Coopers Australian Pale Ale by Boingk @ 09, Nov 2009
Made up to 22L with 500g LDME and 300g Dextrose, with 10g Pride of Ringwood hops boiled for 15min with a half litre of water and 50g of the LDME. Stock yeast run at 18'c. Came out a very clean, clear beer with a decent amount of body and malt profile, backed up by the extra hopping. Haven't had a commercial Pale Ale in a while but rekon this hits the spot! 5 stars.

Morgans Blue Mountain Lager by Boingk @ 09, Nov 2009
I used the stock yeast @ 18'C and added 500g LDME and 300g Dextrose, made to 22L. Came out as a clean, light bodied beer with a hint of floral aroma (just a hint) and a crisp bitterness. Just the thing for those hot summer afternoons. Nothing flash, but definitely a good kit. 4 stars.

Coopers Wheat Beer by Boingk @ 04, Feb 2009
Made with 500g LDME and 300g Dextrose, 150g malted wheat steeped for 20min, and 10g Saaz dry in the fermentor from day 4 til day 10. Used the kit yeast at 19-21'C. Turned out quite well after 3 weeks with a very pale body and a nicely white, fluffy head. The body isn't overly light, and the taste is delicate and well balanced with a nice impart from the Saaz. Perfect for hot summer days. Only other comment is that it would benefit from a proper wheat yeast such as WB-06. I'd give this a no-joking 5-star rating.

Coopers Original Draught by Boingk @ 13, Jan 2009
Made up with 500g LDME, 300g Dextrose, 200g steeped grain (Brewcellar 'Light'), 10g Fuggles boiled in grain liquor for 20min, and 10g Fuggles dry in fermenter for 7 days prior to bottling. Kit yeast was used at 20-22'C, turned out to be a nicely enjoyable beer at 2 weeks with good hop aroma and flavour. Light-medium body with a head that holds and should improve with age. Some chill haze, otherwise unfaultable. Try this for sure - 4 stars.

Coopers European Lager by Boingk @ 27, Dec 2008
I made this one up using 500g LDME, 250g dextrose and 250g maltodextrin. Also 12g Hallertau boiled for 20min and one at flameout. It came out a simple, crisp lager with a medium-light body. Would be good for a hot day, but I'd heavily suggest just using a kilo of malt and then dry hopping a few days into the ferment. 4 star kit, 3 star brew.

Coopers Bitter by Boingk @ 27, Dec 2008
I used this with 600g dextrose, 200g maltodextrin and 200g light dried malt as well as 200g of steeped lager grain. Hopping was 10g Fugges for 15 minutes, with another 10g dry in the fermenter for a week. Bottled conditioned with white sugar, its turned out bitter and nicely hoppy without being overkill. I think it will improve with time as it is still quite young, but I'm giving it nothing special this time around - possibly because the kit was out of date. 3 stars; worth doing again with different ingredients to see what happens.

Wal's Dry Lager 1.7kg by Boingk @ 15, Dec 2008
I made this up with 600g dextrose, 400g maltodextrin and 250g light dried malt. Also, I used 12g Cascade hops boiled for 12min and another 12 boiled for 2min. I DID NOT use the supplied dry enzyme. The result was a pretty good lager which came out quite hoppy and flavoursome. Whilst not made up to directions or in the intended style, this kit still produced a decent drop. Wals kits never dissapoint, they are a must-try in my opinion.

Coopers Pilsner by Boingk @ 15, Dec 2008
Made up using the kit plus 650g light dried malt, 300g dextrose, 10g Saaz boiled for 15min and another 5g boiled for 2min. Kit yeast at 20'C. This produced an easy-going pils with a light, flavoursome and refreshing edge. WHilest not bad, this was nothing out of the ordinary. I'd definitely have another shot at this and perhaps invest in some grains, a few more hops and a good dried yeast such as US-05 or S-189. Either way, a good kit. 4 stars from me.

