quality" for a home brew. Since I have no comparison would I expect home brews to be much better than a purchased microbrew, or when you say its "getting up there" does that mean it is encroaching on being "as good" as something you would purchase?
cadkins45 3 months ago
Thanks for the vid Craig, I used this recipe for my first batch, its been in the bottle for 2.5 weeks now and wow it tastes great. I got bored waiting as well so I started a partial mash right after bottling(only one fermenting bucket), an Irish red that I made from my own recipe it's smelling great now in the FV and is about ready to bottle can't wait to taste it. Cheers
MrRandomDad 5 months ago
Craig, stop teasing yourself with partial mashing...lol. Go all grain, u know u want to!
peligro28 6 months ago
How would one decide what type of grains to use? Is it all about preference, or are some grains specific to certain beers, such as that English bitter?
SgtMantis 7 months ago
@SgtMantis That requires some education about grains. You are pretty safe with just going with a Crystal grain. I used crystal 60. Higher numbers will give a darker color and flavour. Call into my live show this friday night and we can talk about it with the chat room. justin dot tv / craigtube. show starts at 10 pm eastern.
CraigTube 7 months ago
@CraigTube I would love to but already have a date for a Rochester Rino's Game on friday night. However I just followed your link to your show and will continue to follow it. I look forward to your discussion on grains because It is info I would much like to hear from a seasoned home brewer. It seems most books are overly technical, and I need some good old fashioned opinions. Your brewing style is similar to what I intend to develop in to, as I continue my progress as a beginner.
SgtMantis 7 months ago
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NavySealsutube 7 months ago
is the music yours craig? i've heard a few of yours...its good shit
bmr21021975 7 months ago
@bmr21021975 Only the intro and ending song is my music. The rest is stock that I downloaded for free.
CraigTube 7 months ago
hey craig do u think i could use any coopers beer kit?
BenReeves88 7 months ago
I'm new at this and have really enjoyed your videos. I finished bottling my first batch of coopers lager about a week ago and am already looking ahead for my next brew! What do you think about adding cascade hops to a coopers black lager kit to kick it up a notch? If so, how would you suggest I do it? Thanks in advance and I really appreciate all the good info!
kermitwc7 8 months ago
is microwaving glass/ceramic bottles, measuring stuff/ tools etc a good way to sanitize?
FletcherHabit 8 months ago
@FletcherHabit No. Not unless you fill them with water and boil the water. Germs that are in dry suspension wouldn't be affected by the micro waves, which only heat water molecules.
CraigTube 8 months ago
@CraigTube But the dishwasher on the "sany" or HOT setting will do great.
CraigTube 8 months ago
@CraigTube Hey Craig thanks for the info. Im just concerned about chemical residues left from using conventional sanitizing products.. how effective would say 100 proof vodka be at killing germs?
Cheers!
FletcherHabit 8 months ago
I like all your videos mate, you've brought me knowledge from every single one of them. Plus every time i see you drink a beer, i HAVE to open a beer myself :)
Keep up the work !
Gvarimoto1 8 months ago in playlist Easy Home Brewing - Beer
I think you've probably put more effort into this than necessary. Crystal malt does not require any special treatment and can simply be boiled up and the grains washed a few times to release the sugar and body it gives. I'd stick to using a pound of this and half a pound of flaked barley and simply boil up and wash. Use loose hops in the 2nd fermenter after yeast multiplication has abated (after 2nd day of active ferment usually) Leave for at least two weeks before bottling.
TheBeebopper 8 months ago
do you need to add brewing sugar to this ?
itsaido 8 months ago
Thanks for sharing all this great information. I am about to start brewing for the first time and I think I will start with the English Bitter. For future reference, what were the grains you used? I did not gather the names from the video. Also, can you bottle this directly and for how long do you recommend conditioning it? I am considering 1 liter flip tops for my bottling. Do you use carbonation drops or something else in the kegging? Thanks again.
gwp1978 10 months ago
Such a great idea. I enjoy the Coopers kits, so this is a great way to make unique beers and add specialty grains. Thanks again, Craig.
pauswa1966 10 months ago
First and foremost wanted to say thank you Craig for taking the time and effort for your videos they are quite informative! As a result of watching your videos I too have taken a interest in home brewing... I just got my MR BEER starter kit from ups today. I received the West Coast Pale Ale... I was thinking in addition to this hopped malt can & booster adding honey & clear corn syrup for extra alcohol content, flavor, and carbonation should i need to add additional bittering hops??
twistedfx69420 11 months ago
@twistedfx69420 It's a bit more complected than that. Bittering hops are hops that have been boiled in wort for an hour or so. Adding too many fermentables might thin out your beer and make it strong with no head. Go easy on adding extras.
