Classic Brewing Co Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 48 minutes ago, jennyss said: His & Hers now in the fermenters. On the left is my husband's Woolworths Lager, and on the right is my Coopers Innkeeper's Daughter Sparkling Ale. The wet towels and a fan are keeping the brew at 22deg on a 35deg day. And it's only the second month of Spring! The torch is for checking the beers at night . Good to see production is booming Jenny, the Coopers Innkeeper's Daughter Sparkling Ale is a nice brew. Enjoy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Back Brewing said: How does hubby rate the woolies brand? I find the WW extracts a good, inexpensive base to experiment with. The included yeast makes beer but I usually use a different yeast to get better results. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussiekraut Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 22 hours ago, jennyss said: His & Hers now in the fermenters. On the left is my husband's Woolworths Lager, and on the right is my Coopers Innkeeper's Daughter Sparkling Ale. The wet towels and a fan are keeping the brew at 22deg on a 35deg day. And it's only the second month of Spring! The torch is for checking the beers at night . I love how you went from "Hi, this is my first brew" to steeping grains, adding various malts and hops. I see a few people come, ask a question and then disappear, never to be heard of again. At least not in the forum. We don't know how many give up after a batch or two and how many stick with it. You stuck with it and watching your journey is good to see. You have well and truly started your descent into the rabbit hole. Keep it up. I'm looking forward to reading about your first all-grain batch 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussiekraut Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 20 hours ago, Malter White said: I find the WW extracts a good, inexpensive base to experiment with. The included yeast makes beer but I usually use a different yeast to get better results. I remember a video, I think it was @King Ruddager, who did a split batch of a Woolies kit, one half as per instructions, the other pimped up. The conclusion was that the as-per-instructions version was better than the pimped-up one 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Aussiekraut said: I remember a video, I think it was @King Ruddager, who did a split batch of a Woolies kit, one half as per instructions, the other pimped up. The conclusion was that the as-per-instructions version was better than the pimped-up one Well taste is subjective and that may have been the case for KR. The Facebook page for WW "Larger" has many followers that swear by doing a toucan with mango and passionfruit pulp. I tried it and it wasn't too bad but it didn't fit the hype for me. I've done a couple since with one can and Galaxy hops and achieved something I preferred more. I subbed out the kit yeast for Coopers yeast and Morgan's Lager yeast which give a better result, IMO. As a once off, I also did just 1 tin, 1kg dex and a steep of 15g PoR hops. Total cost was under $14. It was very drinkable. It's not something I'd make often but totally acceptable at a bargain price. Edited October 22, 2023 by Malter White 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brauhaus Fritz Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 On 10/15/2023 at 6:58 PM, Brauhaus Fritz said: Today was a triple first. First brew starting off in the Fermenting fridge and first time I used a can of Coopers Real Ale. Added one BE2, 500g of LDM. Also used wifey’s Thermomix for the first time to mash 200g of Caramalt for 30 min on 64 degrees and then boiled the wort for 10 minutes and made a hop stand of 15g each of Galaxy and Zappa hops. I am planing of dry hopping later with another 25g each , or maybe a bit more Galaxy. Tastes quite nice so far. OG 1048. Pitched and fermenting at 20 degrees. So far no action. I think I will call this one “Nanook’s Real Ale ( contains no yellow snow)” Today is day 7. Sitting on 1014. dry hopped it with 30g of Galaxy (all I had left), 20g of Citra and 15g of Zappa. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Brauhaus Fritz said: Today is day 7. Sitting on 1014. dry hopped it with 30g of Galaxy (all I had left), 20g of Citra and 15g of Zappa. Sounds like a good brew BH, good luck with it. Edited October 23, 2023 by Classic Brewing Co 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back Brewing Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Just before we left for 2 weeks away I put down a legbreaker FWK I have Amarillo hops and Strata hops if I put 30g of each as a dry hop 4 days before kegging would they work or use what they recommend I've got plenty of each I was thinking of using them up 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhtred Of Beddanburg Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 @Back Brewing any hop will work it just depends on what you prefer. If the hops mentioned are what you like use them will be ok. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamus O'Sean Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 9 hours ago, Back Brewing said: Just before we left for 2 weeks away I put down a legbreaker FWK I have Amarillo hops and Strata hops if I put 30g of each as a dry hop 4 days before kegging would they work or use what they recommend I've got plenty of each I was thinking of using them up I think Amarillo and Strata would go well in that brew. Maybe even go to 50g of each. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamus O'Sean Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 (edited) I made a Nut Brown Ale today. Never sure whether to post under What's in Your Fermenter because it is mostly mixing up a couple of cans or Brew Day What Have Ya Got because it included a partial/mini mash. Based on Coopers Nut Brown Ale recipe, with some tweaks: 1.7kg Coopers Dark Ale 1.5kg Coopers Light Malt Extract 1kg Vienna Malt (added for extra AVB plus extra volume) 400g Crystal Malt 200g Brown Malt (added for colour and flavour and because I have a couple of kilos of it that I rarely use) 10g Cashmere and 10g Spalter Select in a 30 minute boil for an extra 8-9 IBU's (aiming to keep the IBU's up across the extra 5 litre volume) 1 pkt Coopers Dark Ale and 1 pkt Coopers Lager yeast (they are reportedly the same yeast) I was aiming for 28 litres with an OG of 1.050, but I got to 26 litres and checked the SG and it was 1.050 already, so I did not add the extra 2 litres. The partial mash was not as efficient as predicted. Some of the ingredients, grain was steeping on the bench behind me Partial/mini mash wort undergoing the boil, the little chain leads to the mesh hop ball in the wort Cans softening in hot water in the sink Yeast pitched - fitted Krausen Kollar just in case. Edited October 28, 2023 by Shamus O'Sean 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 48 minutes ago, Shamus O'Sean said: I made a Nut Brown Ale today. Never sure whether to post under What's in Your Fermenter because it is mostly mixing up a couple of cans or Brew Day What Have Ya Got because it included a partial/mini mash. Based on Coopers Nut Brown Ale recipe, with some tweaks: 1.7kg Coopers Dark Ale 1.5kg Coopers Light Malt Extract 1kg Vienna Malt (added for extra AVB plus extra volume) 400g Crystal Malt 200g Brown Malt (added for colour and flavour and because I have a couple of kilos of it that I rarely use) 10g Cashmere and 10g Spalter Select in a 30 minute boil for an extra 8-9 IBU's (aiming to keep the IBU's up across the extra 5 litre volume) 1 pkt Coopers Dark Ale and 1 pkt Coopers Lager yeast (they are reportedly the same yeast) I was aiming for 28 litres with an OG of 1.050, but I got to 26 litres and checked the SG and it was 1.050 already, so I did not add the extra 2 litres. The partial mash was not as efficient as predicted. Some of the ingredients, grain was steeping on the bench behind me Partial/mini mash wort undergoing the boil, the little chain leads to the mesh hop ball in the wort Cans softening in hot water in the sink Yeast pitched - fitted Krausen Kollar just in case. Immaculately presented as always Shamus. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back Brewing Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 10 hours ago, Shamus O'Sean said: I made a Nut Brown Ale today. Never sure whether to post under What's in Your Fermenter because it is mostly mixing up a couple of cans or Brew Day What Have Ya Got because it included a partial/mini mash. If it's not the sheriff will be along shortly to let you know 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kegory Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 On 10/28/2023 at 8:23 PM, Shamus O'Sean said: I was aiming for 28 litres with an OG of 1.050, but I got to 26 litres and checked the SG and it was 1.050 already, so I did not add the extra 2 litres. The partial mash was not as efficient as predicted. Some of the ingredients, grain was steeping on the bench behind me Did you steep some grains separately to the partial mash, Shamus, or are you using the words interchangeably here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhtred Of Beddanburg Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 (edited) Ok I have a Bearded Dragon Ale FWK in the fermenter 6 days. I made to 19.5 litres with Verdant IPA yeast slurry 5 weeks old. Well the sleepy bugger seems to have stalled on 1.019 consistent from day 5 and 6. Even after temp rise and little tap on the ever remaining krausen yesterday no progress. In comparison this brew has finished in 5 days with a fresh pack of yeast or 3.5 days with slurry. I've added an old coopers r 007 ale yeast 1 year 9 months since packaged and refrigerated for at least a year my end. Because of the krausen that doesn't disappear after I sprinkled the packet I had to gently stir it through the krausen and disrupt the krausen to sink. The brew spoon was sanitised. I know I have risked oxidisation but if left alone the brew was gone along with its 45 dollars. The highest it's ever finished was 1.010 and lowest 1.007 with same yeast. It's done now but anything anyone else would have done differently? Edited November 1, 2023 by Uhtred Of Beddanburg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBillett09 Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 @Uhtred Of Beddanburg I have observed on some peoples rapt pill fermentation graphs that occasionally yeast seems to stall for a couple days before kicking off again. I don’t know whether that’s accurate or just the pill having a moment. Sounds to me like you did the right thing, other than just waiting I don’t know what else you could have done! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 After a few beers on Sunday I started to harvest some lager yeast from the bottles. Put the bottle in the fermenting chamber and forgot about it until this morning. My intention was to use an extract tin of lager with it but I didn't have time to get to the shops to buy one. The only extract I had on hand was a Coopers APA. The yeast starter was active and smelt fresh, so this evening I've added the lager yeast to an ale tin brew. I searched the recipe spreadsheet and couldn't see any recipes that use lager yeast with APA. Has anyone used lager yeast with APA? Were you happy with the outcome or am I in for an unpleasant result? