Coopers DIY Lager 5 Gallon Refill

Coopers DIY Lager 5 Gallon Refill is rated 5.0 out of 5 by 16.
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Straw color with golden hues and a lacy white head. Light floral aromas follow through on a light to medium-bodied palate with subtle malt and hop flavors and a clean finish. An Australian Lager style with plenty of character.

 

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    What You Get

    1 Coopers Lager (HME)

    1 Packet of Dry Brewing Yeast (Under the Lid of the Brewing Extract)

    1 Box of Coopers Brew Enhancer 2

    1 Packet of Coopers Carbonation Drops

    2 Packets of No-Rinse Cleanser


    Brew Specs

    Flavor: Balanced

    Original Gravity: 1.038

    Final Gravity: 1.010

    ABV: 4.5%

    If you wish to brew a stronger beer then only top your fermenter off to the 5 gallon or 19-liter mark. 


    STEP 1: Sanitizing

    Cleaning is one of the most important steps in brewing. It kills microscopic bacteria, wild yeast, and molds that may cause off-flavors in your beer. Make certain to clean all equipment that comes in contact with your beer by following the directions below:

    1. Fill clean keg with 8 liters (2 Gallons) of warm water, then add 1 pack of No-Rinse Cleanser and stir until dissolved.

    2. Use your measuring cup to scoop the liquid up and run it down the side of the Coopers Fermenter. Do this around the entire fermenter a few times. Then add your krousen kollar and repeat. Then take some of the solution and pour it into the lid and allow to sit for 2 minutes.

    3. To clean the spigot, open it fully and allow the liquid to flow for 5 seconds and then close.

    4. Pour the rest of the solution from the fermenter into a large bowl. Place your spoon/whisk, can opener and measuring cup into the bowl to keep them cleaned throughout the brewing process. Leave them immersed for at least 2 minutes in cleaning solution prior to using. Any remaining solution in your fermenter can be discarded.

    5. After all, surfaces have been thoroughly cleaned, do not rinse or dry the keg or utensils. Return lid to the top of the fermenter, proceed immediately to brewing.


    STEP 2: BREWING

    Brewing beer is the process of combining a starch source (in this case, a malt brewing extract) with yeast. Once combined, the yeast eats the sugars in the malt, producing alcohol and carbon dioxide (CO2). This process is called fermentation.

    1. Remove the yeast packet from under the lid of the can of Brewing Extract, then place the unopened can in hot tap water.

    2. Add 4-8 liters (1-2 Gallons) of water to your fermenter.

    3. Then add in any adjuncts that came with your refill. This could be Brew Enhancer's, Light Dry Malt, or Liquid Malt. Mix until thoroughly dissolved.

    4. Open the can of Brewing Extract and pour the contents into your fermenter. Stir until thoroughly mixed. This mixture of unfermented beer is called wort.

    5. You will top with a mixture of cold or hot water to the 23-liter (6 Gallon) mark on your fermenter. You will want the temperature of your wort to be between 70°-76°F. If you wish to brew a stronger beer then only top your fermenter off to the 5 gallon or 19-liter mark. 

    6. Stir your wort mixture vigorously with your sanitized spoon or whisk.

    7. Sprinkle the yeast packet into the fermenter, and put on the lid.

    Put your fermenter in a location with a consistent temperature between 68°F and 78°F, and out of direct sunlight. Ferment for 10 days.


    STEP 3: Bottling & Carbonating

    After 10 days, taste a small sample to determine if the beer is fully fermented and ready to bottle. If it tastes like flat beer, it is ready. If it’s sweet, then it’s not ready. Let it ferment for 4 more days (14 total). At this point, it is time to bottle. Do not let it sit in the fermenter for longer than 24 days total.

    1. When your beer is ready to bottle, fill 3 1-gallon containers with warm water, then split the remaining pack of the No-Rinse Cleanser between them and mix until dissolved. Once dissolved, it is ready to use.

    2. Distribute the cleaning solution equally among the bottles. Screw-on caps (or cover with a metal cap if using glass bottles) and shake bottles vigorously. Allow to sit 10 minutes, then shake the bottles again. Remove caps and empty all cleaning solution into a large bowl. Use this solution to clean any other equipment you may be using for bottling. Do not rinse.

