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Recommended Brewing Method Place 1 gallon of water into the brew kettle. If you are using malted grains, place them in a steeping bag and add to the kettle. Bring the water to a boil and remember to remove the grain bag just prior to the boiling point. Place the finishing hops into a steeping bag and add them to the kettle. Add the additional malt extract and stir until the liquid returns to a boil. Turn off the heat and stir in the hopped malt extract. Keep stirring to ensure the syrup is fully dissolved. Add one gallon of cold water to the kettle. Pour remaining water into your primary fermenter then add the cooled wort. Pitch yeast when temperature is between 70 and 80 degrees. Ferment and bottle using your usual methods.

Using Hopped Malt Beer Kits

One hopped beer kit and two pounds of dry malt will result in a finished beer of low to medium strength with good body. Adding more dry malt (up to three pounds total) will increase alcohol strength, accent malt character and produce richer body. Dry malt extract (DME) is an excellent choice for 60% to 100% of the additional sugar required to reach your original gravity target. If you like strong bitter character you may opt to use more hops. Remember that the beer kit is already bittered at a ratio of one pound of malt to five gallons of water. Using more than two pounds of additional sugar will reduce the perceived bitterness of the finished beer.

When selecting finishing hops, seek out the aroma which suits your palette. Keep in mind that just like salt in cooking, over hopping is almost impossible to repair. Choose hops with alpha acid ratings of less the 5% and try mixing different varieties. It is not necessary to use a full ounce. Finishing hops, added to the boiling wort for 15 minutes or less, become the signature of your brew. You don’t have to add them all a once or even to boil them at all. Steeping one half to one ounce for one or two minutes after the boil will add distinct aroma without adding much flavor or any bitterness.

Coopers Australian Beer Kits

Coopers beer kits are produced by an actual brewery. Coopers homebrew extracts are derived from two-row barley and wheat and are hopped using Tasmanian Pride of Ringwood hops. The grains are grown and processed in South Australia by the Adelaide Malting Company.

Muntons English Beer Kits

Muntons Beer Kits are made entirely from 100% hopped malt extract with no inferior adjuncts such as barley syrup. There is one notable exception to this however - the American Style Light Beer. To emulate the light delicate character of this popular beer style it was necessary to include in the kit a percentage of liquid sugar. This is the only beer kit in the extensive Muntons ranges made from anything other than 100% hopped malt extract.

3.3 lb. net wgt.

A gentle delicate light lager, subtly flavoured yet refreshing to the full.

3.3 lb. net wgt.

A dark, sweet yet subtle beer brewed to quench the thirst and satisfy the hunger. OG 1.036° to 1040°. This beer is reminiscent of the slightly hoppier lager style beers popular throughout Canada.

Color (EBC Units) 8 - 12 Bitterness (EBUs) 25 - 35; Solids (by refractometer) 80% - 82%

3.3 lb. net wgt.

This is a golden crisp beer which is popular in northern Europe. Light and refreshing. OG 1.036° to 1040°.

Color (EBC Units) 8 - 12; Bitterness (EBUs) 25 - 35; Solids (by refractometer) 80% - 82%

3.3 lb. net wgt.

This is a gentle, delicate light lager with subtle, refreshing flavor.

Color (EBC Units10 to 12; Bitterness (EBUs) 45 to 55; Solids (by refractometer) 80%-82%

3.3 lb. net wgt.

Rich and warming with an unmistakable aged flavor - this beer should ideally be served in nips. OG 1.060° to 1064°.

Color (EBC Units) 27 - 33; Bitterness (EBUs) 45 - 55; Solids (by refractometer) 80% - 82%

3.3 lb. net wgt.

A light, refreshing, thirst-quenching beer popularized in warm climates. This is the lightest beer in the Connoisseurs range. Serve chilled OG 1.040° to 1044°.

