canned cooper real ale

Going to try my third batch in about 5 yrs. Not a real brewer obviously. Anyway I've had good luck with canned kits. Thinking about the cooper real ale from Austin HS

Only thing I think I need is a Hydrometer to check SG right? Didn't use one and had mixed results the first two times.

How much dextrose will I need for this size kit?

Oh yea got the bucket kits and grolsh bottles.

Care to share your thoughts?

You need a thermometer to pitch at the right temp too. And some hot water to rinse out the kit can to the last drop. Might be o.k. with 3 lbs dextrose.

Thanks for the help.
Ok I'm off to the acronym faq for sure.

I have dextrose left from last project but I'll check into the other suggestions.

If you're buying a kit from austin homebrew, I'd suggest ditching the canned cooper's kit and buying a better quality kit. They have hundreds and hundreds, and you can make an awesome beer with a good quality kit. Skip the dextrose completely, and the canned pre-hopped extract, and get an extract kit with freshly crushed grain, extract, hops and a good quality yeast (Safale S05 is a good dry yeast). The difference is remarkable in quality and taste!