Oldbloke Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Just picked up last 3 cans of dark ale at bigW. $6.40 a can. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldbloke Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 While I was getting those coopers cans I noticed they sell a no name brand of home brew. About $9.50 I think. Anyone tried them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminal2k Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 1 hour ago, oldbloke said: no name brand of home brew was it home brand? that's woolies old store brand. I bought a can of their draught and put it down at the same time as a coopers draught. Only bottled last week so can't tell you what it tastes like yet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Jones Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 2 hours ago, oldbloke said: About $9.50 I think. Anyone tried them? I have brewed the Woolworths Lager and Woolworths Draught. Used BE3, 25grams Citra Dry Hop, 200grams of Dextrose and PKT of Dry Enzyme in each brew. Used the can yeast. Four weeks in the FV and eight weeks lagering all at 12C. I was pleasantly surprised not a bad drop at all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pints Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Ship all the cheap coopers tins to your boy Pints 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldbloke Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 On 10/18/2021 at 12:50 PM, oldbloke said: Just picked up last 3 cans of dark ale at bigW. $6.40 a can. Sorry, it was Woolworths. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted March 13, 2022 Author Share Posted March 13, 2022 Big W 20% off is on again. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Micky Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 15 hours ago, Marvin said: Big W 20% off is on again. Yeah, Bootmaker is about $19.00 - I'm off to grab a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, Mickep said: Yeah, Bootmaker is about $19.00 - I'm off to grab a few. Just when I decide to go AG !! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDT2 Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 46 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: Just when I decide to go AG !! Do you have any cans left? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 18 minutes ago, RDT2 said: Do you have any cans left? No mate, I timed it well, the only things I have left are adjuncts, yeasts & hops which can all be used with the switch but I will still make a few k&k in between the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Micky Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 10 hours ago, Mickep said: Yeah, Bootmaker is about $19.00 - I'm off to grab a few. Bootmaker from Big W - 20% off @ $19.00 - beautiful. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 6 minutes ago, Mickep said: 10 hours ago, Mickep said: Yeah, Bootmaker is about $19.00 - I'm off to grab a few. Bootmaker from Big W - 20% off @ $19.00 - beautiful. A sight to behold, go for it, I must say that is well stocked. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmar92 Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 7 minutes ago, Mickep said: Bootmaker from Big W - 20% off @ $19.00 - beautiful. I wish that my local Big W was as well stocked as your @Mickep. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Micky Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 On 10/22/2021 at 6:23 PM, Pickles Jones said: I have brewed the Woolworths Lager and Woolworths Draught. Used BE3, 25grams Citra Dry Hop, 200grams of Dextrose and PKT of Dry Enzyme in each brew. Used the can yeast. Four weeks in the FV and eight weeks lagering all at 12C. I was pleasantly surprised not a bad drop at all. PJ mate, I'm going to have a crack at this just to dip the toe. 9 dollars at my local Woolies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 1 minute ago, Mickep said: PJ mate, I'm going to have a crack at this just to dip the toe. 9 dollars at my local Woolies. Hey Mick, I have wondered what they actually taste like, brewed as they are intended I would have thought pretty basic, the product description says "Brewing Concentrate: Barley Malt Extract, Water, Hop Extract, Yeast Sachet: Brewing Yeast" so I imagine they are saying brew as is but I guess you would be adding LDME/LME ? Other members have reported that it is acceptable, I will be interested to see what you think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Micky Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 19 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: Hey Mick, I have wondered what they actually taste like, brewed as they are intended I would have thought pretty basic, the product description says "Brewing Concentrate: Barley Malt Extract, Water, Hop Extract, Yeast Sachet: Brewing Yeast" so I imagine they are saying brew as is but I guess you would be adding LDME/LME ? Other members have reported that it is acceptable, I will be interested to see what you think. Phil, I'm sure it's going to be basic and it might even be a waste of time and money. You're right it'll