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Author: Makebeer | Created: 1/2/2009 3:13 PM
A Blog for the MakeBeer.net community.


Handy Hint - An easier way to empty the Can

By Makebeer on 10/21/2009 8:23 AM

An easier way to empty the Home Brew can – this method removes the need for fiddling with the label and soaking the can in hot water. It also reduces mess with wet labels and glue.  A picture is “worth a thousand words”.

1. Remove the lid, yeast and instructions then stand the can upside down to allow the extract to drain from the end (even better, keep all cans inverted at all times).

2. Add dry ingredients and hot water to the fermenting vessel and dissolve.

3. Open the can all but the last centimeter or so, making a hinged lid.

4. Place the can over the spoon as per the picture and walk away to do other things (after about 10 - 15mins the can should be drained). Note: The extract is quite stable and may be left for short periods without risk of spoilage.

5. Rinse out the can with a small amount of warm water if you like.

6. The extract will be easy to mix with a ...

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Wee Heavy!

By Makebeer on 10/20/2009 3:19 PM

"Wee heavy" is the colloquial term for the higher alcohol variant of a pale ale classification known as Scotch Ale. Compared to the commercial Coopers Pale Ale, this style tends to be higher in alcohol, somewhat darker, displaying complex malt/fermentation driven aromas (although, very little to no hop aroma) with similar or slightly higher bitterness. For me, the higher alcohol level makes it not really a a session beer but certainly good for a couple of glass while pondering the other 'scotch' things around the house: scotchtape, butterscotch, scoth whiskey, etc.

Scotch Ale

Dissolving Coopers Light Dry Malt Extract

By Makebeer on 9/23/2009 5:32 PM

Straight from Coopers Brewery comes a demonstration on how to quickly dissolve the Coopers Light Dry Malt Extract.

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Video: Kegging the English Bitter

By Makebeer on 9/21/2009 1:13 PM

Here's a brand new video on kegging the Coopers English Bitter.  Check it out and be sure to send us a video of your own!

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More Bad News For Beer Prices

By Makebeer on 9/10/2009 8:25 AM

Me Getting Angry at Expensive Beer 

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Labor Day

By Makebeer on 9/1/2009 11:03 AM

Did you know the point of Labor Day is to honor working citizens—and has been for more than 120 years? Yup! Beyond parades, picnics, barbeques, and water play, the summer finale has always been about recognizing yourself for all the hard work you do—right before you get into fall’s crunch-time. With that in mind, we have provided a recipe for bbq ribs. Enjoy! Goes well with any Coopers homebrew. My personal favorite is the Heritage Lager. Cheers!

The Spiciest, Most Succulent , Tender Rib You Will Ever, Ever Have!

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Price of beer going up!

By Makebeer on 8/27/2009 11:04 AM

Now that 80 percent of the beer market is owned by two companies, consumers are at the mercy of their product pricing.

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Video: Making the English Bitter

By Makebeer on 8/25/2009 1:00 PM

We just got the new English Bitter in stock, and can't wait to try it.  Here's a brewing video that shows just how easy it is to make a great tasting Coopers beer!

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New York, New York

By Makebeer on 8/13/2009 7:02 AM

Just completed a trip to New York. I took my family to a conference there. My affiliate marketing manager had a table at the meat market for the Affiliate Summit East in midtown Manhattan. It was loads of fun. I love New York. There's so much to do.

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Brewing the Canadian Blonde Video

By Makebeer on 7/31/2009 2:58 PM

On July 8 we made the Coopers Canadian Blonde Ale. We recorded a record of this exciting process and have uploaded it for your viewing pleasure.

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