Mark the sipper Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Is it ok to brew a Coopers family secret amber ale with a Thomas C 1.5 kg Amber malt extract. Should I put dextrose and hops in as well. First time on forum. Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_G Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Welcome, I can't help with that but I am sure someone will soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journeyman Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Welcome to the forums. In the Recipe Resource forum there's a post for the Coopers Recipes - find the latest version and download. You can click the little drop down arrow to select what 'can 1' or 'can 2' you are interested in and it will show recipes for those cans. Do it for Amber Ale and check the recipes for hops etc. to get an idea of what to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark the sipper Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 52 minutes ago, MartyG1525230263 said: Welcome, I can't help with that but I am sure someone will soon enough. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark the sipper Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 I was more hoping to know if it’s a good mix. The extract of amber and the amber malt. I’m a new brewer and need some advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Jones Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Mark the sipper said: I was more hoping to know if it’s a good mix. The extract of amber and the amber malt. I’m a new brewer and need some advice. The Thomas Coopers Family Secret Amber Ale extract is very good on its own. It may be best to do your first one using the two 500gms of Light Dry Malt only and see how it goes. You could then make adjustments if you like on the next one. I don't think you need to add anything to this brew. No need to add things if not necessary or for the sake of adding something. Edited August 1, 2021 by Pickles Jones 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 10 hours ago, Pickles Jones said: The Thomas Coopers Family Secret Amber Ale extract is very good on its own. It may be best to do your first one using the two 500gms of Light Dry Malt only and see how it goes. You could then make adjustments if you like on the next one. I don't think you need to add anything to this brew. No need to add things if not necessary or for the sake of adding something. For the record I have tried this one & really enjoyed it, this comes pre-hopped & the directions say just brew it as it is but as @Pickles Jones says extra Malt will give it more body. Mine was done in the 8.5litre Craft Kit & I could have easily cut THE LDM back to 250ml. Coopers make both of these so I assume there wouldn't be a lot of difference. Cheers Phil QUOTE: She’s feisty, this one, but not too bitter. Showcasing vibrant amber hues, velvety smooth caramel malt character, even bitterness and delicate citrus hop aroma, this amber ale epitomizes the characteristics that make this style a microbrewery standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark the sipper Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 Seems like it can’t hurt to mix the 1.5 kg amber malt with the tin. I have both so it’s going in today. It should be around 5% is that right Thanks all for replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark the sipper Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 Its bubbling away nicely, it seems like no one but me has tried this brew so I will keep the forum informed. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark the sipper Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 It’s in the bottle and I will post after tasting. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tone boy Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Now comes the hardest part of homebrewing - the waiting…. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBooz2 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 On 8/2/2021 at 9:14 AM, Mark the sipper said: Seems like it can’t hurt to mix the 1.5 kg amber malt with the tin. I have both so it’s going in today. It should be around 5% is that right Thanks all for replies The amber malt will just make it a little bit darker. According to my calculations the predicted OG = 1.043 FG = 1.011 ABV in bottle = 4.6% IBU = 27.1 EBC = 38.9 Don't sit around waiting for it to mature in the bottles MTS, get stuck into making the next brew and the waiting time will fly. Good luck with your beers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark the sipper Posted September 2, 2021 Author Share Posted September 2, 2021 I not sitting around waiting. Got an Irish stout and a draught close to bottling. Got 3 fv and living the dream. Ive done about 26 brews in past year. Used to go to a craft brewery near me. No more Jose. $85 a slab. I’m new to forum, but have brewed enough to keep me happy last 12 months. Missus is a 4xxxx girl but likes the clone GN crisp I’ve done. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, Mark the sipper said: I not sitting around waiting. Got an Irish stout and a draught close to bottling. Got 3 fv and living the dream. Ive done about 26 brews in past year. Used to go to a craft brewery near me. No more Jose. $85 a slab. I’m new to forum, but have brewed enough to keep me happy last 12 months. Missus is a 4xxxx girl but likes the clone GN crisp I’ve done. You certainly got that right $85/75/65/55 all too dear for beer especially when you can make it at home for a fraction of that, if you spent $20.00 on ingredients for a basic brew, maybe up to $30.00 for a higher quality you are still getting 2 x Cartons for your investment, not to mention the enjoyment of watching it brew, bottling it & finally drinking it. Most of us would say we prefer own own brews than the bought stuff. Cheers & Happy Brewing Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark the sipper Posted September 2, 2021 Author Share Posted September 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: You certainly got that right $85/75/65/55 all too dear for beer especially when you can make it at home for a fraction of that, if you spent $20.00 on ingredients for a basic brew, maybe up to $30.00 for a higher quality you are still getting 2 x Cartons for your investment, not to mention the enjoyment of watching it brew, bottling it & finally drinking it. Most of us would say we prefer own own brews than the bought stuff. Cheers & Happy Brewing Phil The best part is you get to have a few different tastes each time. Last night I had an English bitter , porter, golden crown and finished off with a stout. Would had more but tea was cooked( need to start earlier). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mark the sipper said: The best part is you get to have a few different tastes each time. Last night I had an English bitter , porter, golden crown and finished off with a stout. Would had more but tea was cooked( need to start earlier). That's the beauty of having multiple fermenters & have 4, one is a Craft Kit but the others are working pretty much all of the time & I also like to have a range of assorted beers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark the sipper Posted September 2, 2021 Author Share Posted September 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Classic Brewing Co said: That's the beauty of having multiple fermenters & have 4, one is a Craft Kit but the others are working pretty much all of the time & I also like to have a range of assorted beers. What is the craft kit? If it’s the 8.5l one, any good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Mark the sipper said: What is the craft kit? If it’s the 8.5l one, any good. It is a smaller Fermenter designed to make 8.5 - 11 litres of beer depending on the recipe, there are 1.3kg cans of extract you can buy from Coopers. Check it out. There are about 5-6 different brews available. https://coopers-preprod.coopers.aligent.cloud/coopers-diy-beer-craft-brew-kit.html Edited September 2, 2021 by Classic Brewing Co Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark the sipper Posted September 2, 2021 Author Share Posted September 2, 2021 33 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: It is a smaller Fermenter designed to make 8.5 - 11 litres of beer depending on the recipe, there are 1.3kg cans of extract you can buy from Coopers. Check it out. There are about 5-6 different brews available. https://coopers-preprod.coopers.aligent.cloud/coopers-diy-beer-craft-brew-kit.html How good are the tins. I love amber ale. What’s the difference, do you need anything else, do you add malt or sugar? cheers Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Just now, Mark the sipper said: How good are the tins. I love amber ale. What’s the difference, do you need anything else, do you add malt or sugar? cheers Mark Well for a start they are made by Coopers so they are the same fine quality as the larger 1.7kg cans, basically you don't need to add anything apart from the yeast, but I prefer a bot more body & usually add 250-500gm of Liquid Malt Extract or Light Dry Malt ( powder ) & it makes a better beer. The cans are pre-hopped but if you are a hop-freak like me just chuck more in. The only sugar you would need would be at bottling time or Carb Drops. Hope this helpps Cheers Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titans19 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 8 hours ago, Mark the sipper said: I not sitting around waiting. Got an Irish stout and a draught close to bottling. Got 3 fv and living the dream. Ive done about 26 brews in past year. Used to go to a craft brewery near me. No more Jose. $85 a slab. I’m new to forum, but have brewed enough to keep me happy last 12 months. Missus is a 4xxxx girl but likes the clone GN crisp I’ve done. What Great Northern clone recipe do you do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark the sipper Posted September 2, 2021 Author Share Posted September 2, 2021 10 hours ago, Titans19 said: What Great Northern clone recipe do you do? https://aussiebrewmakers.com.au/great-northern-super-crisp-lager-clone-recipe-kit/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamus O'Sean Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 3 hours ago, Mark the sipper said: https://aussiebrewmakers.com.au/great-northern-super-crisp-lager-clone-recipe-kit/ I did that one. Tasting notes here. With the dry enzyme it went from 1.045 to 1.000 even. It's ABV was 6.3%, including priming sugar. I think it was much nicer than the commercial Great Northern Super Crisp Lager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark the sipper Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 Not a good clone then. It’s suppose to be 3.5% , same as the GN super crisp. It’s drank like a mid strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamus O'Sean Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 7 hours ago, Mark the sipper said: Not a good clone then. It’s suppose to be 3.5% , same as the GN super crisp. It’s drank like a mid strength. No, but it made a nice beer. The enzyme dropped the Final Gravity real low. You probably do not really need it. Maybe it should be called a Great Northern Original Lager clone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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