need additions. This is what PJ, @Pickles Jones had to say: I have brewed the Woolworths Lager and Woolworths Draught. Used BE3, 25grams Citra Dry Hop, 200grams of Dextrose and PKT of Dry Enzyme in each brew. Used the can yeast. Four weeks in the FV and eight weeks lagering all at 12C. I was pleasantly surprised not a bad drop at all. On that basis I thought I might give it a crack. I will update once I've brewed it and had a sip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 1 minute ago, Mickep said: Phil, I'm sure it's going to be basic and it might even be a waste of time and money. You're right it'll need additions. This is what PJ, @Pickles Jones had to say: I have brewed the Woolworths Lager and Woolworths Draught. Used BE3, 25grams Citra Dry Hop, 200grams of Dextrose and PKT of Dry Enzyme in each brew. Used the can yeast. Four weeks in the FV and eight weeks lagering all at 12C. I was pleasantly surprised not a bad drop at all. On that basis I thought I might give it a crack. I will update once I've brewed it and had a sip. Fair enough, my guess is they are not targeting the Home Brewer more so the average punter, it is something like a SWMBO may pick up shopping & say to the Lord of the Manor - why don't you try this. There also is a market for those on a budget or just starting off. I was in BigW the other day & a couple of ladies were discussing buying a Coopers DIY kit for the husbands birthday, they asked me if I knew anything about home brewing obviously I steered them in the right direction. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spursman Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 On 3/13/2022 at 5:07 PM, Marvin said: Big W 20% off is on again. Thanks for the heads up! Spent $130 on "essentials" yesterday. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 4 hours ago, Spursman said: Thanks for the heads up! Spent $130 on "essentials" yesterday. It is very important to get your priorities right 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 10 hours ago, Mickep said: Four weeks in the FV and eight weeks lagering all at 12C. I was pleasantly surprised not a bad drop at all. That's a long time, I leave mine for 8-10 days @ 19 degs bottle and drink at about 4 weeks, or sooner if we are low (Wife's drink). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminal2k Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 12 hours ago, Classic Brewing Co said: I have wondered what they actually taste like, brewed as they are intended I'm pretty sure the instructions say to brew with a kilo of sugar. I'm not going to make it like that just to find out. When I brewed it I used a BE2 and some extra dex (around 250 I think. I'd have to go find my notes). It was a basic but very drinkable beer, and the thing I liked about it was it didn't need any extra time in the bottle (the coopers draught wasn't drinkable until 4-5 weeks if I remember correctly). I should actually put another one on tomorrow. I have a couple in the brew cupboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickers Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 i grabbed 3 x BE3 at the local big W via click and collect 12 hours ago, Mickep said: Phil, I'm sure it's going to be basic and it might even be a waste of time and money. You're right it'll need additions. This is what PJ, @Pickles Jones had to say: I have brewed the Woolworths Lager and Woolworths Draught. Used BE3, 25grams Citra Dry Hop, 200grams of Dextrose and PKT of Dry Enzyme in each brew. Used the can yeast. Four weeks in the FV and eight weeks lagering all at 12C. I was pleasantly surprised not a bad drop at all. On that basis I thought I might give it a crack. I will update once I've brewed it and had a sip. i'm doing a woocoolager (woolworths and coopers lager with a cascade hop tea) at the moment, one thing i've noticed with the woolager is the yeast pack in. it's only 5g but it's marked as R3427 - which is just one louder* than R3426 that packs in with the APA can.. so possibly the yeast it comes with is slightly more complex than the standard R007 that most coopers cans come with. *spinal tap reference just in case no one gets the one louder 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 While perusing the BigW website for the Coopers specials I noticed these 1 litre swing top bottles for $2. I might grab a couple and give them a try. Has anyone else out there used them? Recommend or not?https://www.bigw.com.au/product/house-home-glass-water-bottle-1l-assorted-/p/421235 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 1 minute ago, MUZZY said: While perusing the BigW website for the Coopers specials I noticed these 1 litre swing top bottles for $2. I might grab a couple and give them a try. Has anyone else out there used them? Recommend or not?https://www.bigw.com.au/product/house-home-glass-water-bottle-1l-assorted-/p/421235 Muzzy I would be concerned if they were sturdy enough to withstand pressure also the seal may not be like that of a Grolsch type bottle but then I haven't handled one so all the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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