Ingredients

• 1x Coopers Bitter kit
• 1x Coopers Real Ale kit
• 1kg Coopers Brew Enhancer #2 (LDME, maltodextrin, dextrose)
• 150gm Crystal Malt
• 12.5gm Goldings Hops
• 2x Coopers Kit yeast

• OG: 1.059
• FG: 1.014

ALC/VOL 6.6% (pre-bottled)

Brewed May, bottled June 2007.

I steeped crystal malt in warm water, keeping the water warm for 30 mins. Whilst this was happening, I brought 2Lt water to the boil and added the brew enhancer.

After 30 mins, added the Hops to crystal malt, and boiled for 15 mins.

I then added both Coopers kits to the brew enhancer, stirred for 15 mins, cooled and poured into fermenter. Then I added the strained grain/hop mix, and added water to 25Lt. I dry pitched the yeast at ~25°C.

I left this go for a couple of weeks brewing.

Bulk primed with 120g dextrose  Dextrose.

Tasting notes

This is a strong beer, not for the faint-hearted. Oh, and it really is ‘bitter’ – as it should be, given its style. It also has a well-rounded mouthfeel, and a hoppy, bitter aroma. Great colour!