    3. Add 2 Carbonation Drops to each 740-mL bottle. For 1-liter bottles, add 2 ½ drops; for ½-liter bottles add 1 drop. Alternatively, you can add table sugar using this table as a guide

    4. Holding the bottle at an angle, fill each bottle to about 2 inches from the bottle’s top.

    5. Place caps on bottles, hand tighten, and gently turn the bottle over to check the bottle’s seal. It is not necessary to shake them.

    6. Store the bottles upright and out of direct sunlight in a location with a consistent temperature between 70°-76°F or 21°-24°C. Allow to sit for a minimum of 14 days. If the temperature is cooler than suggested it may take an additional week to reach full carbonation. 


    Tip from our Brewmasters

    After the primary carbonation has taken place your beer is ready to drink. We recommend putting 1 bottle in the refrigerator at first for 48 hrs. After 48hrs. give it a try and if it is up to your liking put the rest of your beer in the fridge. If it does not taste quite right, leave the bottles out at room temp for another week or so. Keep following this method until your brew tastes just how you like it. 

    This process is called conditioning and during this time the yeast left in your beer can help clean up any off-flavors. Almost everything gets a little better with time and so will your beer.

    Rated 5 out of 5 by King Gambrinus from My go-to lager I just recently drank the last of my most recent brew of this kit, and was I sorry to see it go! In fact I brewed another one right away. I intentionally wanted to make this kit as a lighter, session beer, so I used the can, 1 box of Brew Enhancer 2, and filled to 25 liters. The ABV came out to under 4%, which I preferred. This is my absolute go-to lager, perfectly balanced, flavorful, and refreshing, better by far than any commercial adjunct lager. Plus, I brewed a whopping 53 12-oz bottles, so in other words, practically two cases and a sixpack!
    Date published: 2024-04-09
    Rated 5 out of 5 by TheRoostet from Awsome, easy drinking, must try I have always been an Anheuser-Busch fan, i have their logo tattooed on my back, but after brewing this the good ol "King of Beers" has been knocked off his crown. This beer has body, color, nose appeal and taste. If you like bud atleast give this a try, i dont think it will let you down
    Date published: 2021-04-25
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Dennis G from 1st 5G batch Got this for my first 5G brew, very happy with ease and taste of final brew. Kegged and force carbonated
    Date published: 2021-04-11
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Jim in Wisconsin from Cost This is a cheaper way to make even more good beer.... quick and easy... consistent results.
    Date published: 2021-01-10
    Rated 5 out of 5 by South Boundary Brewing from Darn Good for What It Is If you are looking for a solid "lawn mower" brew that has more flavor than the usual suspects, this does it: good color / good clarity / just enough hoppyness - bitterness to give it some character. It is just a tad sweet, like the usual suspects. Almost too easy to make.
    Date published: 2022-03-06
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Michigan brewer from Great taste! This is the first brew I have made with my Coopers 5/6 gallon brew kit. Turned out great, I wont be going back to store bought beer.
    Date published: 2021-05-26
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Jim in Madison from Taste I have now made three of these larger brews.... the Lager is smooth, not bitter, and very drinkable!
    Date published: 2021-03-17
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Kevin k from Taste and ease of brewing. It is quick and easy to brew. And it tastes pretty good!
    Date published: 2020-08-16
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    Can I add DME or Booster to this lager refill and if yes how much

    Asked by: Minnie
    You would use 1Kg of brew enhancer 2. If you do not have that, you can use the same amount of Dry light malt. Cheers!
    Answered by: MRBEER
    Date published: 2023-02-04

    How can I make this beer at a higher abv than 5.5 abv

    Asked by: Minnie
    An easy way to raise the ABV would be to add one cup of honey to your wort. Cheers!
    Answered by: MRBEER
    Date published: 2021-12-30

    What will the alcohol content be if I make 5 gallons

    Asked by: Minnie
    Hello! Brewing this at 5 gallons will produce about a 5-5.5% beer. Cheers!
    Answered by: MRBEER
    Date published: 2021-06-18
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