Check out this article on BBC which extols the benefits of alcohol.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8367141.stm

The new International series English Bitter was inspired by Adnams Bitter.  This beer emphasizes the roasted malts and lifts the aroma with Styrian Golding floral notes. What follows is a fairly accurate representation of Fuller's ESB.

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Great Corona clone with Lime recipe (User submitted)

1 Coopers Mexican Cerveza kit

1 KG dextrose or even better Brew Enhancer 2

Made up to 23L

Kept in primary for 14 days at 18C

Day 10 added juice of one lime.  At the same time make up a homemade lime extract using the zest of three limes and two ounces of vodka in a cup, then covered with plastic wrap. The vodka extracts the green color and flavor oils from the lime zest which turns white after a few days. This extract smel ...

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A really strong beer (about 9-10%)

1 can Coopers Real Ale
1 can Coopers Unhopped Light Malt Extract
500 grams of Coopers Light Dry Malt Extract
2 kg Dextrose (2 boxes)
2 oz. Fuggles Hops
1 extra pkg. of Coopers yeast

Method:

1. Bring about 3 litres of water to the ...

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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" 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

• 1.7 kg Thomas Coopers Sparkling Ale Home Brew Kit

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

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!

Me Getting Angry at Expensive Beer 

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!