Brought a new coopers home brew kit but doesn’t have a krausen collar in it do I need one I’ve always had one in my last kit

[Boss]

[Stickers]

i don't use mine if that helps. if you're not making high krausen brews it's just one more thing to clean and sanitise.

[Boss]

Ok cheers yer I just make a coopers larger that should be ok yer 

[Shamus O'Sean]

11 minutes ago, Boss said:

Ok cheers yer I just make a coopers larger that should be ok yer 

Yep. That will be fine.  No need for the KC with that brew can.

[Boss]

Ok cheers

[Pints]

43 minutes ago, Boss said:

Ok cheers

Lager wont make a krausen large enough to need the collar. 

Happy brewing and welcome mate

[Classic Brewing Co]

Hi @Boss Your question has been answered but if it was the new kit it should have contained the KC, see below,

https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=53cb94d8239df780JmltdHM9MTY2Mjg1NDQwMCZpZ3VpZD0xZjEzNTgwNi0zZTNmLTZkMDgtMDg2Mi00YTFhM2YzMDZjNDEmaW5zaWQ9NTQ1Ng&ptn=3&hsh=3&fclid=1f135806-3e3f-6d08-0862-4a1a3f306c41&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGl5YmVlci5jb20vYXUvY29vcGVycy1kaXktYmVlci1icmV3LWtpdC5odG1sIzp-OnRleHQ9VGhlJTIwQ29vcGVycyUyMERJWSUyMEJlZXIlMjBCcmV3JTIwS2l0JTIwSW5jbHVkZXMlM0ElMjBCcmV3aW5nLEZlcm1lbnRpbmclMjBWZXNzZWwlMjAlMjYlMjBMaWQlMjAlMjhtYWtlcyUyMDIzTCUyMG9mJTIwYmVlciUyOQ&ntb=1

I would take it up with the place of purchase or contact Coopers in case you ever want to make BIG beers.

@Coopers DIY Beer Team

Edited September 11, 2022 by Classic Brewing Co

[Boss]

10 hours ago, PintsMeLocal said:

Lager wont make a krausen large enough to need the collar. 

Happy brewing and welcome mate

Cheers

[Boss]

33 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said:

Hi @Boss Your question has been answered but if it was the new kit it should have contained the KC, see below,

https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=53cb94d8239df780JmltdHM9MTY2Mjg1NDQwMCZpZ3VpZD0xZjEzNTgwNi0zZTNmLTZkMDgtMDg2Mi00YTFhM2YzMDZjNDEmaW5zaWQ9NTQ1Ng&ptn=3&hsh=3&fclid=1f135806-3e3f-6d08-0862-4a1a3f306c41&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGl5YmVlci5jb20vYXUvY29vcGVycy1kaXktYmVlci1icmV3LWtpdC5odG1sIzp-OnRleHQ9VGhlJTIwQ29vcGVycyUyMERJWSUyMEJlZXIlMjBCcmV3JTIwS2l0JTIwSW5jbHVkZXMlM0ElMjBCcmV3aW5nLEZlcm1lbnRpbmclMjBWZXNzZWwlMjAlMjYlMjBMaWQlMjAlMjhtYWtlcyUyMDIzTCUyMG9mJTIwYmVlciUyOQ&ntb=1

I would take it up with the place of purchase or contact Coopers in case you ever want to make BIG beers.

@Coopers DIY Beer Team

I have a Krausen from my old kit if I need one cheers  

[Boss]

10 hours ago, PintsMeLocal said:

Lager wont make a krausen large enough to need the collar. 

Happy brewing and welcome mate

 

[Boss]

11 hours ago, Shamus O'Sean said:

Yep. That will be fine.  No need for the KC with that brew can.

Cheers

[Tricky Micky]

Only ever used mine once for a 28 litre volume....the rest of the time haven't needed it - just to be clear I've only been brewing Pales, and Lagers at around 20 to 23 liters volume.

[Boss]

44 minutes ago, Boss said:

Yer no worries I only brew lagers as well cheers

 

[Classic Brewing Co]

34 minutes ago, Mickep said:

Only ever used mine once for a 28 litre volume....the rest of the time haven't needed it - just to be clear I've only been brewing Pales, and Lagers at around 20 to 23 liters volume.

Yeah I have only ever used mine a few times & even then I probably would have done without it apart from a Toucan I did a while back - I thought it was going to take off !!

[Boss]

4 hours ago, Classic Brewing Co said:

Hi @Boss Your question has been answered but if it was the new kit it should have contained the KC, see below,

https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=53cb94d8239df780JmltdHM9MTY2Mjg1NDQwMCZpZ3VpZD0xZjEzNTgwNi0zZTNmLTZkMDgtMDg2Mi00YTFhM2YzMDZjNDEmaW5zaWQ9NTQ1Ng&ptn=3&hsh=3&fclid=1f135806-3e3f-6d08-0862-4a1a3f306c41&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGl5YmVlci5jb20vYXUvY29vcGVycy1kaXktYmVlci1icmV3LWtpdC5odG1sIzp-OnRleHQ9VGhlJTIwQ29vcGVycyUyMERJWSUyMEJlZXIlMjBCcmV3JTIwS2l0JTIwSW5jbHVkZXMlM0ElMjBCcmV3aW5nLEZlcm1lbnRpbmclMjBWZXNzZWwlMjAlMjYlMjBMaWQlMjAlMjhtYWtlcyUyMDIzTCUyMG9mJTIwYmVlciUyOQ&ntb=1

I would take it up with the place of purchase or contact Coopers in case you ever want to make BIG beers.

@Coopers DIY Beer Team

 

1 hour ago, Classic Brewing Co said:

Yeah I have only ever used mine a few times & even then I probably would have done without it apart from a Toucan I did a while back - I thought it was going to take off !!

Yer I’ve got from my old kit if I need one all good  

[Coopers DIY Beer Team]

1 hour ago, Boss said:

 

Yer I’ve got from my old kit if I need one all good  

I'm happy to send you one mate, just email me at customerservice@coopers.com.au with your deets and I'll send it out. Cheers! 

[Herbal Alchemy.]

Just had a brew box delivered this afternoon from Big W & no collar, I have three fermenters now so I  also have spares should I need a collar. I wish I read this thread years ago I've been cleaning & sanitising that collar for no apperent reason. Rarely have I brewed high abv batches that might warrant using the collar.

Can't wait to put it to work this weekend. 

Cheers.

 

[Classic Brewing Co]

12 minutes ago, ScoMo said:

Just had a brew box delivered this afternoon from Big W & no collar, I have three fermenters now so I  also have spares should I need a collar. I wish I read this thread years ago I've been cleaning & sanitising that collar for no apperent reason. Rarely have I brewed high abv batches that might warrant using the collar.

Can't wait to put it to work this weekend. 

Cheers.

 

Yes , you are right,  unless you are going to really stack up a brew, you will rarely need the Krasen Kollar, it is just something else to clean.

They do have their place, but normal home brew doesn't really warrant it.

[Oldbloke]

Lol.

To avoid the "high tide" mark that can be stubborn to clean  all I do is:

 

I mix the brew and top up water to about 18 litres. 

After about 4 days I add the required amount of water to bring it up to normal amount.

 

This way the high tide is left soaking for about 7-10 days, keeps it soft and easy to clean.