Seasonal Release: Unlocked and Loaded NZ Pils (9.5L)

Seasonal Release: Unlocked and Loaded NZ Pils (9.5L)

Sale price$49.00

Pick the lock and unleash the flavour with a refreshing New Zealand Pilsner. Where SafLager SH-45 yeast provides the key to aromas and flavours that were once locked away. Pouring pale gold beneath a bright white head, the first turn releases white grape, gooseberry, passionfruit and fresh lime aromas. Nelson Sauvin opens the door to its distinctive Sauvignon Blanc-like character, while Motueka reveals vibrant citrus and floral notes. On the palate, a crisp, light bready character provides balance before everything clicks into place with a clean, refreshing finish. Consider this one Unlocked and Loaded.
Recipe Contains

- 1 x 740g Coopers Lager
- 2 x 250g Mr Beer Unhopped Extract - Pale
- 1 x 250g Carapils Malt
- 1 x 25g Nelson Sauvin Hops
- 1 x 25g Motueka Hops
- 1 x 11.5g SafLager SH-45 Yeast
- 1 x 72g Coopers Carbonation Drops

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SEASONAL RELEASE

Brew something special with our limited-edition Seasonal Release Recipe Pack, available only while stocks last. Once sold out, the recipe will be added to our Recipe Library so you can brew it again whenever you like. You'll still be able to purchase the core ingredients from the Coopers DIY Beer range, however any specialty ingredients will need to be sourced independently.

Allergens

Ingredients: Malted Barley, Hops, Yeast, Water, Sugar, Glucose.
Contains: Gluten.

Beer Style: Lager
Volume: 9.5L
ABV: 5.0
Bitterness (IBU): 30
Colour (EBC): 6
Difficulty: Advanced

ABV 5.0%

Alcohol by Volume

IBU 30

International Bitterness Units

EBC 6

Colour

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Ingredients

- 1 x 740g Coopers Lager
- 2 x 250g Mr Beer Unhopped Extract - Pale
- 1 x 250g Carapils Malt
- 1 x 25g Nelson Sauvin Hops
- 1 x 25g Motueka Hops
- 1 x 11.5g SafLager SH-45 Yeast
- 1 x 72g Coopers Carbonation Drops

Mix

- Place the Carapils Malt in a plastic zip-lock sandwich bag and crack it using a rolling pin.
- In a good size pot (around 4 litres) bring 2 litres of water to approximately 60-70°C, add the crushed Carapils Malt (we recommend wrapping in a mesh cleaning cloth, pulled straight from the wrapper), and let steep for about 30 minutes.
- Remove the Carapils 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 the boil for 5 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and add 25g Nelson Sauvin Hops, let steep for 20 minutes.
- Set the pot in a cold/ice water bath to cool (approx. 15 minutes) then strain into a fermenting vessel (FV).
- Add the Mr Beer Unhopped Extract - Pale and the Coopers Lager to the FV and stir to dissolve.
- Top up with cool water to the 5.5 litre mark and stir thoroughly.
- Check the brew temperature and top up to the 9.5 litre mark with warm or cold water (refrigerated if necessary) to get as close as possible to 12°C.
- Sprinkle the SafLager SH-45 Yeast then fit the lid.

Home Recipes SEASONAL RELEASE: UNLOCKED AND LOADED NZ PILS (9.5L)

Seasonal Release: Unlocked and Loaded NZ Pils (9.5L)

Pick the lock and unleash the flavour with a refreshing New Zealand Pilsner. Where SafLager SH-45 yeast provides the key to aromas and flavours that were once locked away. Pouring pale gold beneath a bright white head, the first turn releases white grape, gooseberry, passionfruit and fresh lime aromas. Nelson Sauvin opens the door to its distinctive Sauvignon Blanc-like character, while Motueka reveals vibrant citrus and floral notes. On the palate, a crisp, light bready character provides balance before everything clicks into place with a clean, refreshing finish. Consider this one Unlocked and Loaded.

Seasonal Release: Unlocked and Loaded NZ Pils (9.5L)
Beer Style Lager
Flavour Profile Hoppy, Citrus, Fruity, Bitter-Finish
Alcohol Content 5.0%
Colour (EBC) 6
Bitterness (IBU) 30
Volume 9.5L
Difficulty Advanced

Ingredients

- 1 x 740g Coopers Lager
- 2 x 250g Mr Beer Unhopped Extract - Pale
- 1 x 250g Carapils Malt
- 1 x 25g Nelson Sauvin Hops
- 1 x 25g Motueka Hops
- 1 x 11.5g SafLager SH-45 Yeast
- 1 x 72g Coopers Carbonation Drops

1. Mix

- Place the Carapils Malt in a plastic zip-lock sandwich bag and crack it using a rolling pin.
- In a good size pot (around 4 litres) bring 2 litres of water to approximately 60-70°C, add the crushed Carapils Malt (we recommend wrapping in a mesh cleaning cloth, pulled straight from the wrapper), and let steep for about 30 minutes.
- Remove the Carapils 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 the boil for 5 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and add 25g Nelson Sauvin Hops, let steep for 20 minutes.
- Set the pot in a cold/ice water bath to cool (approx. 15 minutes) then strain into a fermenting vessel (FV).
- Add the Mr Beer Unhopped Extract - Pale and the Coopers Lager to the FV and stir to dissolve.
- Top up with cool water to the 5.5 litre mark and stir thoroughly.
- Check the brew temperature and top up to the 9.5 litre mark with warm or cold water (refrigerated if necessary) to get as close as possible to 12°C.
- Sprinkle the SafLager SH-45 Yeast then fit the lid.

2. Brew

- Place the FV in a location out of direct sunlight and try to ferment between 12°C-18°C.
- Fermentation should take 5 to 10 days.
- Once fermentation slows down, approximately day 5, add the 25g Motueka Hops (we recommend wrapping them in a mesh cleaning cloth, pulled straight from the wrapper).
- Leave for 3 days and then check Specific Gravity (SG).
- Check the SG again the following day and so on.

3. Bottle

- The brew is ready once the SG has stabilised over a couple of days, expect about 1007 to 1011.
- 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 with age.
- 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 5.0% ABV.

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