This is a simple recipe. Actually it is the same as the recipe recommended by Cooper’s themselves with just some addition of hops. I have done this once and my friends really liked it. But the problem is that it is a bit too weak for most. I am not too sure why it feels a bit weak and several of my heavy drinker friends told me that there wasn’t any kick when they drank it. However, if you are looking for a cool refreshing and very tasty drink which also looks good, you should consider making the Australian Pale Ale with this recipe.

Anyway, here goes:

1. 1.7kg Cooper’s Australian Pale Ale Beer Ingredient Kit
2. 1kg Cooper’s Beer Enhancer 2 (Light dry malt extract, dextrose and malto-dextrin)
3. 10g Cascade hops (or less if you are looking for something less hoppy)
4. 1 pack Nottingham yeast
5. 12 litres cold water

 Well, as you can see, it is very simple recipe without much headache or effort.

First you boil a pot of water (about 6 litres) and once it starts boiling, turn off the flame and add in the Australian Pale Ale kit. Stir the mixture till it becomes completely dissolved and then add in the hops (in a tea bag). Start boiling the wort again for 5 minutes, flame out and then add in the Beer Enhancer 2. Stir again to dissolve the mixture completely. The next step would be to pour the hot wort into the fermenter and then top up with very cold water. Ensure that the temperature of the cooled wort is about 23 °C before you pitch (brewers’ term for adding) the yeast in. That’s it!

After a few weeks, you will get a very tasty beer for your friends and you to enjoy. Below are some of the photos I have taken for the Australian Pale Ale I made.

To ensure that the colour is nice, light and bright, do not boil the wort for too long. And the hops will affect the colour as well. So, unless you are a hop head, limit the amount of hops or limit the amount of time the hops is being boiled in the wort. Or you can make a “hop tea” seperately and add it to the wort. The hops do add a little aroma to the beer. I have not tried brewing the Australian Pale Ale without any addition of hops before, so I am not sure how it actually affect the recipe.

A more closeup picture of the beer. Makes you feel thirsty right? I hope that you will enjoy this recipe.