beer making instructions and suppliesBetter
Mr. BeerTM
   Small scale brewing systems can produce high quality beer if you take the time to brew using our better Mr. BeerTM Guide.  It is not difficult and you will be amazed at the results.  Here's what you need to know.
Coopers Recipe Kits
LAGER $17.95
Straw color with golden hues and a lacy white head. Light floral aromas follow through on a light to medium bodied palate.
CERVEZA $18.95
This premium beer emulates the style of the finest beers exported from Mexico. Light in style with a fresh clean taste.
CANADIAN BLOND $18.95
This beer has a straw color and crisp pale malt aroma with a hint of spicy hops.  Quenches any summertime thirst.
EURO LAGER $18.95
European lager, with golden hues and lacy white head.  Light in body with a subtle hint of malt and bitterness for a clean finish.
AUSSIE PALE ALE $17.95
Considered an Australian icon. The finest barley, hops and yeast produce a fruity and floral beer balanced crisp bitterness.
INDIA PALE ALE $18.95
Developed in 1832 to satisfy the palates of British expiates. Enjoy the nostalgia imparted by this heavily hopped beer.
IRISH STOUT $17.95
The unique, rich, and dark texture is produced using a specially roasted black malt, resulting in a fullbodied dry stout.
OLD DARK ALE $17.95
Made with roasted malts and selected Tasmanian hops to produce a dark, full and flavor some beer.
ENGLISH BITTER $17.95
A Traditional English style with aromatic hops and an large dose of malt. A dark 'ruby' color with a strong, refreshing flavor.
WHEAT BEER $18.95
Inspired by its German and Belgian ancestors. A taste that is refreshing and tart that is cloudy and light.
PILSNER$18.95
The Czechs found time to create this world famous brew in the Bohemian city of Pilsen. Enjoy the flowery hop aroma and dry finish.
COOPERS CARBONATION DROPS 60 drops per pack $4.45
To carbonate home brew simply add one drop to each bottle prior to filling.
Using Standard Beer Recipe Kits with Mr. BeerTM
  The beer recipe kits from Coopers, Ironmaster and others are an economical way to use your Mr. Beer Brewing System and best of all, improve the quality of your beer.  These recipe kits have the advantage of being all malt, correctly formulated to specific beer styles, require no added sugars or other ingredients and best of all, you get two batches from a single can.  Even bottling is quicker and carbonation is a snap when you use our pre measured carbonation tablets.  Here's how simple it is:
THE RECIPE GIVEN ON THE LABEL IS FOR MAKING FIVE GALLONS.  WHEN USED WITH THE MR. BEER SYSTEM, ONE CAN WILL PRODUCE TWO BATCHES OF MODERATE STRENGTH BEER.  YOUR BEER CAN BE STRENGTHED BY THE ADDITION OF ¼ POUND OF DRY MALT.
DRY MALT EXTRACT 1 LB. $4.55
  1. After sanitizing all equipment as directed in the Mr. BeerTM instructions, fill the Mr. Beer fermenter with cold water up to the 4 quart mark on the back.
  2. Fill a stock pot with another 4 quarts of water and heat to a boil.  If you are using additional dry malt extract add it to the boiling water and stir until the liquid clears.  Store remaining malt is an air tight container.
  3. Turn off heat and add ½ of a can of a Coopers Recipe Kit (about 2 lbs.).  Stir until the syrup is completely dissolved.  Transfer the remaining syrup to a sanitized plastic storage container, cover with a tight seal and freeze until you are ready to brew another batch.
  4. Quickly chill the wort down to 140 degrees F by placing the stock pot into a sink of ice water.
  5. Pour chilled wort into keg.  Top off the keg to the 8.5 quart mark with cold water and stir with a sanitized spoon to mix evenly.
  6. If you use a hydrometer, take an original gravity reading now.
  7. Pitch ½ packet (1 1/8 teaspoons) of the brewer's yeast supplied with the recipe kit.  To save the remaining yeast for the next batch, fold over the top of the packet, tape or seal closed and keep in the freezer.
  8. Screw on the lid and place the fermenter in an area where the temperature will be 68 – 76 degrees F for 7 to 10 days.  Keeping your keg in the location and position where you will bottle your beer will prevent the sediment from being disturbed.  If you use a hydrometer, you can monitor the specific gravity to be sure it remains the same for two consecutive days
  9. When ready to bottle, sanitize twenty standard 12 oz. bottles and caps, or follow the Mr. Beer instructions for preparing their 1 liter plastic bottles.  When using 12 oz. bottles place one CarbTab into each bottle and fill the bottle from the keg spigot to about 1¼” from the rim.  The 1 liter plastic Mr. Beer bottles will require two CarbTabs.
  10. Cap the bottles and store at room temperature for at least two weeks to allow beer to carbonate.  Aging the beer for an additional 1 to 2 weeks will greatly improve its flavor and character.
True Brewing with the Mr. BeerTMSystem
   Mr. Beer owners who want to try their hands at brewing the traditional homebrew way will learn how easy it is and discover just how good a homebrew can taste.  The new You-Make-Kit Brand recipe kits for small batches are based on the ingredients and brewing method used in our tried and true , award winning Brewer's Best kits.
BETTER MR. IPA $19.95
This traditional India Pale Ale is sure to show off your home brewing skills.  The combination of   both bittering and finishing hops gives this recipe that brewery fresh character you can't get with hopped extracts.		 KIT INCLUDES
  • 4 oz. Caravienne Malted Barley
  • 2 lbs. Light Dry Malt Extract
  • Bittering Hops
  • Finishing Hops
  • Hop & Grain Bags
  • Brewer's Yeast
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    The Brewing Process
    1. After sanitizing all equipment, fill the Mr. Beer fermenter with cold water up to the 4 quart mark on the back.
    2. Heat 4½ quarts of water to 160 degrees F.  Place the Malt Barley in one of the steeping bags, tie it closed and place it in the hot water.  Poke it around every 5 minutes while it steeps for 20 minutes.  Remove and discard the grain.
    3. Turn on the heat and stir in the Dry Malt Extract until it is completely dissolved.
    4. When the kettle starts to boil, place the Bittering Hops in a small steeping bag, tie closed and add to wort.  Boil for 35 minutes.
    5. Place the Finishing Hops in a steeping bag, add to the kettle and boil for 10 minutes more.
    6. Turn off heat.  Remove and discard hops.
    7. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ABOVE STARTING WITH STEP 3.
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