The Step-by-Step Guide to Brewing a Perfect Draught with Coopers Original Draught Kit

January 31, 2025

How to Brew the Perfect Draught at Home: A Beginner's Guide

Homebrewing can seem a little daunting at first, but trust me—it’s ridiculously rewarding. There’s something deeply satisfying about sipping a crisp glass of draught beer that you crafted with your own two hands. With the Coopers Original Draught Kit, 1.7kg, you’ll be set to brew up a batch of golden goodness that’ll have you hooked on the process for life. Let me walk you through every step for getting it just right!

Step 1: Gather Your Essentials

First things first—make sure you have everything you need before getting started. Aside from the Coopers Original Draught, you’ll also want a clean fermenter, stirring spoon, thermometer, airlock, and some patience. Think of these as your trusty tools in this brewing adventure.

Can we talk about the star of the show for a moment? The Coopers Original Draught kit delivers a light yellow-gold beer with a floral aroma, balanced maltiness, and a touch of delicate hopping. The slightly bitter finish adds a perfect kick that gives it a professional beer-store vibe.

Step 2: Clean Like Your Reputation Depends on It

I cannot stress this enough—sanitisation is everything when it comes to brewing. Even a small slip-up in cleanliness can sabotage your efforts and spoil your beer, and let’s not go down that road. Clean your equipment with a no-rinse sanitiser, paying close attention to every corner and curve. Once it’s all squeaky clean, you’re ready to roll!

Step 3: Get Brewing

The process starts with warming up your ingredient mix, which includes malt extract. Run the tin from your Coopers kit under hot water to make it easier to pour. Heat up about two litres of water on the stove—but you’re not boiling it—then stir the malt extract into the pot until it’s dissolved. The aroma coming off this mixture is out of this world, like stepping into a brewery.

Next, transfer it into your fermenter with some additional water, checking temperature until it’s hitting somewhere around 21–27°C. Yeast hates extremes, so save yourself some drama by keeping it in that range before pitching the provided yeast over your wort. Stir gently to combine.

Step 4: Let the Magic Happen

Now comes the waiting. Seal that fermenter with the airlock and set it in a cool, dark space where the temperature stays pleasant and steady. The fermentation process usually takes about 7–10 days, depending on conditions. This is the part where you don’t peek every five minutes—you’ll want to leave the little yeast guys alone to do their thing.

Step 5: Bottling Like a Pro

Once you’ve confirmed fermentation is complete (pro tip: use a hydrometer for accuracy—if the readings stay steady for two days, you’re good to go), it’s time to prep for bottling. Thoroughly clean your bottles. Add your priming sugar either directly into each bottle or as a bulk sugar mix into the finished ferment.

Carefully transfer the beer into your bottles, leaving just a little headspace at the top. Seal them with caps and give them a gentle shake to mix in the priming sugar. Now they get to sit and condition for about two weeks—you’re officially in the patience game, my friend.

Step 6: Taste the Reward

Once conditioning is complete, chill a bottle to your preferred temperature, pop the top, and pour into your favourite beer glass. You’ll be rewarded with a light yellow-gold draught beer crowned with a tightly packed white head. The delicate floral aroma and balanced malt profile provide an understated elegance, while the subtle bitter finish will make you sigh happily. It’s refreshing, reliable, and oh-so-drinkable.

Pro Tips for First-Time Brewers

Temperature Control: Keep an eye on your fermentation temperature—it’s the key to producing clean flavours.
Start Simple: Stick to basic recipes when you’re just starting. Once you’re comfortable, you can experiment with customising flavours.
Record Everything: Maintain a brew log with notes about temperatures, fermentation times, and tasting impressions to improve with each batch.

Why Choose Coopers Original Draught?

For newcomers to homebrewing, this kit is a fantastic entry point. It strikes a good balance between ease of use and quality. Plus, you don’t need a lab full of gear to get a decent brew going. Just some basic tools, a love for quality drink, and the right ingredients are all it takes. Plus, who wouldn’t want the bragging rights of saying, “Yeah, I made this beer myself”? It truly has a crowd-pleasing quality that experienced brewers and newbies alike can appreciate.

Time to Get Brewing

So, what are you waiting for? The Coopers Original Draught is your one-stop solution for crafting a beer that feels fancy but is simple to master. Everything you need to achieve those perfect brew-pub vibes is neatly packed and ready for you. There’s nothing more satisfying than cracking open a bottle of something you’ve made yourself. Trust me—you’ll love it.

Cheers to your brewing journey,

Candeece