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Just a quick question. What sort of water do you have where Coopers is brewed? Is it hard or soft? My water is fairly hard and approximates what one would find in Munich or Dortmund. Do I need to treat my brew water prior to brewing to make a decent Coopers? Thanks in advance. Robert

Thanks for the tip M8. I'll try the 1318 or 1275 first. Happy Brewing! :beer:

I'll try to offer as much help as I can. 1) Grinding. If your HBS has been grinding your grain acceptably and it doesn't cost any extra, I say let them do it. 2) Sparging. Yes, you are going to need to sparge to get the required wort volume with an AG mash. Remember that all your wort...

Thanks M8. Coopers Pale just became my next project. I reckon I'll just grab a Wyeast 1084 or 1098 to pitch unless there will be a huge flavor difference going that route. Happy Brewing!

Seymour, Missouri. :beer:

My setup is pretty simple and easy for anyone to do. I converted a picnic cooler with a bulkhead fitting, a ball valve and a screen. As long as one preheats the cooler with boiling water, it will hold the temps very well. That is my mash/lauter tun. I use a large pot for boiling (aluminum...

Hi y'all. My first time on your board. I hail from the Ozark Mtns in SW Missouri and am an all grain brewer. I thought I'd check out your board and see how folks down your way do things, one can never learn enough or pick up too many tips. Anyway, pleasure to meet y'all. Happy brewing! Robert