Coopers Genuine Draught

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Introducing a retro-inspired brew that brings back the golden age of Australian lagers! This classic Coopers Genuine Draught was initially released in 1985 and we’ve pulled it from the archives for you to enjoy at home today. This golden beer boasts a full-bodied flavour that harkens back to the good old days. Subtle fruity esters and floral late-hop aromas jump out of the glass on first sip. The smooth and malty flavours are followed by a firm bitterness and finishes with a crisp mouthfeel. Experience the nostalgia and savour the taste of this retro Coopers beer.

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Recipe Contains

1 × Mexican Cerveza (1.7kg)
1 × Brew Enhancer 3 (1kg)
1 × Carapils Malt (250g)
1 × Light Crystal Malt (250g)
1 × German Lager Yeast (15g)
1 × Carbonation Drops (250g)

You'll Need

1 × 25g Hallertauer Hops

Beer Style: Lager

Colour (EBC): 11
Volume: 25L
Difficulty: Advanced

ABV 4.2%

Alcohol by Volume

23 IBU

International Bitterness Units

EBC 11

Colour

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Ingredients

1 x 1.7kg Coopers Mexican Cerveza
1 x 1kg Coopers Brew Enhancer 3
1 x 250g Carapils Malt
1 x 250g Light Crystal Malt
1 x 25g Hallertauer Hops
1 x 15g Coopers German Lager Yeast
1 x 250g Coopers Carbonation Drops

Mix

Place all the Carapils and Light Crystal Malt in a plastic zip-lock sandwich bag and crack it using a
rolling pin.
In a good size pot, around 5 Litres, bring 3 litres of water to approximately 60-70°C, add the crushed
Carapils and Light Crystal Malt (we recommend wrapping in a mesh cleaning cloth, pulled straight
from the wrapper) and let steep for about 30 minutes.
Remove the malt by gathering up the corners of the mesh cloth and lift, allowing the liquid to drain
from the malt back into the pot.
Bring the liquid to a gentle boil and add half of the Hallertauer Hops and boil for 25 minutes.
Add the remaining half of Hallertauer Hops and boil for a further 5 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat and set the pot in a cold/ice water bath to cool (approx. 15 minutes)
then strain into a fermenting vessel (FV).
Add the Coopers Mexican Cerveza and the Coopers Brew Enhancer 3 to the FV and stir to dissolve. Top
up with cool water to the 17 litre mark and stir thoroughly.
Check the brew temperature and top up to the 25 litre mark with cold or warm water to get as close
as possible to 12°C.
Sprinkle the Coopers German Lager Yeast then fit the lid.

Home Recipes COOPERS GENUINE DRAUGHT

Coopers Genuine Draught

Introducing a retro-inspired brew that brings back the golden age of Australian lagers! This classic Coopers Genuine Draught was initially released in 1985 and we’ve pulled it from the archives for you to enjoy at home today. This golden beer boasts a full-bodied flavour that harkens back to the good old days. Subtle fruity esters and floral late-hop aromas jump out of the glass on first sip. The smooth and malty flavours are followed by a firm bitterness and finishes with a crisp mouthfeel. Experience the nostalgia and savour the taste of this retro Coopers beer.

Coopers Genuine Draught
Beer Style Lager
Flavour Profile Malty, Herbal, Crisp
Alcohol Content 4.2%
Colour (EBC) 11
Bitterness (IBU) 23
Volume 25L
Difficulty Advanced

Ingredients

1 x 1.7kg Coopers Mexican Cerveza
1 x 1kg Coopers Brew Enhancer 3
1 x 250g Carapils Malt
1 x 250g Light Crystal Malt
1 x 25g Hallertauer Hops
1 x 15g Coopers German Lager Yeast
1 x 250g Coopers Carbonation Drops

1. Mix

Place all the Carapils and Light Crystal Malt in a plastic zip-lock sandwich bag and crack it using a
rolling pin.
In a good size pot, around 5 Litres, bring 3 litres of water to approximately 60-70°C, add the crushed
Carapils and Light Crystal Malt (we recommend wrapping in a mesh cleaning cloth, pulled straight
from the wrapper) and let steep for about 30 minutes.
Remove the malt by gathering up the corners of the mesh cloth and lift, allowing the liquid to drain
from the malt back into the pot.
Bring the liquid to a gentle boil and add half of the Hallertauer Hops and boil for 25 minutes.
Add the remaining half of Hallertauer Hops and boil for a further 5 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat and set the pot in a cold/ice water bath to cool (approx. 15 minutes)
then strain into a fermenting vessel (FV).
Add the Coopers Mexican Cerveza and the Coopers Brew Enhancer 3 to the FV and stir to dissolve. Top
up with cool water to the 17 litre mark and stir thoroughly.
Check the brew temperature and top up to the 25 litre mark with cold or warm water to get as close
as possible to 12°C.
Sprinkle the Coopers German Lager Yeast then fit the lid.

2. Brew

Ferment temperature should ideally be as close to 12C– 18C if possible. Don’t be too concerned if it
goes over.
Once the foam has subsided and the yeast begins to settle take a specific gravity reading.
Fermentation has finished once the specific gravity is stable over 2 days.
Expected readings should finish in the range of 1008 – 1012.

3. Bottle

Gently fill clean PET bottles to about 3cm from the top.
Add 2 carbonation drops per bottle and secure the caps.
Store the bottles upright in a location out of direct sunlight at or above 18°C.

4. Enjoy

After at least two weeks, check for sufficient carbonation by squeezing the bottles.
Bottles kept unrefrigerated should improve in the short term.
When ready to drink, chill the bottles upright.
The chilled beer may be poured into clean glassware, leaving the sediment behind.
Expect the alcohol content to be approximately 4.2% ABV.

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