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhtred Of Beddanburg Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 2 hours ago, NBillett09 said: @Uhtred Of Beddanburg I have observed on some peoples rapt pill fermentation graphs that occasionally yeast seems to stall for a couple days before kicking off again. I don’t know whether that’s accurate or just the pill having a moment. Sounds to me like you did the right thing, other than just waiting I don’t know what else you could have done! I really hope so mate as am trying to restock as rebuilding keggerator. 41 minutes ago, Malter White said: After a few beers on Sunday I started to harvest some lager yeast from the bottles. Put the bottle in the fermenting chamber and forgot about it until this morning. My intention was to use an extract tin of lager with it but I didn't have time to get to the shops to buy one. The only extract I had on hand was a Coopers APA. The yeast starter was active and smelt fresh, so this evening I've added the lager yeast to an ale tin brew. I searched the recipe spreadsheet and couldn't see any recipes that use lager yeast with APA. Has anyone used lager yeast with APA? Were you happy with the outcome or am I in for an unpleasant result? A pale lager is a propper style of beer I'm sure it will be drinkable. While brewing kits it was my intention to do this as you have. Looking forward to the results 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, Uhtred Of Beddanburg said: A pale lager is a propper style of beer I'm sure it will be drinkable. While brewing kits it was my intention to do this as you have. Looking forward to the results I don't have high expectations for this one. As I didn't know how it would turn out, all I did was add 1kg of dextrose and made it to 19 litres. No hops or extra malt. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamus O'Sean Posted November 1, 2023 Author Share Posted November 1, 2023 10 hours ago, Kegory said: Did you steep some grains separately to the partial mash, Shamus, or are you using the words interchangeably here? Hi Kegory, I mashed the Vienna, Crystal and Brown Malt together in the one pot. The mash had a SG of about 1.073 once finished. That does not mean much, because it was diluted once I added all the water to the fermenter. However, it at least shows that the mash created sugars. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussiekraut Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 11 hours ago, Malter White said: After a few beers on Sunday I started to harvest some lager yeast from the bottles. Put the bottle in the fermenting chamber and forgot about it until this morning. My intention was to use an extract tin of lager with it but I didn't have time to get to the shops to buy one. The only extract I had on hand was a Coopers APA. The yeast starter was active and smelt fresh, so this evening I've added the lager yeast to an ale tin brew. I searched the recipe spreadsheet and couldn't see any recipes that use lager yeast with APA. Has anyone used lager yeast with APA? Were you happy with the outcome or am I in for an unpleasant result? Don't prepare for an unpleasant result, just prepare for a beer that tastes nothing like the APA. I've done a side-by-side once, with the same beer brewed as an ale and as a lager and the difference is quite staggering. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenyinthewestofsydney Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 12 hours ago, Malter White said: After a few beers on Sunday I started to harvest some lager yeast from the bottles. Put the bottle in the fermenting chamber and forgot about it until this morning. My intention was to use an extract tin of lager with it but I didn't have time to get to the shops to buy one. The only extract I had on hand was a Coopers APA. The yeast starter was active and smelt fresh, so this evening I've added the lager yeast to an ale tin brew. I searched the recipe spreadsheet and couldn't see any recipes that use lager yeast with APA. Has anyone used lager yeast with APA? Were you happy with the outcome or am I in for an unpleasant result? Yeah done that more than once tarted up with some hops. It won't be unpleasant. Just as @Aussiekraut said it won't taste like APA but it will be beer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coopers DIY Beer Team Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 19 hours ago, Malter White said: Has anyone used lager yeast with APA? There's no technical or stylistic reason why lager yeast wouldn't produce a good beer with the APA extract, Malter. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 10 hours ago, Aussiekraut said: Don't prepare for an unpleasant result, just prepare for a beer that tastes nothing like the APA. I've done a side-by-side once, with the same beer brewed as an ale and as a lager and the difference is quite staggering. I've been enjoying some crisp lagers recently and was planning on doing another but my forgetfulness and lack of time meant I had a ready yeast starter but not a lager extract. Thanks for your encouragement, @Aussiekraut @Greenyinthewestofsydney & @Coopers DIY Beer Team. I'm much more relaxed now. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhtred Of Beddanburg Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 After throwing a good old hardy coopers ale yeast at my stalled brew it went down 10 points in 2 days. Took the reading yesterday and was close to if not already done. I will give until tomorrow arvo or Monday to take FG reading and start the CC. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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