CraigTube 11 months ago
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twistedfx69420 11 months ago
What do you do when you want a sweeter beer and not bitter? I understand you really enjoy your Stouts and Dark Ales but what about something less bitter and filled with a punch. What's a good method to do this if you don't care to explain? Thanks Craig!
redneckemperor 1 year ago
@redneckemperor You can reduce the bitterness by reducing the bittering hops, in the case of a kit, that might not be possible. Adding some extra hops or non fermentable sugars will add extra top end to the beer.
CraigTube 11 months ago
Cool
LunasCraincloud 1 year ago
Can anything be done with the grain after sugar extraction? I hate to waste all that.
LunasCraincloud 1 year ago
@LunasCraincloud I've heard of some people making cookies from it, or muffins. It's good for your garden, and makes great compost.
CraigTube 1 year ago
Maaaaaaan seeing you drink that beer...I'm so jealous :D i know I've asked you this before, but, could u make a video on how to make non-alcoholic beer alcoholic, I'm living in an Islamic country...someone told me that if i add yeast and sugar it will be alcoholic, is that true....your awesome!!
marafio 1 year ago
@marafio I suppose you could try putting some in a large bottle with some sort of airlock and add about a cup of sugar and a pack of yeast. It will lose it's carbonation, but you can re carbonate it the same way we do it with home brew, by bottling it with a small amount of sugar and sealing it up. I'd have to try it before I do a video on it. Might be fun.
CraigTube 1 year ago
@CraigTube Wow, Thank you so very much Craig, your simply the best, i will try to make and and see how it will play out
marafio 1 year ago
Hey Craig, I'm a long time all grainer, but I'm trying this technique because changes in residence means it a bit hard to set up the full grain kit for the moment. I did have some problems getting at the efficiency I was after, and I think my sparging technique sucked, but I'll have a bit more of an explore and see what I can come up with.
MrShayneOneill 1 year ago
how do u get rid of the dead yeast when u bottle up your beer u no when u put suger in your bottles then leave it a week after u have dead yeast,it put me off drinking it is there way of getting rid of it
beaverdavies87 1 year ago
@beaverdavies87 Quick answer is NO. It is unavoidable when carbonating in the bottle. You have to pour your beer and leave the sediment behind, carefully.
CraigTube 1 year ago
@beaverdavies87 Drink the yeast, its full of vitamin B and will ward off hangovers (along with moderation and lots of water of course).
Alternatively explore Kegging I guess.
MrShayneOneill 1 year ago
nice move switching the disco lol
LivingIn1969 1 year ago
I'm looking forward to giving this a go in the future. Such a great resource you provide Craig. My local brew shop provides fresh worts in all kinds of beers, Amarillo Ale is my favorite. They sell it in a 15L tub and you just add dextrose, and 5L of water and you're set. Just too easy and tastes great. I use the 15L tubs for sanitizer storage too.
EdibleHomeGarden 1 year ago
Do you have to sepirate the grain Craig? Can you pop them into a the same muslin bag??
djscalo 1 year ago
@djscalo Its neither necessary, nor desirable to separate the grains. You want a balance, and the best way is to nicely blend them together.
MrShayneOneill 1 year ago
@MrShayneOneill Thank you for replying mate. Its something I was wondering about for a while. Cheers!
djscalo 1 year ago
disco was working well the the sparging =P
ViciousDipper 1 year ago
Do the grains come in those sacs, ready to boil.?
SnackPack214485 1 year ago
@SnackPack214485 No, you buy them whole and they have to be crushed. They usually do that for you, but then you have to use them quickly.
CraigTube 1 year ago
@CraigTube If your local shop doesnt have a crusher, you can find corn grinders that actually work quite nicely once your have adjusted it with some experimentation. I actually attach a drill to mine to speed up the grinding and it USUALLY works well (Except for the time the drill went bezerk and nearly took my arm off lol)
MrShayneOneill 1 year ago
Use a garden spray with water to knock back any excessive foaming during brewing or fermenting. Using real hops in the brewing will clarify the wort. It also helps to use a sprinkling of hops (real flowers) during primary fermentation. What where those fizzing tablets you added and to what end?
