How to Brew Coopers Real Ale Beer Quick and Easy

[@ukcolocation]

Its the grey hair! All those years of brewing experience. Loved the video. I'm a newbie brewer from the UK and you made it appear so simple. Thank you. Next time I am over in Brisbane visiting my son I will get him to have a go a brewing as he drinks plenty of beer and this would save him a small fortune!

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

Lol, thanks Collin! I have made another two videos since this one and I intend to make more especially with the Coopers brew. They make a large range of products which I have never tried and keen to taste. I appreciate your message!

[@manbirkohli1604]

You make it so simple yet I can see how detailed your process it. It definitely seems like a better option than buying beer from the shops.

[@youmole]

Extremely thorough video mate. Will definitely use this to video to help me brew my own beer one day!

[@christwyford9361]

Hi Quantam Home Improvements and Solutions ! Thank you ! I’m now up to 5th Brew! I tried to do this for years before watching this ! Thanks again

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

That is great to know Chris! Let me know how they taste.

[@BruceBainsford]

My right ear is really enjoying this audio

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

😆 yes, I discovered that well after uploading the video but videos after that have been corrected! Thanks for watching the video

[@roshee007]

Perfect lockdown project... thank guys, awesome outcome.....

[@jasonjapon2260]

Great DIY segment, It's a good simple hobby to start! Thanks for the tips

[@chickennugget6985]

Awesome *My favourite DIY instructor* Beirut - Lebanon

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

On ya Nugget! Thanks for the fowl comments, LOL, keep them coming!

[@leonardlozina1802]

Great video- I will now give it a go too!

[@kermitthefrog6363]

Thanks for the video...Merry Christmas!

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@bahpapajarmjackson]

Helpful video!

[@supreetbedi]

Very helpful video!!

[@xiaomingcao748]

awesome! tempted to get a kit now!

[@marekgrus9127]

I need to test the samples in order to make a proper comment here :-)

[@StoneyardVineyards]

Cheers to great beer that’s why we home brew our own on our channel . We like to make wine and meads and grow hops . Stay thirsty friend.

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

Great to have you subscribe Beer King. I love your channel man, I would like to make my own hops and syrup, lol only if I had the time!

[@GiuseppeBasile]

Very well presented, plenty of handy tips. New sub. Looking forward to more uploads.

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

Thanks Giuseppe! I will be uploading Coopers Pale Ale with a difference in the next few weeks.

[@GiuseppeBasile]

@@quantumhomeimprovements Looking forward to it. Notification bell on so I shouldn’t miss the upload.

[@domongart9331]

Great video, thorough, but concise.

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

Thanks Domongart!

[@troyg708]

really enjoyed that, you are very clear and informative

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

Thanks Troy, I have a new brewing video coming out on Easter day making Coopers English Bitter.

[@danielrowe2174]

I do the brewers best kits. To me there are step up to help you make beer from scratch but with malt extract instead of all grain. Also for those who want to know the abv of this beer is 4.59 or 4.6 abv. Take the first gravity ready and subtract your second reading after fermentation. This is your O.G original and F.G final gravity reading. Then multiply the number you get by 131.25 and you get your ABV. Example (1.035 - 1.000) x 131.25 (.035) x131.25 = 4.59375 or 4.6% abv

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

Thanks Daniel, I don't know much about Brewers Best Kits but I am interested I knowing more for the future. Thanks for the detailed calculations on how to find out your alcohol content. Initially I chose not to go into too much detail on the calculations but I have just released another video over a week ago with Coopers Pale Ale but with a twist, making it a 7.2% alcohol content using dry enzyme and pure non toxic sugar. If you are interested here is the link! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4Xannmtm5tmZtk Thanks, I appreciate you message!

[@rajbose1035]

Great video please make video on the different flavors of coopers beer

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

Thanks for your message Raj. You can play around with the volumes of ingredients a little but this could cause a failed batch from experience. I am intending to make another coopers beer video in the next month or so. However, I will have a chat with Coopers to confirm what is their recommendation on high alcohol content in warmer climates. In Western Sydney we also hit high temperatures most years but the beer should be stored in cool place if possible.

[@rajbose1035]

@@quantumhomeimprovements thanks for the reply... Waiting for their response

[@Seko87]

looking to get into home brew. this video has been great!

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

Thanks Marko, the mid seasons are always the best depending on the beer you brew. Let me know how you go.

[@frankhenriquecardosoaires669]

HI, I´m from Brazil, Thank´s for video, amazing and congratulations..

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

Thanks for the message Frank! I am going to make more beer videos when I get the chance.