Color (EBC Units) 4 - 7; Bitterness (EBUs) 25 - 35; Solids (by refractometer) 80% - 82%

3.3 lb. net wgt. OG:1036-1040, Color: 27-33 EBC, Bitterness:45-55 EBU

This is a classic English pub bitter; well balanced and full of taste. Englands favorite beer.

3.3 lb. net wgt.

This beer is very dark and very hoppy, a rich beer of great character - serve chilled. OG 1.036° to 1040°.

Color (EBC Units) 22to 275; Bitterness (EBUs) 50 to 60; Solids (by refractometer) 80% to 82%

3.75 lb. net wgt. Color - 420 EBC, Bitterness - 590 IBU

In keeping with the traditional style of pale ale, Coopers English Bitter is a brown copper color with red hues and a creamy head. It displays a pleasing floral aroma with a blend of toasty/sweet malt flavors with a firm bitter finish. For the best results, we recommend the use of a minimum of 2 pounds of Light Dry Malt Extract with this product.

3.75 lb. net wgt.

This lager is straw in color with golden hues and a lacy white head. Light floral aromas follow through on a light to medium bodied palate with subtle malt and hop flavors and a clean finish. This Australian Lager style beer has plenty of character. We recommend using with a minimum of 2 pounds Extra Light Dry Malt.

3.75 lb. net wgt.

Old Dark Ale has a rich mahogany color and a creamy head. Roasted malt aromas with a hint of chocolate, generous mouthfeel dominated by roasted malt flavors, sufficient hop bitterness to give balance and a dry finish. This beer is a favorite amongst dark beer drinkers. We recommend using with a minimum of 2 pounds Amber Dry Malt.

3.75 lb. net wgt.

Coopers Stout has a dark brown color with a persistent head resembling espresso creamer, a blend of coffee, chocolate and grain aromas, exceptional mouth feel and dark malt characteristics, the combination of malt tannins and hop bitterness results in a dry finish. This brew can be consumed young or cellared for a number of years with excellent results. We recommend using with a minimum of 2 pounds Light Dry Malt.

3.75 lb. net wgt.

Thomas Coopers IPA (India Pale Ale) produces a beer with all the hallmarks of a genuine IPA from the mother land. It is a strong ale with robust malt characters and very high hopping levels. We recommend using with a minimum of 2 pounds Light Dry Malt.

3.75 lb. net wgt.

This brew is a pale straw colored beer with a bold, spicy Saaz hop aroma. Crisp and dry with cleansing bitterness, Thomas Coopers Pilsner is made from premium two-row pale malt and barley, bittering hops and a generous amount of aromatic SAAZ hops. Fermentation with the true lager yeast, supplied, at temperatures below 20C will produce an excellent example of the pilsner style. We recommend using with a minimum of 2 pounds Extra Light Dry Malt.

3.75 lb. net wgt.

This is a pale, cloudy beer; refreshingly spritzy and tart with a delicious creamy frothiness. Thomas Coopers Wheat Beer is made from premium malted wheat, pale malted barley and selected hops. Wheat beers are a great summer refresher, low in bitterness and considered by many as the champagne of the beer world. We recommend using with a minimum of 2 pounds Wheat Dry Malt Extract.

3.75 lb. net wgt.

Due to popular demand our master brewers have developed a beer concentrate in the style of the famous COOPERS ORIGINAL PALE ALE which is considered an Australian icon. The finest two-row barley, hops and specially selected yeast combine to produce a beer with fruity and floral characters, balanced with a crisp bitterness and compelling flavor perfect for every occasion. We recommend using with a minimum of 2 pounds Light Dry Malt.

3.75 lb. net wgt. Color -90 EBC, Bitterness - 340 IBU

Europe is home to a multitude of breweries and as such, boasts a greater variety of beer styles than any other region in the world. Europe, being the birthplace of lager style beer, is considered to be the heartland of premium lager. Coopers European Lager captures the style of the finest quality lagers exported from Northern Europe. Serve well chilled in a tall, narrow glass with a generous head and savor the herbaceous hop aroma and crisp finish. We recommend using with a minimum of 2 pounds Light Dry Malt.