TheBeebopper 1 year ago
Hi Craig! You might as well mash your grains after going through all of the trouble to get your temperatures in line. You can get a big nylon straining bag and mix the grain together so the enzymes from the two row can help convert the crystal. Let them sit as you did, and then just lift the big bag out of the pot and there ya go! You can also sparge them if you would like.
mixedbrewing 1 year ago
Hi Craig this is just the sort of brewing that suits me I have a coopers pilsner kit ready to use but which grain/hops combo would you recomend to produce a german/czech style product i'm thinking saaz hops?
thanks mark.
tigerzoid 1 year ago
@tigerzoid You know, I'm not really that familiar enough with ingredients to answer that. YOu should search Google for partial extract german czech beer.
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tigerzoid 1 year ago
This is something I have to try on my next batch of beer. Thanks for making all this videos. One question though: Do the grains have to be crushed like in an all grain brew?
Omarsan 1 year ago
@Omarsan Yes, the grains do have to be crushed.
CraigTube 1 year ago
If you live in England you can get a Yorkshire Bitter Kit from Geordie beer kits that probably tastes like this
TaisinViper 1 year ago
@CraigTube Hey Craig, Nick here, I wanted to know if you've ever dry-hopped? I have a partial-extract kit and was going to put about a gallon in a separate jug and dry hop with some Cascade or something. My beer is an amber so i was going for a Fat Tire flavor(If you haven't had it its a darker bitter beer, border-line IPA.) Please get back to me i'm sure it would make a great video too. If you need anymore info or need some ideas, just holler.
ThePaisteTrout477 1 year ago
@ThePaisteTrout477 Because I'm not a huge hop fan, I haven't tried this. I can only get hop pellets, and I don't know if you can dry hop with those. Thoughts?
CraigTube 1 year ago
@CraigTube Yeah I never liked IPAs till I ate a lemon before drinking. Now i'm a hop-head. They say you can use pellets then transfer to a secondary. I think most people use pellets just so they wont have to clean out the whole hops, but i won't mind. you should try Fat Tire. Maybe after the holidays are over i can send you some, cause god knows not to send anything around this time.
ThePaisteTrout477 1 year ago
@CraigTube You can dry hop with pellets. Put them in a grain bag or cheese cloth to cut down on carboy cleaning when you are done.
spears104 1 year ago
Hi Craig. I noticed you mentioned that you cooled your wort by putting the pot in ice water. Have you ever tried making a sanitized ice block? I sanitize a 2L pop bottle with bleach, fill it with water and cap it and throw it in the freezer. When its time to cool my wort I cut the top off the bottle with a sanitized utility knife and poke an air hole in the bottom of the bottle and squeeze the ice into the wort. This works for a 7-8 litre boil. This has worked great for me.
spears104 1 year ago
@spears104 That sounds like a great idea. I'll try it.
CraigTube 1 year ago
@spears104 So the ice goes into the wort? I'm not quite sure what you're saying. message me instructions or make a video please. Your idea sounds way too interesting to pass up. Those Copper Wort Coolers are too expensive for its purpose. Thanks A Lot - Nick
ThePaisteTrout477 1 year ago
@ThePaisteTrout477 Yes, the ice is made inside the sanitized pop bottle. This keeps all of your fridge bacteria out of the ice. When its time to cool the wort, sanitze a utility (razor) knife and cut top off the bottle. It helps to let the bottle thaw a bit so the ice block is not frozen to the bottle. It cools the wort in a few minutes. This will help perserve any hop flavour and aroma you have added to your beer kit. I will make a video the next time I make beer. Cheers!
spears104 1 year ago
@spears104 And the water gets added to your beer? I.E. 5 gallons. Thanks for the help mate.
ThePaisteTrout477 1 year ago
@ThePaisteTrout477 The ice block formed inside the sterilized pop bottle gets put directly in your brew pot, ie cut the top off the pop bottle and dump the ice in. I typically end up boiling 7-10 litres and one ice block cools this down just fine.
spears104 1 year ago
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spears104 1 year ago
hope i get a response this time i just made first batcth its setting at 22 c have wet towels over the top thats been in freezer is this ok athis time im in florida and still in the eightis here also have it in cool tub
bigbear34744 1 year ago
@bigbear34744 Hey sounds like you're doing everything you can. I'm sure your beer will be just fine. Keep up the good work.
CraigTube 1 year ago
Hi Craig, do you send me one of your brews? I live in germnay in Nürnberg. Greetings. Ludwig
RiverRaid2 1 year ago
i think you may have overdone it with the whirlfloc craig.