[@Bareego]

I really like that the first thing mentioned is sanitizing, this can't be mentioned enough. Sanitize your gear ! Also the temperature advice is spot on. If you at all can, don't brew too hot, I try not to go over 25C, high temps will brew faster but you'll end up with kindof fruity flavours which aren't that great, especially in light coloured beers. My favorite range is about 21-24C for ale yeasts (what most kits use). If you use Metabisulfate for sanitizing, throw that stuff out and instead get a no rinse sanitizer like Starsan from your local brew shop, that won't affect the flavour of the beer and is much easier and faster to use. Also it's not very dear. If you want to save yourself a lot of work and pour your beer into a glass anyway, don't use those 750ml bottles, but just use 2L pepsi bottles, they fit just right with the bottlers and you'll be washing/sanitizing 12 bottles instead of 30. The wait time with Coopers kits is well known, having to store your beer in bottles for a long time. If you don't want to wait that long, I can recommend Morgans kits, which are made in QLD. You can buy those in most home brew shops. Tastes better imo and you wait a lot less, and they cost about the same as the red label Coopers kits. For example I can drink the Morgans Ironbark dark ale three weeks after starting the fermentation, longer in winter. (I use 2 fermenters, one for brewing 1 week, second for clearing 1 week, 1 week in the bottles).

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

Hey thanks James, that's very generous of you to give me your insight, I appreciate it! You are right about the sanitising and it is long and tedious, I just like to be thorough. However, I have gone to a newer version which is quicker. I hope to release a video on it in the near future. Eventhough Coopers own shares in Morgan's I have not yet tried their kits. However, people do say that they are better tasting as you alluded to. Thanks James

[@Richard-ku9ee]

Very good, thanks.

[@ethana6471]

Hi, great video. I'm just about to try my first brew. Does it matter what temperature you store the beer in once you have bottled it? Thanks

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

Hey Ethan, Coopers generally say to store it at around 18 degree Celsius but I have them stored between 15 & 20 degree and its been fine. In fact I keep mine under the staircase which is a more consistent temperature. Good luck with it all

[@ethana6471]

@@quantumhomeimprovements Thanks👍

[@ray_c_yuen]

I use a short stool when filling up the bottles. It saves my back a little. I'm not sure if you need to sterilse the hydrometer, as that tiny bit of beer in the test tube will get tossed down the sink? I wouldn't normally put the hydrometer into the fermenter. When I put the syrup into the fermenter, I leave a little of the boiling water leftover, to rinse the can out. I have tried using white sugar and it's terrible. Stick to the brew enhancers and dextrose. After putting the air lock into the grommet, I squeeze the fermenter, to check the lock is sealing i.e. the water level will rise and lower. Have you tried a belt heater in winter?. Great video.

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

Thank for the tips Ray, I appreciate it. Here is a link to a better video making Coopers Brew A, IPA kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXurqXuEbpmsfa8

[@lawes88]

My heart sank when he said 2.5 months ;)

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

LOL, but well worth waiting for! Thanks Jonas

[@lawes88]

@@quantumhomeimprovements It was a great vid, and i have just started the brew a few days ago. Do you ever do a tast test in the process?

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

I have done but generally speaking it doesn't taste great. However, it depends on the person and their taste buds, you might like it! There is no harm in trying on the day you bottle the brew but remember that it wont be carbonated at that point. I remember the first batch I made was a larger and I was so eager and tried it on the 21st day and it was not good, but it got heaps better the longer I left it!

[@rajbose1035]

What I need to to do to keep the alcohol content at around 8/10%? And i am from a humid and hot place where normal Temperature is around 35degrees C.

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

Hey Raj, just confirming that I spoke to Coopers technical guy recently after he returned back from annual leave. He was a great help and he told me "Australia Pale Ale is the way to go" but I need to use a specific yeast that will allow me to Brew it at 35 degrees. The alcohol content is usually controlled by putting less water but it's not always the case. Regardless, I am waiting for the right temperature and then I will film make this batch! P.S. I just finished making a video on how to make honey wine which is call Honey Mead and is up to 20% alcohol content. I will be uploaded the video in a couple of weeks or so.

[@rajbose1035]

@@quantumhomeimprovements first of all i am really surprised that you replied for the second time, lot of thanks and respect for you sir, Secondly mead is a favorite drink of mine will definitely watch it. Will be waiting for any brew that i can do in India where average temp is 36/38degrees centigrade for 9months in a year.

