Classic Brewing Co Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Just a quiet Coopers Dark Ale, nothing to write home about or as good as some of the Stouts I have seen on here recently however this is very pleasant to drink, due to the foolproof, reliable cans of extract that Coopers put out, eventually I will run out of the k & k beers I have in stock & next week I get to taste my first AG effort. I am looking forward to my new kegging adventure so I hope I can combine the AG brews & match or better what I have been used to all of these years with k & k. Cheers Phil 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Frothman Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Trying out the sampler bottle of my Coopers Passionfruit Pale Ale. 1/2 a can of Coopers Pale Ale extract, a little LDME and crystal malt. Cascade and Galaxy hops both steeped and dry hopped. Nottingham Ale yeast. 1kg of fresh Passionfruit pulp from our vines. At only 3 weeks it’s a touch young but will be a really nice ale with a little bit more time. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Cooper's Brew A, Just over 4 weeks in the bottle, It's Good. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 36 minutes ago, DavidM said: Cooper's Brew A, Just over 4 weeks in the bottle, It's Good. Good one David, looks nice but the Stubby Holder looks a bit tired, I know where you can get some better ones 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 25 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: Good one David, looks nice but the Stubby Holder looks a bit tired, I know where you can get some better ones Yes, it needs a wash my favourite holder. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stquinto Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 1 hour ago, DavidM said: Cooper's Brew A, Just over 4 weeks in the bottle, It's Good. Nice looking brew mate . I'm pleased to see you came up with the same colour as me - I thought I had done something wrong as mine turned out amber coloured. Great brew, whatever the colour, but pretty potent... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenyinthewestofsydney Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Asian Lager while watching the final NRL game of the week. Massive fan of sorachi ace for the Asian Lager. The noble hops work well too but something about sorachi ace with the lightly malted and dry body that just makes it nicer. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Man Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 27 minutes ago, Greenyinthewestofsydney said: Asian Lager while watching the final NRL game of the week. Massive fan of sorachi ace for the Asian Lager. The noble hops work well too but something about sorachi ace with the lightly malted and dry body that just makes it nicer. How did you hop with sorachi? Just bittering or late additions too? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenyinthewestofsydney Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 8 minutes ago, Pale Man said: How did you hop with sorachi? Just bittering or late additions too? 15gm at 60 mins. 15gm at whirlpool for 21 IBU. Not traditional as it's usually a 10 or 15 min addition but I think it's nicer at whirlpool. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Man Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, Greenyinthewestofsydney said: 15gm at 60 mins. 15gm at whirlpool for 21 IBU. Not traditional as it's usually a 10 or 15 min addition but I think it's nicer at whirlpool. Nice. ive got some Sorachi and Lallemand Diamond yeast lying around, i'm getting inspired. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenyinthewestofsydney Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 39 minutes ago, Pale Man said: Nice. ive got some Sorachi and Lallemand Diamond yeast lying around, i'm getting inspired. It's an easy and tasty brew mate. Probably going into the wrong season for it in the southern states but as a summer brew it's a staple in my kegerator 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 (edited) 13 hours ago, stquinto said: Great brew, whatever the colour, but pretty potent... Yes it has great colour but I keep the ABV down to around 4.5 Comparison with the Wife's Woolies lager Edited April 25, 2022 by DavidM Added Pic. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennyss Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 13 hours ago, Greenyinthewestofsydney said: Asian Lager while watching the final NRL game of the week. Massive fan of sorachi ace for the Asian Lager. The noble hops work well too but something about sorachi ace with the lightly malted and dry body that just makes it nicer. @Greenyinthewestofsydney, I love your photo; really sets the scene 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussiekraut Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 (edited) 21 hours ago, Greenyinthewestofsydney said: Asian Lager while watching the final NRL game of the week. Massive fan of sorachi ace for the Asian Lager. The noble hops work well too but something about sorachi ace with the lightly malted and dry body that just makes it nicer. I have a rice lager in the FV and will keg it on the weekend. I hope I can get something as clear and clean as yours. I used nobles as I only recently learnt about Sorachi. What I tasted when I took a sample