DaleB Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Hi All, I went out and purchased a Coopers Micro Beer kit today, however it was advertised as the new DIY kit. Im not sure if I should take it back or keep it, Ive heard the newer one is easier to clean but not sure what to do? CHeers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleB Posted December 15, 2010 Author Share Posted December 15, 2010 Just another note, Where can I buy the new kit in Sydney, it seems every shop, Kmart and Big W only have the old kit, even though Big W states its the new kit in the catelogue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB2 Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 G'day Dale, welcome to the Brewers Guild!! [rightful] The DIY Beer Kit and the Micro-Brew Kit are two separate products - different name, barcode, product code - and should not be sold as the same item.[rightful] We have sent out more than 5000 DIY Beer Kits, around the country, so every BIG W store should have them available for sale. Both kits have everything needed to make beer. The DIY Beer Kit is just a little bit, a bit, somewhat, a lot, heaps, shed loads better than the Micro-Brew Kit. Hope I don't sound too much like a proud Dad [love] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleB Posted December 15, 2010 Author Share Posted December 15, 2010 THanks PB2 I took it back and am trying to get the DIY Kit, Ive called 7 Big W's near me and they only have the Micro kit in stock GRRR, even though they are advertising the DIY. Any idea which Big W should have them? or did they just go to there main storage? Cheers, Im sure I only want the DIY one now, but preying I find one before xmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB2 Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Re: BIg W, we deliver to a distribution centre and the product is sent out to stores - we have no idea which stores get how much of what [unsure] Fact remains, though, they are the biggest supporter of our brand, carrying the full range of Original Series, International Series, Brewing Sugars, etc. [biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleB Posted December 16, 2010 Author Share Posted December 16, 2010 Tried every Big W near me, and they all stock the old one, anyone have any ideas on where to buy the new one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB2 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Do you have any store location details? I would like to pass the information on to our National Sales Manager. [smile] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleB Posted December 16, 2010 Author Share Posted December 16, 2010 Sure, Ive tried the following stores, but all only stock the old version or none at all. Even though the catalogue says the DIY version. A little upset now, the wife wants to buy this for me as an xmas gift, but not one can be found :( Stores Ive been to Neeta City Bonnyrigg Auburn Macqaurie Park Rhodes Wetheril Park Bankstown Chullora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Glass Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I've just bought a new diy kit for my brother in law from bigw at westfields Liverpool.They have had it in for nearly 2 weeks.Hope you let your fingers do the walking,that's a lot of stores to visit. Still more there. When i was picking up the kit there was a woman doing her best to buy all the HB stock. She had maybe 16 cans of coopers and tooheys,bottles,carb drops and sugars/enhancers/ldm. Is that anyone on here? Nice xmas pressy for someone. Cheers phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB2 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Thanks Dale, I will pass this information on. One thought...when you ring these stores, assuming you are not making a visit to each, is the person looking at the brewing shelves only or looking at floor stacks as well?? I ask this because - during Fathers' day and Christmas Day sales, the stores will have floor stacks. Knowing how long we have not been supplying the old Coopers Mirco-Brew Kit, I would expect that there is no chance that the stores could populate a floor stack with anything other than the DIY Beer Kit [surprised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleB Posted December 16, 2010 Author Share Posted December 16, 2010 Ive been asking them for floor stock and on shelves and out the back, however tonight a break thru. BiG W Winston hills had 5 in stock, I headed over straight away and now under my xmas tree is my very own DIY kit. Cannot wait for xmas day. Thanks all, shall post photos once I start brewing. 1 question do the DIY come with the small or large PET bottles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biermoasta Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 The bottles are 740mL. [cool] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFrankel Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Ok Paul has Coopers ever thought of just selling the FV? It looks sweet and although the extra odds and bods would come in handy i don't really need it. Cheers Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trusty1 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Ive been asking them for floor stock and on shelves and out the back, however tonight a break thru. BiG W Winston hills had 5 in stock, I headed over straight away and now under my xmas tree is my very own DIY kit. Cannot wait for xmas day. Thanks all, shall post photos once I start brewing. 1 question do the DIY come with the small or large PET bottles? UNDER THE CHRISTMAS [innocent] TREEEEE?????? I hope it is an empty box wrapped up and you have a secret brew fermenting somewhere[biggrin] . Congrats on your pressie. I got a kit for Chrissy last year and haven't looked back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 MarkF6, good point. My fermenter and hydrometer work just fine so no need to buy a new one. [bandit] Martyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trusty1 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 MarkF6' date=' good point. My fermenter and hydrometer work just fine so no need to buy a new one. [bandit'] Martyn. I think the point MF6 (when you put it like that he sounds like a spy - look for him on wikileaks[bandit] ) was trying to make was that he only wanted the new FV...[cool] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB2 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Yes, we are considering selling the Plastic Hydrometer and the Fermenting Vessel separately. However, we don't sell parts from the old Micro-Brew Kit separately.[sideways] Looking to see how the complete DIY Beer Kits are received before making any decisions. [sleeping] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I for one would be dancing in the street with happiness if they were sold separately...of course I have been asked not to dance in the streets again...or to at least put my trousers on nest time [lol] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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