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

@@rajbose1035 That is great Raj, and the Coopers brew with the alternate yeast can be brewed over 35 degree according to an expert I spoke to. I look forward to uploading the videos in the near future! Thanks Raj

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

@@rajbose1035 Hey Raj, the Mead video is scheduled to go live this Friday the 25th of February at 4pm, Sydney AEDT Time. I hope you get something out of it. P.S. The next Cooper's brew video was delayed a couple of weeks due time restraints but will be completed in the near future!

[@rajbose1035]

@@quantumhomeimprovements surely I will watch it. Awaiting for another of your home brew maestro...

[@CloudNey]

Hi mate, should I see airlock action (bubbling) during the entire first week? My batch was quite active in the first two days and on the third it just stopped. Any suggestions? Thanks

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

I have had that happen if the temperature is too high or low. The bubbling usually starts after a few hours and lasts up to around four days. What temperature is it at?

[@CloudNey]

@@quantumhomeimprovements thank you for replying, I really appreciate it 🙏 it's in 26°C and stable as my home central air-conditioning sits around 24-25°C. I'm brewing a lager and using brew enhancer #2 plus tap water. I've used star san to sanitize everything (diluted according to the label). One thing that happened on the 2nd day is that the airlock liquid (also star san solution) came back into the fermenter after I repositioned the whole thing, but it was just a couple of drops... Like a tbsp max. I'm worried that this could have killed the yeast and stopped the fermentation. The batch has a nice beer smell, has good froth and colour, does not taste off (but it tastes like a flat, watery, almost non-alcoholic beer). I'm on the fourth day since the fermentation started. Thank you for your time and any suggestions. :)

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

I should mention that if the temperature is too high, then it's better to bottle it on the 6th day! But check your hydrometer reading is stable for two straight days first! Cheers

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

It's not a problem with a very small amount of Star San in the fermenter. 26 degrees is on the top end. I would definitely bottle it on the 6th day after taking a hydrometer reading tomorrow and then the following, but just to make sure, the reading has stabilised. Don't worry too much about the brew being flat at this point! It will carbonate in the bottle during the second stage of the fermenting process! However, try to find the coolest spot in the house to keep the bottles around 18 degrees if possible. I have mine under the staircase, which is currently 21 degrees, which is not bad considering this time of year. Good job. Let me know how it tastes in a couple of weeks/months 🍻

[@CloudNey]

@@quantumhomeimprovements 🙏🙏🙏 tysm mate! It's a relief to read that. I will follow with the next steps and will definitely come back here to let you know how it has turned out. Even if the beer is under the expected ABV I'll be happy as it's just my first attempt. Again thanks for your time and for sharing your knowledge with us. All the best and an amazing 2024 for you and your family! Cheers 🍺🙂

[@alansoriano3605]

Awesome stuff! Is the ginger beer process similar? Do you have something for us who can’t have alcohol.

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

Thanks Alan, stay tuned! I will make an alcoholic free brew video in the future!

[@pieroneglia454]

Hi sir just a question if I would like to add some flavour... when is possible? like add it before adding the malt? Thanks

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

Hey Piero, That's a good question. It depends on what taste you are looking to add using a particular product but usually they may need to be boiled in which is before adding the water. What did you have in mind?

[@pieroneglia454]

@@quantumhomeimprovements coffee flavour for example

[@pieroneglia454]

I just bought so is premade for brew beer

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

@@pieroneglia454 Hey Piero, you can add ground coffee into the mixing stage of the process which is probably the best time, but you can also add it after, around the second day. However, not too much late as the yeast is still consuming the ingredients and the air is being forced out of the fermenter which is what you need to happen. Also, depending on the quantity you are brewing it's recommended no more than 2 table spoon if it's around 23 litres. I hope this help! Please let me know how you go! 👍

[@pieroneglia454]

@@quantumhomeimprovements thanks for your advice sir really appreciate yes I'll let you then thanks again

[@ryanwest17]

What is a normal amount of residual sediment at the time of Bottling?

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

That's a good question Ryan, our water is pretty good quality here in Western Sydney and we have nearly next to none! How about yours?

[@ryanwest17]

@@quantumhomeimprovements I used distilled water due to high levels of iron here. I use a water softener so I was leary about using my tap water. I had about 1 cup of sediment after bottling in the fermenter. I was 7 days at 22°C.

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

@@ryanwest17 wow, that is huge. Do you mind sharing which area you are from and which beer you brewed?

[@ryanwest17]

@@quantumhomeimprovements I'm in Canada and I brewed lager. OG was 1.034 and the FG was 1.014. I'm estimating my ABV to be 2.6.

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

@@ryanwest17 thanks for sharing Ryan. For those who don't know the formula, the Final Gravity is misused from the Original Gravity going by the chart, which in your case is 4.5 - 1.9 = 2.6 approximately. Thanks Ryan, I really appreciate your message. It help others to learn more!