was rather promising, despite the initial worry on brew day. What yeast did you use? Edited April 26, 2022 by Aussiekraut 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenyinthewestofsydney Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Aussiekraut said: I have a rice lager in the FV and will keg it on the weekend. I hope I can get something as clear and clean as yours. I used nobles as I only recently learnt about Sorachi. What I tasted when I took a sample was rather promising, despite the initial worry on brew day. What yeast did you use? This was W34/70. I use it most of the time. WY2000 Budvar makes an awesome one too but it's a seasonal release these days 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stquinto Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 On 4/24/2022 at 1:13 PM, RDT2 said: Can’t believe I have Nitro at home this is unbelievably good just like the pub Guinness , well not far off anyway, so happy nice and creamy and appear to have the gas worked out! Out of interest mate, did you sour the brew at all ? I came across this article (and others along the same lines) : https://homebrewacademy.com/guinness-recipe/ recommending putting lactic acid in. Wondered if anyone has tried it. Guinness has a "bite" to it which isn't quite there in some of the other stouts I've tried. I fancy giving an AG version a go. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stquinto Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 9 hours ago, DavidM said: Yes it has great colour but I keep the ABV down to around 4.5 Comparison with the Wife's Woolies lager Both look good mate 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDT2 Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 1 hour ago, stquinto said: Out of interest mate, did you sour the brew at all ? I came across this article (and others along the same lines) : https://homebrewacademy.com/guinness-recipe/ recommending putting lactic acid in. Wondered if anyone has tried it. Guinness has a "bite" to it which isn't quite there in some of the other stouts I've tried. I fancy giving an AG version a go. Cheers No I didn’t but pretty happy with this beer. Might try some acid malt next time maybe, maybe not, probably try a caffreys style next time. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmar92 Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 A rather tasty red ale. Just a sampler as it was only kegged yesterday but it has carbonated very well. I reckon that this will be a ripper with a bit of age! Pressure fermented and closed transfer, hence the good carbonation. Used a generous amount of carared and melanoiden in the mash. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDT2 Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 33 minutes ago, kmar92 said: A rather tasty red ale. Just a sampler as it was only kegged yesterday but it has carbonated very well. I reckon that this will be a ripper with a bit of age! Pressure fermented and closed transfer, hence the good carbonation. Used a generous amount of carared and melanoiden in the mash. Looks good mate nice colour! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozdevil Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 8 hours ago, kmar92 said: A rather tasty red ale. Just a sampler as it was only kegged yesterday but it has carbonated very well. I reckon that this will be a ripper with a bit of age! Pressure fermented and closed transfer, hence the good carbonation. Used a generous amount of carared and melanoiden in the mash. lovely colour and a nice head for such a young brew i love my red ales. one of my next brews is going to be a Red rye ipa which i am looking forward to 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben 10 Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 19 minutes ago, ozdevil said: i love my red ales. one of my next brews is going to be a Red rye ipa which i am looking forward to Yes! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stquinto Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 14 hours ago, kmar92 said: A rather tasty red ale. Just a sampler as it was only kegged yesterday but it has carbonated very well. I reckon that this will be a ripper with a bit of age! Pressure fermented and closed transfer, hence the good carbonation. Used a generous amount of carared and melanoiden in the mash. That looks very promising mate! Another one to add to the list… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 16 hours ago, kmar92 said: A rather tasty red ale. Just a sampler as it was only kegged yesterday but it has carbonated very well. I reckon that this will be a ripper with a bit of age! Pressure fermented and closed transfer, hence the good carbonation. Used a generous amount of carared and melanoiden in the mash. Looks really great mate, nice smooth head. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Man Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Mosaic Pale Ale. Kegged last night. I'll admit I force carbed as an experiment. I'm glad I did. What a lovely creamy beer. Mosaic comes out beautifully with a nice round bitterness. This keg won't last long. A recipe that's going in my stable. This beer reminds me of why I love home brewing. I'm arriving. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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