The Beer Kit Review S04 E05 Coopers Lager

[@brianhornsby954]

Lager yeast is the only way to go the yeast in the tin is ale yeast don't no why they don't supply a lager yeast

[@nigeandersextraordinarybee3723]

Nige here, I agree totally.

[@Pokersmith]

Do you guys actually drink Foster's? They don't even sell it here in Australia.

[@nigeandersextraordinarybee3723]

Only drank it for the purpose of this channel, its unpleasant. I had no idea that they don't sell it I Australia. I do know there are decent beers there, VB is way better.

[@White_Rose_Al]

Great video guys. What temp did you brew this at using Nova yeast? 🍺

[@nigeandersextraordinarybee3723]

This was brewed with Diamond Lager yeast, set the temp to 14°C. My next Coopers Lager is with the Nova Yeast, it's in the fermentor now and showing 15°C.

[@markallen4223]

I have a fellow brewer who just adds 50% extra sugar to the brew... "the yeast will take it."

[@nigeandersextraordinarybee3723]

Nige here, I have an extra Coopers kit left over, I am going to be pimping that one to 6% abv.

[@garethllewellyn6368]

I followed the Coopers Sparkling Ale recipe on their website. It made for a very tasty and potent brew that levelled some of my mates 😂

[@nigeandersextraordinarybee3723]

The Coopers recipes are very interesting, we really are going to have to explore that.

[@riccardofolino6079]

Wow timing on the video. I just tried my 2nd coopers lager , and swapped the yeast for a Californian lager yeast, and it has a strong smell and taste of yeast , been very confused, but i heard you say you fermented for 15 days , i ONLY went 9 days could that be the reason for the issue ?? going to try again in a few weeks , if no change I might dump, possible first failure in 9 attempts.. I also did the Thomas coopers Hefe wheat (preacher) extract, made it as advised added 250 gms of dextrose came out at 5% So good gets better every week big recommendation for extract brewers. Look forward to next video .

[@nigeandersextraordinarybee3723]

try fermenting for longer. I usually wait for the same reading three days in a row, then I cold crash it for 48 hours, basically I put the fermentor in the fridge. By cold crashing you get a clearer bottled beer much quicker, and much less sediment in the bottle. Thanks for watching.

[@AllanCarter-x7w]

Not impressed with californian yeast

[@nigeandersextraordinarybee3723]

Nige here, LalBrew Diamond yeast I have found to be very good.

[@riccardofolino6079]

@@nigeandersextraordinarybee3723 Thank you appreciate any advice.

[@markallen4223]

Very pleased i hadn't fluked it last year!😂😂

[@davec4955]

Festival do a Vienna red lager and a New Zealand Pilsner, not tried them myself. I have been using Nova lager yeast for over a year now with great results. I've not tried it at 20°C yet because I don't want it ferment to fast. I've used it at between 10 and 15, raising by a couple of degrees at the end. I ferment under pressure so I have carbonated beer by the time I cold crash. I will definitely use Nova lager in kit when pushed for time. Cheers guys 🍻

[@nigeandersextraordinarybee3723]

Anders has done the Festival Vienna Red Lager, it was very good. I have another Coopers lager in the fermentor at the moment, using Nova lager yeast this time. currently bubbling away at 15 degrees.

[@Frankie_50ways]

Brilliant review, Really enjoy watching these and i think you both do an amazing job with this channel. 👍

[@nigeandersextraordinarybee3723]

Thank you, and thank you for watching.

[@fireblade128]

Afternoon gents. Great upload. Enjoyed it a lot👍 Cheers🍻

[@nigeandersextraordinarybee3723]

Afternoon! Thank you, we try 😆

[@AllanCarter-x7w]

Love the vid as always. Not tried nova yeast......will have to give it a wirl. Tried californian yeast at 20 degrees with coopers pilsner, not to impressed, but nicer with 34/70

[@nigeandersextraordinarybee3723]

The Coopers lager with the Nova lager yeast is currently in the fermentor at 15°C. Doing very nicely.

[@AllanCarter-x7w]

Excellent, I'm inspired to try it with coopers enhancer 1 and nova 😀

[@peterdowden6337]

Cracking video. Do you use a fermentation fridge or ferment in a colder area of your house

[@nigeandersextraordinarybee3723]

It depends what time of year. This was fermented in a cold conservatory with a heat mat and some insulation to keep it at the right temperature. In warm weather I use a fridge and heat mat.

[@nigeandersextraordinarybee3723]

Anders here, I'm brewing a lager at the mo and I'm having to do it in a cooler area of the house which works during the cooler months. Not ideal though. I forget what Nige does, I'll give him a nudge.

[@peterdowden6337]

@@nigeandersextraordinarybee3723 thankyou I see there's a Californian lager yeast which brews at 18-20 degrees. Keep up the good work Pete