[@gobthefrog]

I brew wine from grapes (pino noir/ syrah/ grenache) and controlling the sedement is always an issue. I've just started a Coppers Amber Ale. Is sedement an issue for you? Great video. Thanks

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

Yes, always! In fact I rang and spoke to Coopers technical team back a few years ago and a gentleman revealed to me that they leave their brew to sit longer than what they recommend on their home-brew instructions. So I personally went up to 12 days at one stage but the beer had an acid type taste/feel to it. Now I bottle the beer at 8 or so days which is a good compromise. There is less sediment and the beer still taste great! Furthermore, if you buy a Coopers beer already bottle you will find it also has sediment. I think that is why Coopers have a best after date, not before, possible less additives. P.S. I haven't tried coopers amber yet, let me know how you go! It would be good to know how it tastes? Thanks Steph

[@gobthefrog]

@@quantumhomeimprovements thanks for sharp reply. With wine I brew and rack twice. This mostly reduces the sediment but lose on volume which I take on the chin (reluctantly). Also, you use the brew enhancer. Do you know the difference between 1, 2 and 3? I’ve seen other brewers on here use sugar, honey and syrup? I’m still a beer brewing newby.

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

Lol, that's funny! I have also tried different combinations of enhancers on the years including using sugar to keep my cost down but I found Coopers recommendations work best. I even tried Coopers malt with a Larger brew many years ago but I didn't enjoy it much. The difference between No. 1 & 2 are marginal but don't know exactly what type or form of glucose they are. You have got me curious again! Lol 😆 Thanks again Steph, I look forward to hearing from you when your brew is ready to drink. P.S. A freind of mine can't drink alcohol and asked if a make a ginger beer video which I will do early next year.

[@paulgerrard9227]

Why was the hydrometer put in the pot? You use its tube to limit bacterea like your hands tgat touched it

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

Hey Paul, it was sanitized, but yes you are spot on. The best practice is to use the cylinder. 😆 🤣 😂 being my fist brewing video, you live and learn! Hear is my latest video if you are interested in watching! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4LXmWOOpJ2Wnas 🍻

[@PeterVuckovic]

I would use filtered water much better regards

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

That is a very good idea, especially if the water quality in your area is poor. However, it needs to have plenty of oxygen in it for the fermenting process, which most brands do! 🍻

[@stevemelancon6207]

No "R"s used in the Aussie language. Beah 8:42 instead of beer. Wadda instead of water. WTH

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

😆 🤣 😂 You can also use filtered or bottled water.

[@afterburner3999]

sound only comes from left speeker

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

Yes that is correct. I had a big problems with my mic and editing it too and I only found out after loading the video live which is now too late to do anything. However, it the near future I will be making another video but this time Australia Pale Ale with a slight difference after speaking to Coopers. It's going to be very interesting. Thank you for taking the time to let me know, I really appreciate it.

[@AndresLeonRangel]

Cheers mate

[@theghostofsw6276]

Whoa.....good thing that wasn't a "glass" hydrometer....lol!

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

😆 Coopers corrected me as well 🤣. It was my first brewing video. Here is a better video making Pale Ale at 7.2% alcohol content!

[@rayanalbilaehd2882]

Hi Quantum I am looking forward to talk with you in person, if that’s OK please let me know. Thanks

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

Hey Rayan, I am happy for you to initially email me at [e-mail]. look forward to chatting with you.

[@rayanalbilaehd2882]

@@quantumhomeimprovements thank you, I will contact to you soon.🌹

[@IntellectFinance]

How was the taste

[@Findingpeaceandhappiness]

It actually smelt great when I bottled the Real Ale. I will let you know in a couple of months!

[@bigcountryvet5984]

I ordered the kit and only to fermenter came.

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

That's not good! Was it from Amazon? I just checked my link, and it shows it should be the full kit!

[@mrspoont7294]

Mgo free👍

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

Cheers

[@wjm4268]

Fatima Children and Josemaria escriva.

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

🙏

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

The Universal call to Holiness!!!

[@GlobalEscapesXperience]

8 days is not enough dude.... its ok I see you still learning

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

Lol, yes we are always learning & I wouldn't have it any other way! I have been brewing Coopers beer since 2008 and haven't had to many problems, that is when I stick to their directions. In fact coopers only recommend fermenting for 6 day but I choose to go 8 and they are happy for me to do so. However, I did at one stage ferment for 12 days before bottling which made a nice clear beer but unfortunately a little acetic! Which wasn't good. I have to add that making videos which represent company's like Cooper's I have a huge responsibility to not mislead people which is far more important to me that trying to come across as the Brewing king! Lol Regardless, I would love to know more of what you do and some of your successes and also some of your failures. I would like to think that we can all learn from each other. Thanks Daniel, I appreciate you message.

