"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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Here is a recipe for those who would like to add some fruit to their beer -- Very Berry Honey Wheat Beer. You can use just about any sweet fruit that is in season. The honey in this recipe gives the finished beer a slight effervescence that compliments the fruit flavors.

India Pale Ale was shipped from England to India for the British troops.  To withstand the journey, IPA needed to be a heavily hopped, malty brew with high levels of alcohol.

Coopers Brewmaster Selection IPA recipe can be easily modified to make an authentic IPA like those produced in the early 1800s.  Beware, as this recipe produces a beer with serious bitterness, sure to please the "Hopheads"!

I just wanted to share a recipe, Grilled Garlic Halibut, that I tried last night. It was a hit with everyone and it was real simple.

Serves 4

One of our customers was kind enough to provide this great looking bread recipe.  Check it out and let us know how it tastes!

....And if you have a recipe of your own, send it our way and we'll post it!

It's not to late to brew a nice Irish Ale for St. Patrick's day!  Give this Coopers Irish Ale recipe a try, and let us know how it turns out!

Coopers beer isn't just for drinking!  The right beer can add that extra kick to your dinner.  If you're a fan of Coopers Dark Ale, here is tasty recipe that you should try out!

It’s Sunday morning. My daughter took the bus to go skiing. My son is busy playing with his sleepover playdate. It’s time to have a cup of coffee and check my email. I was reminded about a really cool beer label and a recipe that was sent to me by my lawyer.  The beer and label were created by Travis Ganje, my lawyer’s son-in-law. The name of the beer is James B. Stoetzer's Legal Lager:

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