Coopers wheat beer

[tunza60]

Hi Guys, i have a coopers wheat beer kit as a present and i havent made one before. . can i make it with these ingredients that i have handy? They are Maltodextrin, dextrose, also Coopers BE1, sachet Hallertau and a Brew cellar wheat beer yeast. Any suggestions of quantities of each or do i need some malt?
Cheers Chaps in advance.

 

[Glot]

Not sure about the extra hops but just go with the instructions on the can and it will be quite nice. I would use the Brew Cellar yeast you have rather than that which came with the kit.
If you are going to bottle it, wheat beer carbs quite quick and is nice fresh.
Just do the kit and a kilo thing and see how you like the taste

 

[Glot]

That's a good hop for that but hopefully someone will suggest best way to add some. Remember, the kit is already hopped for bitterness so maybe just throw it in after a day or two.
I am only giving you some suggestions in the absence of anyone giving you better advice.

 

[tunza60]

Thanks Glot.. You think 500g each of dex and malt index each?

 

[Scooby Tha Newbie]

Go with the yeast from brew celler. Brew it cold. It will turn out good

 

[tunza60]

Go with the yeast from brew celler. Brew it cold. It will turn out good

 

[Scooby Tha Newbie]

It's a kit mate. It's already balanced. Add hops if you want it won't hurt. Just make the brew more expensive (maybe better?).

 

[tunza60]

Was just concerned about malt additions .. Or lack of them. So you think 500g of maltodextrin and dextrose each will be good?

 

[Scooby Tha Newbie]

Ok as part of the kit does it say to add sugar?

 

[Scooby Tha Newbie]

Malto or dextrose?

 

[tunza60]

The kit says 500g of ldm and 300g dex

 

[tunza60]

Is maltodextrin similar to light dry malt?.. So many different names... Lol

 

[Scooby Tha Newbie]

Ok the malto will help make it sweeter (30% fermentable) . The Dex will add some %to the over All alcohol volume. You have two choises. Add the sugars to get the predicted alcohol content or add a bit less H2o.

 

[Scooby Tha Newbie]

As its a kit I would follow the recipe. But if it ment a trip to the local brew Shop then just dry hop with a touch less water. No matter what you choose it will he allrite.

 

[tunza60]

Ok.. Thanks heaps for your input.... Looking forward to this.. Lol

 

[Scooby Tha Newbie]

Kool mate. Pls let me know how it go's. My famo and friends keep asking (threatening) if I want some kits. Would like to know how it turns out.

 

[tunza60]

Will do.. Prob too pissy to start now as I'd planned. Tomorrow looks good.. Lol

 

[menoetes]

Hey Tunza,

I've made the Coopers wheat beer kit a couple of times and it is a good one. Your coopers Brew Enhancer 1 is a mix of dextrose and maltodextrin (60% dex and 40% maltodex) so if you aren't able to find any dry or liquid wheat malt (which I highly recommend over dex or maltodex) then your BE1 has a good pre-made mix of the two already so feel free to use 1 kilo of it without any worry.

Also as others have said, use the wheat beer yeast (strain wb-06 i guess?) and dry hop the Hallertau once your SG drops below 1015 or so (or on about day 5 - 6). Around 15 - 20g should do it, it is a noble hop so it's very traditional hop for wheat beers. A good hop choice there and will give your beer a nice nose.

I hope this has been helpful and it turns out well for you sir.

 

[Scooby Tha Newbie]

Off to yobs to get hallertau. Dam just got 3kgs off him.

 

[BottloBill]

3kg of the hallertau! What's that set you back, if you dont mind me asking?