[@gcsmowfo]

2 and a half months in the bottle? 1 week will do. 😂😂

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

😆 🤣 😂 you sound like my mates Bill & Ron! Cheers 🍻

[@glennmozuras7600]

The title says quick and easy but you take a day to sanitise. Get yourself some no rinse sanitiser like Starsan or Stellarsan, champ, and have your sanitising done in minutes. Quick and easy? Why soak the tin in hot water? Just empty it into your barrel and swish the tin with hot water. There's nothing wrong with the ferment dropping to 21C or even as low as 18C. You have a tube to drop your hydrometer in. Why risk the possibility of introducing bacteria to your brew by dropping the hydrometer in the brew? "Throf." What is throf? I'm starting to think you should stick to home improvements.

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

You are 100% correct Glenn which is standard practice, however as I mention in the video the hydrometer was sanitised and was not going to contaminated the brew! And it taste great I am happy to say. You may be interested to watch the following Coopers Pale Ale video where I did use the proper canister to take the hydrometer reading which I made for the very reason you explained. For people who don't sanitise! Your idea of brewing under 21% is a grave mistake because Coopers yeast can NOT be brew under that tempreture and they will not garentee it if it fails!!! Which I also mention in the Pale Ale video. However, out of all your point the suggestion to use a quicker sanitiser was the most practical of all as I have finally decided a couple of weeks ago to give it a shot, could I ask which of the two you use and why? Thanks for taking the time to write me this message, if you could please keep it positive! Thanks Glen

[@glennmozuras7600]

Actually below 21C is far from a grave mistake. I always brew ales in the 18-20C range and it's common practice among experienced brewers. The reason Coopers suggest low to high 20s is they know the average punter doesn't have temp control. Lager yeast ferments at even lower temperatures. Yeast is a living organism and will stress at high temps and give off esters that can affect the flavour of beer. Some call this "home brew twang". Lower ferment temps will give a cleaner tasting beer. I use Stellarsan because I got some cheap but I'm pretty sure it's almost identical to Starsan ie. a phosphoric acid based, food grade sanitiser. Happy brewing.

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

@@glennmozuras7600 Spot on Glenn, the average person brewing will stuff it up and have exploding brew because they get the tempreture wrong which is why it's a grave mistake to tell people differently to what Coopers recommend. Pale Ales and Lager should be brewed at lower temperatures as you suggested but the yeast Coopers provide will not work which I know as a fact. However, saying that my next realese Coopers brew I use Saflarger 34/70 yeast made by Fermentis for a Lager brew which you would already know. This yeast is highly recommended by good brewers. Mate, I really appreciate your honesty which is very refreshing. I haven't purchased my new sanitiser because I always procrastinate when making big decisions. You are the second person suggesting to change over so I will give it ago. Thanks Glenn

[@IB6-UB9]

You tell everyone to sanitise everything then put an unsanitary lid on. Put your hand all over the hydrometer then put it in the brew. There would be more bacteria in that brew than in the toilet 🤦‍♂️

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

You sound like you know what you are talking about Steve, very good observation! This was my first brewing video and my video skills were not good, however off camera I did clean everything including my hands. Here is a newer version video, which was a better version if you could please watch it and let me know what you think! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXurqXuEbpmsfa8si=ubZJojTBZd5UZEFa

[@TheOlderandwiser]

sterilise stuff and pick it up in your fingers - drop the hydrometer into the jar so it crashes the bottom - etc - not impressed....

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

Hey olderandwiser, you are spot on and I appreciate you taking the time to write this comment. Coopers pulled me up on the hydrometer as well eventhough I mentioned in the video that everything needs to be sanitised. This was one of my earlier videos and I have since learnt that there is a huge responsibility on what I show and say! I and also leaning and in time I will be older and wiser! Good man, thanks for the heads up!

[@kiwikitchenahomeimprovements]

i really love how it is easier to make and how fast and quick it to make but i wanna ask could i brew this and make this at home but with the new coopers beer brewer without the Siphon horse thing that goes on top or no @quantumHomeimprovementsasolutions

[@quantumhomeimprovements]

Thanks for your interest! Here is our latest video using Coopers' newer fermenter, which I use as a faster sterilizing method now, and is pretty easy as well. I have placed the link below for you if you are interested in watching the process. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJObq2iLp6mmp8k