3.75 lb. net wgt. Color: 70 EBC, Bitterness: 420 IBU

Canadian Blonde has a pale straw color with crisp pale malt aromas and a hint of spicy hops. Clean pale malt flavors and a light-bodied palate that finishes with obvious hop bitterness. This beer is perfect for summer drinking. We recommend using with a minimum of 2 pounds Extra Light Dry Malt.

3.75 lb. net wgt. Color - 53 EBC, Bitterness - 270 IBU

out of stock until 9/15/10

Mexico is known for its arid lands, dusty conditions and oppressive heat. So its not surprising that the people of Mexico are expert at quenching a thirst. Coopers Mexican Cerveza (beer) emulates the style of the finest quality beers exported from Mexico. This premium beer is light in style with a fresh clean taste, ideally served ice-cold with a wedge of lime or lemon. We recommend using with a minimum of 2 pounds Pilsen Light Dry Malt.

3.75 lb. net wgt.

This is a rich, dark brew displaying coffee, chocolate and licorice aromatics, roasty bitter notes with a dry finish. Thomas Coopers Irish Stout is an authentic recipe containing a blend of malted barley, roasted barley, flaked barley and hops. The pour will show a turbulent, cascading tan foaming action. Eventually, this settles into a creamy beige colored head that rests atop the beer. We recommend using with a minimum of 2 pounds Light Dry Malt.

4 lb. net wgt.

Strong and full of body, serve chilled to appreciate this very dark, very hoppy stout. You dont have to be a genius to enjoy this beer. OG 1.040° to 1044°.

Color (EBC Units) 225 to 275; Bitterness (EBUs) 50 to 60; Solids (by refractometer) 80% - 82%; Acidity (as lactic) 1% max; pH 5 to 6; Free Amino Nitrogen 0.15%

4 lb. net wgt.

Made from a careful balance of wheat and barley malt, this is a crisp refreshing, distinctive beer. To enjoy at its prime, serve chilled with a squeeze of lemon or lime. OG 1.040° to 1044°.

Color (EBC Units) <10; Bitterness (EBUs) 2to 35; Solids (by refractometer) 80% to 82%; Acidity (as lactic) 1% max; pH 5 to 6 Free Amino Nitrogen 0.15%

4 lb. net wgt.

This brew originated in Bohemia. This is a full-bodied lager for the more discerning palate. it is at its best when served chilled. OG 1.040° to 1044°.

Color (EBC Units) to 12; Bitterness (EBUs) 25 to 35; Solids (by refractometer) 80% - 82%; Acidity (as lactic) 1% max; pH 5 to 6; Free Amino Nitrogen 0.15%

4 lb. net wgt.

IPA Bitter is a light, delicately balanced beer. Originally brewed for consumption in India, it is an ideal thirst-quencher. OG 1.040° to 1044°.

Color (EBC Units22 to 28; Bitterness (EBUs) 17 to 23; Solids (by refractometer) 80% - 82% Acidity (as lactic) 1% max; pH 5 to 6; Free Amino Nitrogen 0.15%

4 lb. net wgt.

This is a dark and smooth brown ale with a slightly nutty character. To really enjoy this ale serve at cellar temperature. OG 1.040° to 1044°.

Color (EBC Units) 9to 100; Bitterness (EBUs) 17 to 23; Solids (by refractometer) 80% - 82%; Acidity (as lactic) 1% max; pH 5 to 6; Free Amino Nitrogen 0.15%

4 lb. net wgt.

A dark lager popularized in the Bavarian region of Germany. This beer has all of the character of lager with the body of a dark beer. Serve ice-cold. OG 1.040° to 1044°.

Color (EBC Units) 90 to 100; Bitterness (EBUs) 17 to 23; Solids (by refractometer) 80% - 82%; Acidity (as lactic) 1% max; pH 5 to 6; Free Amino Nitrogen 0.15%