Coopers DIY Thomas Coopers Series 86 Days Pilsner 5 Gallon Refill
Coopers DIY Thomas Coopers Series 86 Days Pilsner 5 Gallon Refill
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Coopers 86 Days Pilsner is a 5-gallon pilsner refill inspired by Thomas Cooper’s 86-day voyage from Plymouth, England to Adelaide, Australia. It pours golden with subtle malty sweetness, refined herbal notes, a clean crisp bitter finish, and a rich frothy head.
- Classic pilsner character with clean bitterness and refined herbal notes
- Golden pour with subtle malt sweetness and a rich frothy head
- Smooth added body from two boxes of Coopers Light Dry Malt
- 5-gallon batch size for brewers ready to make more beer at once
Crisp, balanced, and refreshing, this pilsner pays tribute to a long journey while taking a whole lot less than 86 days to brew.
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STORY
Overview: Coopers 86 Days Pilsner is inspired by Thomas Cooper’s 86-day voyage from Plymouth, England to Adelaide, Australia in 1852. This 5-gallon refill carries that story into a golden pilsner with subtle malty sweetness, elegant herbal notes, clean bitterness, and a rich frothy head.
PROFILE
Tasting Notes: Expect a golden pilsner with subtle malt sweetness, refined herbal character, a refreshingly clean crisp bitter finish, and a rich frothy head. It is balanced, smooth, and easy to enjoy.
WHAT YOU GET
- Ingredient: 1 Can Coopers 86 Days Pilsner Brewing Extract (HME)
- Ingredient: 1 Packet Dry Brewing Yeast under the lid
- Ingredient: 2 Boxes Coopers Light Dry Malt
- Ingredient: 1 Packet Coopers Carbonation Drops
- Ingredient: 2 Packets No-Rinse Cleanser
BREW SPECS
IMPORTANT BREWING NOTE
Batch Size Note: For the flavor and ABV listed on this product page, top off your fermenter to the 5-gallon / 19-liter mark.
Optional Volume Note: If your fermenter holds more volume, you can add water up to 23 liters / 6 gallons. This will produce more beer, but the flavor, body, bitterness, and ABV will be lighter.
BREW TIME
Fermentation: About 2 weeks
Carbonation and Conditioning: 3–4 weeks
Best Enjoyed: After 5–7 weeks total
Conditioning Note: Additional conditioning can help the malt sweetness, herbal notes, crisp bitterness, and finish smooth out.
WHY THIS REFILL
Why Brew It: This 5-gallon refill is a great choice for brewers who want a balanced pilsner with golden color, subtle malt sweetness, herbal hop character, and a clean crisp finish in a larger-format batch.
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