Coopers Premium Selection Sparkling Ale Kit

[DavidB25]

As i understand it this kit consists of:

 

1.75k main ingredients

1.50k light malt extract

1.00k dextrose

0.50k dry light malt

1 ea bag of carbonation drops (60+)

 

What I am not sure about is the amount/type of yeast provided with this kit.

 

My question: Is the provided amount of yeast sufficient/able to brew this wurt that, by my calculation, will produce an ABV of 8.4% using the standard Coopers fermenter and a volume of 23L?[innocent]

[Hairy]

I believe it is the ale + lager strain and I think it is only 7g.

 

I haven't done this with the kit yeast but it sounds like they would have their work cut out for them.

 

This might be a good recipe for using recultured Coopers yeast.

 

Or pitch 2 x 7g packkets if you have them or get yourself an 11.5g yeast from your LHBS.

 

I'm sure there is someone on here that has made the recipe with the kit yeast.

[scottj2]

G'day

 

i think the can calls for 300g of DEX and in the HOW TO BREW section it is suggested using a re-cultured yeast ( coopers )if you wanted to get close to the real thing.

 

CHEERS[biggrin]

[NewtownClown]

Not sure by what you mean by "this kit".

 

Is it a bundle put together by a supplier?

 

>20% dextrose is quite high, risking the dreaded home-brew, cidery twang.

 

My calcs suggest the above ingredients in 23 litres & carbed with drops will produce a brew round 7.5% ABV.

 

The recipe in the "How to Brew" section indicates;

Ingredients

1.7kg Thomas Coopers Sparkling Ale

1.5kg Thomas Coopers Light Malt

500g Coopers Light Dry Malt

300g Dextrose/Sucrose

This produces a brew of around 6% ABV

 

The kit yeast will handle your recipe, though the recultured yeast is better.

 

As Hairy states, you will need two packs of Coopers dry yeast - rehydrated in a cup (250 ml) of tepid pre-boled water, OR make a 2 litre starter from a single pack

[CraigsALE]

I made this kit as per the back of the kit recipe. I used the kit yeast and it fermented out fine. It didn't give a very high carbonation though after bottling so not overly impressed. I got some bottles still that are about year old. Its real headache material just like its commercial counterpart if you drink to much so I know the alcohol is in the bottle (:

[Guest]

I made this kit as per the back of the kit recipe. I used the kit yeast and it fermented out fine. It didn't give a very high carbonation though after bottling so not overly impressed. I got some bottles still that are about year old. Its real headache material just like its commercial counterpart if you drink to much so I know the alcohol is in the bottle (:

 

Although yeast is required to ferment sugars in order to carbonate a beer, they do not determine the amount of carbonation a beer has, the amount of fermentable sugars do.

 

If you want your beers more carbonated then you need to put more sugars in your bottles. i.e. if using 1 carb drop to 750ml bottle then use 2. Obviously depending on style but it is generally recommended using 2 carb drops per long neck and 1 per stubbie. If this still fail to satisfy then I recommend bulk priming.

[scottb12]

I'm going to use the sparkling ale recipe in the how to brew section as my next beer, I have a spare 7gm yeast from a Traditional Draught, could I use this and the kit yeast?

[Muddy Waters]

You only need the kit yeast (or a re-cultured yeast) Scott - You could throw in the extra yeast but it isn't really necessary.

 

BTW - The Sparkling Ale recipe in the hoe to brew section is exactly the same as the one that comes with the Sparkling Ale can.

[DavidB25]

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions! Always nice to learn from experienced brewers. [biggrin]

[CraigsALE]

I made this kit as per the back of the kit recipe. I used the kit yeast and it fermented out fine. It didn't give a very high carbonation though after bottling so not overly impressed. I got some bottles still that are about year old. Its real headache material just like its commercial counterpart if you drink to much so I know the alcohol is in the bottle (:

 

Although yeast is required to ferment sugars in order to carbonate a beer, they do not determine the amount of carbonation a beer has, the amount of fermentable sugars do.

 

If you want your beers more carbonated then you need to put more sugars in your bottles. i.e. if using 1 carb drop to 750ml bottle then use 2. Obviously depending on style but it is generally recommended using 2 carb drops per long neck and 1 per stubbie. If this still fail to satisfy then I recommend bulk priming.

 

I used the usual amount. I use white sugar and one of those red measure spoons. I use the small end for 345 ML and the large for my king browns. I like that name king browns. I might use it a lot. [biggrin]

 

[Guest]

I used the usual amount. I use white sugar and one of those red measure spoons. I use the small end for 345 ML and the large for my king browns. I like that name king browns. I might use it a lot. [biggrin]

Yeah King Browns has some type of hook. Have you tried bulk priming?...

imo to bulk prime would be the best alternative when using different size bottles.

 

Sorry mate, I am not familiar with the spoon you refer to. I have seen them but never really bothered to take note of them as I keg and very rarely use sugars to prime a brew. Co2 is a different story. Hrrrmmm come to think of it, I have only ever used sugar once. [alien] Not only this but if you prime in a keg then you only use half the sugar you would if in bottles.

 

You may want to weigh how much sugar each end holds. I believe 8g should do a King Brown [biggrin] and obviously half that (4g) for a stubbie.