Coopers DIY Thomas Coopers Series Bootmaker Pale Ale 5 Gallon Refill
Coopers DIY Thomas Coopers Series Bootmaker Pale Ale 5 Gallon Refill
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Coopers Bootmaker Pale Ale is an American-style pale ale inspired by Thomas Cooper’s early days as a bootmaker in Kensington, Adelaide. It pours rich amber with toffee malt flavor, citrus and pine hop aroma, a refreshing bitter finish, and a thick creamy head.
- American-style pale ale character with citrus, pine, and firm bitterness
- Rich amber malt flavor with smooth toffee notes
- Fuller body and creamy head from three boxes of Coopers Light Dry Malt
- 5-gallon batch size for brewers ready to make more beer at once
Smooth, hoppy, and full of classic Coopers character, this is one pale ale Thomas probably would have approved of.
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STORY
Overview: Coopers Bootmaker Pale Ale is inspired by Thomas Cooper’s early days as a bootmaker in Kensington, Adelaide, before he turned his hand to brewing. This 5-gallon refill brings that heritage into an American-style pale ale with rich amber color, smooth malt character, citrus-pine hop aroma, and a refreshing bitter finish.
PROFILE
Tasting Notes: Expect a rich amber pour with toffee malt flavor, citrus and pine hop aromas, a refreshing bitter finish, and a thick creamy head. It is hoppy, balanced, and flavorful while still easy to enjoy by the pint.
WHAT YOU GET
- Ingredient: 1 Can Coopers Bootmaker Pale Ale Brewing Extract (HME)
- Ingredient: 1 Packet Dry Brewing Yeast under the lid
- Ingredient: 3 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 toffee malt, citrus-pine hop aroma, bitterness, and finish smooth out.
WHY THIS REFILL
Why Brew It: This 5-gallon refill is a great choice for brewers who want a hoppy American-style pale ale with rich amber malt character, citrus and pine hop aroma, and a refreshing bitter finish in a larger-format batch.
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