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    Coopers beers

    Hello, I have added Raspberries to a Cooper Wheat and the result is simply irresistible. Everybody likes it ! My question is: Did you even added something else to a Cooper kit ? Like Honey, Ginger, fruit .... and tell me about the results ... thanks Steve
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    Priming with Maple Syrup

    Hi Guys, 2 Questions for you: Can I prime my brew before bottling with Maple Syrup ? Did somebody even tryed to add Maple Syrup in primary or secondary to give a little taste of syrup ? Thanks Steve
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    Siphon

    Hi guys, It was the first time yesterday that I brew a beer with ingredient that needs to be boiled. I had to boil the malt and the hop. 60 minutes later, I cold it till 70 degrees. Now comes the fun. I need to siphon it without the sediments. How would you do that since all the green stuff...
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    Rack to secondary

    Hi Guys, I really appreciate the support I'm getting from all of you. Here's my today's question. I brewed a Coopers India Pale Ale kit 6 days ago and my SG was 1.050. Now (and yesterday), no sign of fermentation at all and my gravity is 1.010. Shoudl I rack it to secondary now ? Thanks
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    Newbie problem

    Hi Guys, I brew two batches to date and will bottle the first batch next week. I seem to had the same problem for both batches. They were brewed with Coopers kits of 3.75 pounds. 1) My SG is always low (1.036 ...) so my % of alcohol is about 2% 2) I always have to add water to my...
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    Coopers Kits

    I'm a newbie and I'm still brewing with Coopers Kits. To get a higher % of alcohol, can I put more sugar in the primary ? Instructions says I have to put 2.2 lbs of sugar. Thanks
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    Question for experts

    Hi guys. I'm a real beginner with beer and I presently have 2 full secondaries done with kits. I'll still brew other beer with kits for now since it's easier. What I would really like is a fruit beer like raspberry or blueberry. Doing the same thing with a kit, do you think it's possible to...
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    Airlock fermentation

    Hi everybody, Brew my 2nd beer on Tuesday night. 24 hours later to airlock was showing about 1 buble per second or 2 bubbles per 3 seconds. Since Thursday night, I don't see any buble in the airlock. Should I open it for a denstiy test ? Is yes, do I have to stir the wort before talking some...
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    Another one !

    Hi Guys, I'm a really new one and just started my second batch yesterday. It's a Cooper brew Kit (Lager). My first one was a Muntons American Light Ale and it's in my secondary since Tuesday. The color of it is not really encouraging since it's like brown-butterscott-dark. Is that normal ...
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    Big Problem (I guess)

    Hi, this is my first batch. I started the first fermentation last Tuesday on a Munton American Light Ale and my hydrometer showed 1.32. Now (Sunday) just made a test with the hydrometer and it shows 1.50. What's my problem please ?
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    New Homebrewer !

    Hi Guys, I'm really new to this hobby and kinda like it until now. I filled my first fermenter yesterday with a kit of Muntons American Style Light Ale. I have two questions for you to help me: 1) My hydrometer was showing 1,300. I think it's too high. Is it possible I missread and it is...
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