stquinto Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 3 hours ago, Red devil 44 said: Side by side Coopers XPA, my AG Version on the left, real Mc Coy on the right. Distinct Colour difference as mine is darker. ‘Taste wise reasonably close IMO, Coopers Version is more bitter if anything. Lovely looking drop RD. I suppose if it's in a keg and chilled, you won't get too much of a hop fade, right ? Compared to bottles ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 This Real Ale is starting to taste too damn good, that means the keg must be getting low - always the way. 3 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBillett09 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 The first try of Wild Wood Pacific Ale brew, extract recipe so darker than S&W, definitely strong with the Galaxy flavour and aroma which is nice, the wife likes it but says it’s more bitter than the original. Would the hop steep add that extra bitterness? Would definitely do this one again, should change over time also. Finally got a good head going on a brew 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tone boy Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 1 minute ago, NBillett09 said: Would the hop steep add that extra bitterness? Yes it would if it was over 80 degrees C. You can steep at 75-80 degrees and get less bitterness if you like, or dry hop. The bitterness will probably mellow out with time (along with hop flavour unfortunately). Nice looking brew, glad the head thing has worked out for you (<——that’s a thumbs up emoji) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmar92 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Looks very nice @NBillett09. As to the bitterness from a hop steep is depends on what temperature it was done at, if it was at 80° or less it should not add bitterness. OK see that @Tone boy beat me to it! 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamus O'Sean Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 On 2/21/2023 at 4:56 PM, Red devil 44 said: AG Coopers XPA Clone, very nice, this was a double batch so have another keg of this, happy days. Been in the keg & keezer 3 weeks on serving pressure whilst I was away. Looks great RD. I am planning to brew one this weekend. Looking forward to tasting it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBillett09 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Thanks @kmar92and @Tone boy recipe called to boil water then take off heat and put hops in to steep, so next time I will cool it below 80c before adding them. Thanks for the info! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamus O'Sean Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Bit of a side-by-side taste test. My Coopers Sparkling Ale and my Coopers Original Pale Ale (link is to first tasting, but will lead to the recipe) COPA more fruity aroma, from the hop stand CSA more malty aroma. Both have the banana aroma too, but it is just a bit more noticeable in the COPA. COPA has a smoother flavour with more citrus fruity notes CSA has stronger bitterness, malt and overall flavour I am really happy with both brews on their own merits. Not sure how they will compared with their commercial counterparts. Maybe not identical, but still excellent brews. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDT2 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, Classic Brewing Co said: This Real Ale is starting to taste too damn good, that means the keg must be getting low - always the way. Looks nice if I was to make another coopers it would be that can! I hope that’s frosting on the side of the glass ??? (Laughing emoji) Edited February 22, 2023 by RDT2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmar92 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Shamus O'Sean said: Bit of a side-by-side taste test. My Coopers Sparkling Ale and my Coopers Original Pale Ale (link is to first tasting, but will lead to the recipe) COPA more fruity aroma, from the hop stand CSA more malty aroma. Both have the banana aroma too, but it is just a bit more noticeable in the COPA. COPA has a smoother flavour with more citrus fruity notes CSA has stronger bitterness, malt and overall flavour I am really happy with both brews on their own merits. Not sure how they will compared with their commercial counterparts. Maybe not identical, but still excellent brews. From your descriptions of each @Shamus O'Sean I reckon that you have just about hit both the COPA and CSA perfectly in comparison the the commercial variety. CSA from the Coopers website shows an IBU of 32, whilst COPA shows an IBU of 26. My perceptions of the commercial variety is that CSA has a maltier backbone that is balanced by a higher bitterness than the COPA, however COPA seems more bitter to me but possibly just because of the lower ABV. All a balance with beer and from your observations of your CSA and COPA you are getting it right. Well done! Edited February 22, 2023 by kmar92 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmar92 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 10 minutes ago, RDT2 said: Looks nice if I was to make another coopers it would be that can! I hope that’s frosting on the side of the glass ??? (Laughing emoji) Classic example of a beer glass that is not clean - bubbles adhering to the inside of the glass!!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmar92 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 6 minutes ago, kmar92 said: Classic example of a beer glass that is not clean - bubbles adhering to the inside of the glass!!!! Or maybe the glass is scratched on the inside, from sodium bicarbonate which is what is used in toothpaste for it's mild abrasive properties. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 45 minutes ago, RDT2 said: Looks nice if I was to make another coopers it would be that can! I hope that’s frosting on the side of the glass ??? (Laughing emoji) Th glass was in the fridge, it disappeared very quickly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Man Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Tester out of the Fermzilla. Coopers Family Amber Ale with 3 kilo of grain. Oh my f@#$ what a beautiful beer. And not even kegged yet. Oh my. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 6 hours ago, Pale Man said: This is a delicious beer. Thanks Coopers Sounds like you are enjoying it @Pale Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Man Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 5 hours ago, Classic Brewing Co said: Sounds like you are enjoying it @Pale Man Haha too much. I think one post is enough to describe it. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Coopers Pale Ale, just a great beer on a Hot (39.9) day. Inside for now, might get out later! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tone boy Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Hot day here too. Perfect for this Hefeweizen. Absolutely yum. I’ll be doing this one again next summer. Cheers all! 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 8 minutes ago, Tone boy said: Hot day here too. Perfect for this Hefeweizen. Absolutely yum. I’ll be doing this one again next summer. Cheers all! Great looking Beer and Glass! I must get a can of THOMAS COOPERS PREACHER'S HEFE Wheat and see if I can make a half decent wheat. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tone boy Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 The super Slurper hazy IPA has burst its way onto the scene, threatening to push the “hour of power” into its second hour. Ah well. Needs must be met! Smells like a can of Passiona when I pour it! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBooz2 Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 20 hours ago, Shamus O'Sean said: I am really happy with both brews on their own merits. Not sure how they will compared with their commercial counterparts. Maybe not identical, but still excellent brews. Have to agree with you there @Shamus O'Sean both the recipes I designed, the COPA and the CSA clones are very good beers (if I do say so myself). I too found the CSA more malty, if you have a sip of a COPA and then the CSA you really notice the maltiness. I just cannot stop brewing and drinking the COPA. - Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tone boy Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 15 minutes ago, iBooz2 said: I just cannot stop brewing and drinking the COPA. Then forge ahead young brewer! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Sadly, the keg of Real Ale has blown but that's OK I have a Coopers Bootmaker Pale Ale to be kegged tomorrow so life goes on, the Stout in the other keg is still OK but I will try & leave that as long as I can. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben 10 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 On 2/22/2023 at 7:46 PM, NBillett09 said: Would the hop steep add that extra bitterness? yes, being galaxy with a high cohumolene content (harsh bitterness) it is moar pronounced. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben 10 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 no head - berliner. so nice clean clear crisp 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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