Coopers Australian Pale Ale

Coopers APA by Homebrew Pete @ 06, Aug 2010
Used BE2, 500g LDME and POR finishing hops steeped for 15 mins......After 10 days fermentation and bottled for 3 weeks, I couldn't be happier! Tastes like the real thing.

back to basics by the painter @ 30, Jun 2010
I,ve decided to try the recommended brewing instructions by Coopers with their kits to see if all this added cost of extras ie; grains,hops and yeast are really worth it.After all sometimes we can just be looking to brew somthing that is easy drinking and won't break the bank or disapoint.So off to BigW I went for a kit and a BE2 all for less than $20.Brewed the beer as per, ecsept for a second pack of yeast, thats what you get when you keep on buying other yeasts. Anyway the beer turned out super after 2 weeks@ 20C and 2 weeks in keg before gasing and drinking. This beer would suite anyone looking to brew on a budget or for after mowing the lawn or watching the footy or just getting pissed!

Good base to work from by Adam @ 09, May 2010
Used the tin with BE#2, 500g LDME and 400g Crystal malt, Centennial and Amarillo hops with US05 yeast. Did a 40 minute boil with the steeped liquor and a bit of the LDME. Added 10g Centennial at 40mins, 18g at 20mins and then 12g of Amarillo at flameout. Brewed at 18 degrees for a week and a half. Increasing the hop profile and using a good quality yeast has created a very drinkable ale. Well balanced with crystal malt and added hops at the forefront and then the silky malt with a lingering bitterness from the kit. Would definitely make this recipe again!

Keep it cool by Smithy @ 13, Mar 2010
1 x Coopers APA can, 1 x Coopers BE2, 1 x Saaz hop teabag (steeped for 10min in cup of boiling water and the lot thrown in), 1 sachet of Fermentis US-05 yeast. Brewed at 18 deg C using a collapsable esky and ice bottles. Got to 1.010 in 2 weeks but left it for a total of 3 weeks then bottled with 2x carb drops per long neck. After six weeks it is crystal clear, light golden in colour, head lasts all the way, carbonation is perfect with very fine beading, not a hint of 'homebrewyness'. Saaz is very dominant, would probably use Cascade next time which is more true to style. Great kit if brewed at a low temp and a good dry yeast is used.

first home brew for 15 years by brian @ 29, Jan 2010
My first brew for 15 years and very happy I have been to th local U brew it a couple of times and not been impressed basic 23.5litres (stuffed up)22-23deg c be2 as per directions coops yeast extras beechworth honey 100g golden syrup 80 g og 1042 fg 1008 8 days then bottled tried it after 4 days it is a fine drop as good as my u brew but better price next batch started with 1k ldm and will add nelson or cascade finishing hops

coopers pale by BrianOC - Email Reviewer @ 29, Jan 2010
I have made this kit twice. Once with 1kg kit enhancer and the results are ok but a bit bland. Second time 1kg DME and some cascade hop tea. There is a big difference with thte dme and hop tea one. Tastes much fuller and lot more flavor.

Coopers Australian Pale Ale by Boingk - Email Reviewer @ 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.

Great, easy beer by khrusty - Email Reviewer @ 06, Nov 2009
Have brewed this several times. All times just used a BE2. Just used the packet yeast. Steeped 12g POR for 20 mins. Second time thought I would go in a different direction and actually used SAAZ just as an aroma hops. Fermented at around 22-23 degrees. OG 1040 FG 1012. Primary fermentation for around 10 days. This is an, easy & great beer to make. ANd the price is great too! Can be drunk in around 2-3 weeks, but as with most, time is a major helper. One criticism is that yeast packs too tightly in bottom of bottle. Highly recommeded!!!

Simple Pale Ale by stef - Email Reviewer @ 23, Jul 2008
Can + Coopers Brew Enhancer 2 + I decided to culture yeast from 2 stubbies of CPA into a 1L starter for 2 days. At full krausen I dumped it into the mix. Also boiled 20g Pride of Ringwood hops for 30mins and 10g at flame out. Primary for 18 days at 19C, SG 1049 FG 1009. After 3 weeks in the bottle it's nicely carbonated but lacks head and tastes a little on the weak side. It does show hints of the classic CPA, mostly I think due to the PoR addition, but the 500g of dextrose in the BE2 hasn't helped. I would do the mix up to about 20L and probably just add 1kg of light malt instead of the BE2.

nice drop by nick - Email Reviewer @ 22, Apr 2008
made with brewbooster (250 ldm, 250cs, 500 dex) top up to 23l used kit yeast.fermented at 22-24 deg for 5 days. after a month has a good head but lacks body & needs hops for flavour & aroma but showing definate potential.