What Every New Brewer Gets Wrong About Coopers Brew Enhancers (And How to Fix It)

February 25, 2025

Why Your Beer Feels Thin (And How to Fix It with Coopers Brew Enhancer 1)

You've cracked open your first homebrew, taken a sip, and... it's watery. The flavour is right, but the mouthfeel is missing. If that sounds familiar, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Every new brewer has been there. The good news? It's an easy fix, and it all starts with understanding the role of Coopers Brew Enhancer 1.

Sugar Alone Won’t Cut It

Most beginner recipes call for basic fermentable sugars like dextrose to feed the yeast. The problem? Dextrose ferments completely, providing alcohol but doing nothing for the body of your beer. You get that crisp, clean taste, but it’s thin—almost like a beer-flavoured soda.

That’s where Coopers Brew Enhancer 1 comes in. This mix contains both dextrose and maltodextrin. The dextrose still fuels fermentation, but the maltodextrin remains unfermented, adding mouthfeel and head retention. In other words, your beer will have better texture without unwanted sweetness.

The Mistake Most Beginners Make

Kickstarting your brew with just table sugar or dextrose is common, but it often leads to disappointment. New brewers aren’t told that some sugars ferment entirely with no residual texture left behind—leading to that frustratingly thin beer.

If you want a beer with a fuller body and a frothy, lasting head, you need something more than just sugar. The maltodextrin in Coopers Brew Enhancer 1 bridges that gap, delivering a smoother mouthfeel while keeping your beer dry and drinkable.

Who Needs Coopers Brew Enhancer 1?

If you’re crafting lighter beers like Lager, Draught, or Pilsner, this brew enhancer is your best mate. It subtly boosts the body without impacting the crispness that makes these styles so refreshing. If you're dreaming of those beautifully balanced, pub-perfect lagers, this is your first step in the right direction.

Using It the Right Way

Ready to get it in your brew? It’s simple:

Substitute straight dextrose with Coopers Brew Enhancer 1 in your recipe.
Use the same weight—no need to adjust measurements.
Add it at the same stage you’d normally add sugar, usually when making up your wort.

Your beer will retain the same alcohol level, but with an improved mouthfeel that sets it apart from the overly dry and thin brews most beginners produce.

Is It Really That Big of a Difference?

Absolutely. The right balance of fermentables and unfermentables is what separates a good beer from a great one. Picture pouring a fresh homebrew, seeing the foam settle into a thick head, and finally tasting a smooth, well-rounded beer that holds up sip after sip. That’s what Coopers Brew Enhancer 1 delivers.

Give it a shot. Your future homebrewing self—and everyone lucky enough to try your beer—will thank you.

Happy brewing! 🍻