TheSuperdiscobreaks 1 year ago
@TheSuperdiscobreaks Well, I was told one or two, so because I had a non clear wort, I threw in two. Is there a disadvantage to adding too much? It's been in the keg for a week, and still isn't pouring clear.
CraigTube 1 year ago
is that high malt glucose the same as like a corn syrup?
bull61175 1 year ago
@bull61175 It's a liquid form of sugar, probably partially derived from converted malt. That's my best guess.
CraigTube 1 year ago
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bull61175 1 year ago
@CraigTube I can't find it would it happen to be under another name I would like to try it in a batch, by the way I am going to try this with the english bitter my supplier had to order my 2# of 2 row (all they had was 50# bags)but I am going to start it next week your videos ar very helpful you basicly got me started I have been making beer and wine for about 3 months now and soon to be starting some all grain and see how that works out. what kind of hops do you recommend
bull61175 1 year ago
Oops. Hi Craig, Ant from the UK here. Do you ever use beer finings with your brew? I've just done an IPA batch and added them after primary fermentation. Just 2 days later and the beer was lovely and clear. Coopers carbonation drop, 2 weeks in the garage and it was lovely. Really enjoying your channel, keep up the good work.
Antsmithmk 1 year ago
@Antsmithmk What beer finings are you using. I have used the carbonation drops and they are great.
CraigTube 1 year ago
Hi Craig, Ant from the
Antsmithmk 1 year ago
Craig, Great videos! As a newbee, how long should I bottle ferment my wheat beer before I drop it in the refrigerator?
rknrs 1 year ago
@rknrs Give it at least a week to sample, two weeks for improved quality, and 1 month for full quality.
CraigTube 1 year ago
Hey there's my glass! Cool, its famous now! Cheers Craig, another good vid.
djscalo 1 year ago
@djscalo Yes, thanks again. I must do a short video, telling the story behind that glass, which now sits in a reinforced concrete box lined with velvet LOL. Just kidding. It's in good hands mate.
CraigTube 1 year ago
@CraigTube Hahaha, lmao! Cheers mate!
djscalo 1 year ago
djscalo Hold on mate, thats MY glass. He he. Hey how did that tweaked Pilsner kit turn out? Hi Craigman too!
sbbinahee 1 year ago
@sbbinahee haha, thats right it may well be! Craig told me you sent him one a while ago. Whats the odds of 2 lads from Ireland sending the same type of glass to Craig because of youtube?? The Pilsner is still in the bottles. I'm letting them age so I can give them a fair chance. I'll give you a heads up when I post the taste test mate.
djscalo 1 year ago
sweet ... i have my coopers, can wait to brew it
lkcheat 1 year ago
Thank you Craig, I'm going to try this.
strawalker 1 year ago
You know how feel about that kit but another good thing is the PS yeast that comes with it. It will ferment well at 60 degrees and give some lager character to the beer.
yartp 1 year ago
But where did you get the glass man? I thought it got broken...
sbbinahee 1 year ago
Damn the English Bitter you were tasting looked so good. i definitely like the way you supped up the beer kit. This I will have to try. Cheers!
AGoalStopper007 1 year ago
Nice E S B = extra special bitter BREW ON !
ZaBuDaB 1 year ago
Another good vid Craig, cheers. Your vids have really helped me get going with home brewing. I still don’t understand why you have some haters. I’ve seen them criticise everything from your brewing methods to your pronunciation of “wort”! Cheers man.
kngsze1 1 year ago
Thanks Craig, Informative and To The Point.Will Try This Soon!
jsphjohnson 1 year ago
good video. watch it
Mike1614b 1 year ago
Can't wait to see the taste test! I might have to give this a go! Nice video!
weirdbeer 1 year ago
Thanks Craig for the greate information, very educational. Where in Toronto or Newmarket are, can i buy cooper's beer kit and grains. Thanks
Roxx52 1 year ago
Excellent as always Craig. Check out my review of Russian River Consecration. You HAVE to get your hands on it if you get the chance. Truly an amazing beer.
fearthevictor 1 year ago
what a nice idea. I've been using cane sugar, only because my brew store didnt carry dextrose. They now have dextrose. so i am going to try that. Will i notice much of difference using dextrose, over cane sugar? Great vids thanks Craig
t3m1r8 1 year ago
How did you upload a video over ten mins craig?
