Bird1986 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Never had any of the Coopers ESVA's so I thought I'd give this year's a go. Plan is to naturally carbonate and condition in a keg for a few months and tap on the christmas break for something special to drink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 My advice to any brew dude who hasn't done one of these is to get on with it. I had one of mine from 2011 and apart from the delicate fruity aromas (of which I have none after 5 years plus I used Nelson Sauvin) the description of taste in the recipe is almost spot on. Smooth and malty with hits of caramel and hints of honey. Ever done a toucan? New to the brewing caper? Have patience? Want something different? I have aged a few kit brews and this is the best one, however don't be expect to be drinking this one at 2 weeks. And defs hide a couple away so that you find them in five years time. Cheers & Beers Scottie Valley Brew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porschemad911 Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Just want to add - I brewed the 2016 edition and packaged into 3 x 6 litre Tap-a-draft bottles, and while they definitely improve with age, by no means do the ESVA recipe packs drink poorly young. Eg after 4 weeks in the bottle, it was very tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nopantshomebrew Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Just ordered my very first ROTM pack ESVA. Never done one before really looking forwards to it. I have one question so far. Should I use the 2 kit yeasts and the us-05, should I use 2x us-05 or recultured commercial yeast? I assume they say use the kit yeast as it adds flavours? Cheers Nopants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentBoB1525229739 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Just ordered the latest ESVA. Still have some of the 2016 bottled and I still consider it my best brew to date. Looking forward to giving this one a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikes15 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Just put a Carribbean porter down this morning, Had to import the Devils 1/2 ruby can from Au (to Nz) so its a $$$$ brew, Im using a normal 23L FV so 24L is going to be right up to the neck, souts Ive done before has said to start at 21L & top up to 23L after the initial krausen explosion, is this going to be ok doing that for this brew, PS - to late now as Ive started at 21L!! Any thoughts on cold crashing this or have people just brewed & bottled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 The ducks are lining up pretty regularly these days. I bought two bottles of the Hobart Brewing Company's limited release Saison at the Microbrew Festival on the weekend. Can't wait for a limited release worthy occasion to celebrate. Cheers & Beers Scottie Valley Brew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben 10 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Saisons are great, I highly recommend everyone wrap their lips around one. That French one looks good too. Looks in the area of Biere De Garde. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerlust Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Saisons are great' date=' I highly recommend everyone wrap their lips around one. That French one looks good too. Looks in the area of Biere De Garde.[/quote']I attempted to brew a recipe similar to this a few years back as it looked yummy. Unfortunately the liquid yeast failed on me! The recipe looks really nice. Cheers, Lusty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beervis Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 I'm cracking open the first Caribbean today, the tastes at FG were great, so I'm hoping to be impressed. Anyone enjoying it yet? Got all the other recent kits too. The Bock in Black, for a kit beer with no hop or grain additions, is really damn nice. So strong it's a bit psychedelic. Wouldn't be drinking multiple pints of that. Mudlust is nice too, although a couple times I'm sure I could detect a faint hint of kit twang under the tasty grainy notes. I guess with the ROTM's I've been hoping to prove that it's possible to make a decent kit beer with an interesting recipe and some additions, and so far so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beervis Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Finding the Caribbean a bit hard going actually, turned out good, but it's so dang rich and sour it turns on me pretty quick. Think that's a style thing, and the weather's warming up so I put it down to that. Might age it another couple months and see how I like it then, or leave it for next winter ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popo the Reprobate Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Anybody brewed with juice like this before? Pineapple IPA store.coopers.com.au/pineapple-ipa-craft-rotm-pack.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beervis Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I haven't, but I bought the ROTM and I'm hoping that the yeast eats up all the sugar and just leaves a hint of pineapple. The closest thing I've done is the MJ's limited edition Grapefruit IPA, nice beer but the grapefruit cordial taste can be a bit much some days. I can't always tell if I like it or just tolerate it because the TV's on and it's what's in the glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popo the Reprobate Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Yeah, I thought I'd pick one up and give it a crack as it's not something I'd done before and like something I'd enjoy. I put it down earlier this evening. It will hopefully be ready for a taste by Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porschemad911 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I'm interested to hear how anyone who made the Macho Macchiato found it? I made it up as an Imperial Milk Stout (to 11 litres), then fermented cold with a big pitch of Munich lager yeast. Sipping one last night it is sensational. Ended up at about 9% ABV after bottle-conditioning and is rich, smooth, roasty, full-bodied with a hint of rumminess. Too easy to drink! This got me wondering what it would have been like made to the original recipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerlust Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Island Toasted Coconut Porter I couldn't not order this. It just sounds too yummy, & the timing is good. Nice one Coopers. Ordered. Cheers, Lusty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben 10 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 21 minutes ago, Beerlust said: It just sounds too yummy, Best recipe I have seen for a while... Nice one @PB2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddyBrew2 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 just ordered it too. sounds delish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB2 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 45 minutes ago, Ben 10 said: Nice one @PB2 Sadly, I'm not developing the recipes these days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddyBrew2 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 I wonder can the coconut be dry hopped commando style rather than the roasting it first. I use my frying pan to cook all sorts and wouldn’t trust transferring from it to the fv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 24 minutes ago, PaddyBrew2 said: I wonder can the coconut be dry hopped commando style rather than the roasting it first. I use my frying pan to cook all sorts and wouldn’t trust transferring from it to the fv You can toast it in the oven. Lay it on a tray with baking paper and give it a bit off a shake now and then. Just keep an eye on it to ensure it doesn’t burn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerlust Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 3 minutes ago, Hairy said: ...give it a bit off a shake now and then. Just keep an eye on it to ensure it doesn’t burn. In Hairy's house he generally performs this practice alone. Cheers, Lusty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 1 minute ago, Beerlust said: In Hairy's house he generally performs this practice alone. Cheers, Lusty. And deprive everyone else of a show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerlust Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Just now, Hairy said: And deprive everyone else of a show? It's only classed as a "show" if they clap Hairy. Cheers, Lusty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elLachlano Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Re the Coconut Porter - does anyone know if these ROTM recipes go into the regular recipe section?? I missed out on ordering Should I just rip it from the site and save locally or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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