Coopers Sparkling Ale by Boingk @ 15, Dec 2008
This was made up as per the tin directions, following them to the letter. The tin contents plus 1500g liquid light malt, 500g light dried malt, 300g dextrose and the stock yeast were made up to 23L and fermented at 21-23'C. Bottled of after 7 days and let sit for a month, after which it provided an absolutely marvelous beer with quite a kick. I honestly think this beer is a good addition to anyones stores, give it a shot. Marvelous kit, marvelous recipe. Good work, Coopers ;D

Morgans Australian Pilsner by Boingk @ 15, Dec 2008
I made this up with 500g light dried malt, 300g Dextrose, 200g crystal grain, 100g choc grain, and 25g black grain. I also added 12g sazz hopping dry in the fermenter for a half-week and used US-05 yeast instead of the kits standard one. This came out well fermented at 18'C, but needed a smoother finish. I suspect an overdose of the black grain which should have been reduced to perhaps 5 or 10g, if used at all. I also made a note to try the recipe again with S-189 yeast. Good kit, faulty recipe. 3 stars.

Cascade Golden Harvest Lager by Boingk @ 15, Dec 2008
Chocolate pils? Am I mad? Perhaps, but it turned out to be a good beer, so listen up. I used the base kit with US-05 dried yeast, 1500g amber liquid malt, 150g chocolate grain, 12g Saaz hopping boiled for 20min, and another 12g dry in the fermenter for a week before bottling. It was brewed at 16-18'C. Result was a dark, close-headed beer with a coffee/cocoa aftertaste intermingling with the Saaz hopping. The body wasn't too thick and would best be described as medium to medium-heavy. It improved outta-sight at the 4-week mark. I was very impressed, and rate the kit well as not many stand up to such adulteration and still retain their character. 4 stars and a repeat offender.

Tooheys Draught by Boingk @ 15, Dec 2008
I used the base kit, S-04 yeast, 500g LDME, 350g Dextrose, 150g crystal grain steeped and sparged, 10g of Cluster hopping boiled for 20min and another 10g dry in the fermenter for a half-week before bottling. The result was a good, simple ale that couldn't be faulted too much. It was mid-boded and low-bittered but had good hopping levels for your average drinker and had sublte hints of the grain. It made a good session beer and looked the part too with a nice head and reddish colour. A good kit, even with stock yeat. I'd do it again for sure.

Coopers Real Ale by Boingk @ 15, Dec 2008
This was probably one of the finest beers I have brewed to date, with excellent malt and hop qualities and a decent kick in it as well. I used the kit plus 1500g light liquid malt, 500g crystal grain (steeped and sparged), 12g Fuggles hops boiled for 20min and another 12g dry in the fermenter for a few days before bottling. I ditched the kit yeast and used S-04. Ferment was 18'C. The beer came out wth a gold-amber, medium body and a smooth, balanced ytaste with the hops and aroma counterbalancing the malt well. The bitterness was clean and crisp and not overpowering. 5 star recipe, and a 4 star kit, its very versatile. I've even used it as the base for a mini-mash stout!

Coopers Original Lager by Boingk @ 15, Dec 2008
This was my brothers first batch and it turned out a treat. We used the kit and 500g each of Coopers light dried malt and Dextrose, as well as 10g of Pride of Ringwood hopping boiled for 15min in a few cups of water. Volume was 22L. Fermented temp was kept lowish, down to 15-16'C. After this I wasn't home for bottling so it was bunged in a spare fridge for a few(!) weeks. After it was bottled and conditioned it was one of the finest beers I have tasted, clean, clear and crisp with no signs of poor technique or recipe. This is possibly because of the 'cold conditioning' it had while in the fridge. Try this method if you can, even only a few days might help, it produced a ripper of a beer. Good base kit, 4 stars.

Coopers Bavarian Lager by Boingk @ 15, Dec 2008
I put this down with 1000g LDME, 150g Munich grain, 10g Choc grain and 5g Black grain all steeped in hot water then brought to the boil, strained and rinsed. I also used 15g of Tettnanger hopping boiled for 15min, and another 10g dry in secondary for a week. Sounds like a lot of stuffing around but it was worth it, the kit responding well and delivering a nice, darker lager with a smooth finish and subtle complexity from the grain with a nice slightly bitter finish which enticed you to drink more. A ripper of a recipe, give it a shot!

Morgans Royal Oak Amber Ale by Boingk @ 19, Aug 2008
Ingredients used were the tin, 500g LDME, 300g dextrose, 150g Crystal grain and 12g dry Amarillo hops from 7 til 10ish days after fermentation started. Stock yeast rehydrated before pitching. This came out very well at 3 plus weeks with excellent aroma and taste from the dry hopping as well as good maltiness and character from the grain. Highly suggest this if you are after something approaching James Squire Amber or Golden ale. Ferment was 18'C.