ElectroDrop 1 year ago
Another great vid. I'm curious about why you used 2 whirlfloc tablets? Looks like another great way to spice up a Coopers kit. Cheers!
steeljan 1 year ago
Glad to see you using the grain bag this time Craig ;) Sure makes it a lot easier after the mash time is over for sure! I was ready to get my Saturday Night Fever suit out there for a sec when I heard that Disco playing. ;)
ACTeslaMachineDC 1 year ago
nice video craig
zpeef 1 year ago
Ok, Craig, that's your best tutorial video to date! ( not saying any of the other were bad ) but that one was great. Keep up the good work! You have outdone yourself this time sir!!!!!! CHEERS!
hoopztube 1 year ago
hey Craig,, i'v been watching your vids bout 2 maybe 3 weeks now. just wanted to say hey, England
x69dev69x 1 year ago
Had to laugh...."Always drink a home brew while you are making homebrew" ..... followed by.... " ... I shot the video, and when I went to edit it, I discovered the video was gone...." Hmmm maybe to much homebrew while making homebrew Craig? Just kidding of course.
threeque 1 year ago 2
@threeque LOL
hoopztube 1 year ago
Ahhh sparging. I never did that! Glad I watched. Thanks Craig.
threeque 1 year ago
I thought you Canadians only listened to the Guess Who,Triumph,And Rush.
Almost forgot Anne Murray.
eedwards74 1 year ago
haha, I knew you would make that sound at the beginning of the video, thats awesome!
pizzaman123 1 year ago
Since I have never brewed any grains how would I know what I am missing? What is the difference?
ThePaulSIN 1 year ago
@ThePaulSIN Like driving a Lamborgini compared to your Toyota Corolla........
hoopztube 1 year ago
awesome video craig! in about a week or so im going to be doing a 2 gallon all grain batch. ill be be posting a video of it as soon as its done! cheers friend!!!
1979timdog 1 year ago
Beautiful video Craig! Outdone yourself again. I noticed the little red LED flashlight on your desk. It shows me your enjoying it. Right on! And for some odd reason, you're on my youtube page... haha I didn't think anybody would ever go on to see my one and only video. Keep it up brother.
-Eric
CFHpantera 1 year ago
craig you are awesome!! this is actually the way i brew all my beers. i always make a mini mash and then use some unhopped malt extracts along with secret amounts of herbs, spices, and my own preference of hops in certain quantities. i believe that my beers are nothing like a kit because of all the things i do to them. everyone tells me they are fantastic and i want to send you one of my doppelbocks when its finished for a review. could you please message me your address!! thanks. Josh
jman452 1 year ago
Good to see a new video Craig, had me worried for a while.
furtivegain 1 year ago
Sweet Craig, lovin your vids. Thumbs UP
Got happily pickled yesterday for halloween on 1/2 gallon of hard cider, cost me about $1.25 lol. Got gelatin & going to use weirdbeer's clarifying thing I saw on your vid with him, on the rest, about 6 gallons, as I just drink the remader of the gallon I started because hey, it's pretty good & at this current time, I'm to damned broke for beer! lol.
omegahpla 1 year ago
hey craig, can i do this with anyother cooper kits?
BenReeves88 1 year ago
Hi Craig,
I am going to be brewing a coopers Irish stout next and wondered if you had any ideas on what grains/hops would be good to add as I really do fancy progressing to a partial extract brew.
Cheers
Steve UK
devilsbanjo 1 year ago
if i could get any fancy malts i would definately try this but i am quite limited. to only pale ale malt, carastan, munich, and roasted barley (poor quality roasted barley at that damn near charcoal...)
casualtiesofpunk 1 year ago
Hi Craig,
I will try this next week to, again a nice and helpful video...
You didn't took a SG reading?
Did you calculate the potencial alcohol content this time?
Cheers m8 ! :-)
homebeerbrewery 1 year ago
This is the way I brewed my first beer. Not as complicated as I had originally thought, too. Concerning Grains, my feel is that 2-row is a basic malt used in most beers and likely went into the Cooper's extract - I would recommend kicking things up and substituting another type of malt to impart some extra flavor and character into your brew. Great video as always, Craig - looking forward to your first all-grain!
dcostell 1 year ago
nice one mate ,,,great vid ,,peace out
MACKYBHOY1 1 year ago
I just made my first batch of hard cider per your video instructions. It turned out great, thank you! I have a question about tap water and yeast. I've had poor results with bread rising whenever I used tap water. I assume something in the water kills the yeast. Would this be a problem when brewing beer also or does the boiling take care of that? Any suggestions?
FenderGibsonWashburn 1 year ago
Thanks for another very helpful video.
digitalreb 1 year ago
LOOK AT THAT LACING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
bmeyer44 1 year ago