Rapid Creek Lager 1.7kg by Boingk @ 27, May 2008
I used the tin, 500g LDME, 250g each of dextrose and maltodextrin. 150g Munich grain steeped for a half hour and 12g Tettnang @ 20min, 12 @ 5min. Used the stock yeast at 17-19'C and after a month in the bottle its up there with one of the best I've done. I'll give the kit a four star rating, but it really is capable of five star brews. For the money, its definitely a good choice.

Coopers Mexican Cerveza by Boingk @ 11, May 2008
Made to be an easy drinking, refreshing beer...and thats what it was! Kit plus 600g dextrose and 200g each of dried malt extract and maltodextrin. Primed with white sugar, and after 10 days it was showing up quite well. Used kit yeast @ 18-20'C. Rack to secondary and you'll love the clarity. Very light colour and body, still retains a slight head though. All my mates said it was an excellent drop!

Tooheys Draught by Boingk @ 11, Apr 2008
Kit was brewed with Coopers Brew Enhancer 2 [500g Dextrose, 250 each of Maltodextrin & Light Dried malt Extract] and 10g Cluster hops simmered for 10 minutes. Fermented with kit yeast at 18-20'C, and after 3 weeks has become a nice drinkable brew. Not bad at all in my opinion, and if you're a fan of Tooheys New then this is the place to start - easy, cheap & very drinkable. If this kit isn't treated well it will be ordinary, so be warned! 4 stars.

GENERIC - Homebrand Lager by Boingk @ 08, Apr 2008
Same old story - two cans bought cheap, and bunged in the fermenter with US-05 yeast. Came out quite well, with a crisp finish to the taste. Only improves with age. 3 stars.

Farmland Draught by Boingk @ 08, Apr 2008
Bought two cans of this on special and made up a QCN [quick, cheap & nasty] brew. Added 12g Hallertau after steeping for 10 minutes or so, and used both kit yeasts. Surprisingly good after 3 weeks in the bottle - a dark, heavy bodied beer with a creamy head and solid bitterness. For 50c a longneck you can't go wrong! 3 stars.

TCB Wetpak - Classic Oak Ale by Boingk @ 08, Apr 2008
First off - great kit! Big tin of hopped malt extract, plus specialty grain, hops...and in this case oak chips! Easy to follow instructions and when made and matured, a great beer. Interesting first few sips, but the oak flavour mellows with time [and consumption!]. For those wanting a slightly less oakey ale, perhaps use onyl half the provided chips. Overall a very good beer - 4 stars

Morgans Australian Draught by Boingk @ 08, Mar 2008
Made up with 650g Light Dried Malt and 300g Dextrose, also steeped 12g Cluster hop pellets for ~10 minutes in a mug of boiling water prior to throwing them into the fermenter. Used US-05 and fermented at around 21-24'C [damn heat wave!]. Result after only a few weeks in the bottle is quite good - a nice, refreshing beer with a bright body and crisp taste. The bitterness was harsh early on but has mellowed, becoming crisp and agreeable. Good kit, will use the line again!

Cascade Chocolate Mohogany Porter by Boingk @ 23, Feb 2008
I followed Wassa's suggestion that this one be done as a honey porter, and used 1kg of liquid chocolate malt extract and 500g of yellowbox honey, as well as 20g of Cascade hops steeped for 15 min prior to throwing in the fermenter. Used US-05 yeast @ 20'C. After a month this is great stuff, and it only improves with age. 4 stars here, give it a go

Wal's Lager 1.7kg by Boingk @ 20, May 2007
Used the kit plus 500g light dried malt, and 250 each of dextrose and maltodextron. Added 12g of Tettnanger hops after a 10 minute steep in boiling water. Yeast was Saflager. Fermentation would have been 17'C average. Came out with a beautifully clear, well bodied, flavoursome beer! Held its head very nicely, and was probably one of my best so far. No hesitations in making again. 5 star brew.

X-TRACT Lager 3kg by Boingk @ 20, May 2007
Used the kit with a Saflager S24 yeast, and 12g Hallertau [9% aa] steeped for 10 minutes prior to adding to fermenter. Came out beautifully, with nice clear body, good hop taste and excellent head holding and formation. Fermentation would have been 16~18'C for the majority of it. Primed with 6g/750ml. Maybe only 5g/750ml next time. Four stars for sure!