Thomas Coopers Series

Awesome news folks Coopers are launching a new series of DIY beer extracts in response to the growing interest in craft beer. The new Thomas Coopers Series will replace the existing black Thomas Coopers cans which will continue to be available while stocks last (we will let you know when our stock run low). The new premium quality brewing extracts have been designed to help DIY brewers mimic most popular styles of craft beers We all know craft beer was the fastest growing sector of the beer market, DIY brewers are increasingly looking to replicate commercially available craft styles of beer at home.

The Thomas Cooper series comprises high quality pure malted barley extracts, each with its own specifically matched yeast blend and are designed to be used with additional brewing adjuncts to replicate the bolder characters and flavours associated with popular craft beers. A good example of this is the Brew A IPA which has a significant level of both bittering and aromatic hops matched with west coast style yeast which when made as directed will give a higher alcohol by volume (ABV) level, extra hoppy IPA typical of the north west USA craft breweries.

The new Thomas Cooper range includes an Amber Ale, US American Pale Ale and US Indian Pale Ale (IPA), styles of beer which together represent the majority of craft beers consumed. Each one of the new Thomas Cooper series has a name which is associated with events in Thomas Cooper’s life.

• 86 Days Pilsner
  (it took Thomas Cooper 86 days to sail from England to Adelaide in 1852). A fresh golden colour with a subtle malty sweetness, elegant refined herbal notes with a refreshingly clean, crisp bitter finish.
• Devils Half Ruby Porter
  (In 1862, brewery operations shifted to High Street, Kensington by an area known as the Devils Half Acre). A full bodied, dark black porter with ruby hints, chocolate toffee malt character, moderate bitterness with fruity hop notes and a rich, creamy head.
• Bootmaker Pale Ale
  (Thomas Cooper was originally a bootmaker). An American style Pale Ale with a rich amber colour, toffee malt flavours with citrus/pine hop aromas, refreshing, bitter finish and a rich creamy head.
• Brew AN IPA
  (Brew A was Thomas Cooper’s first recorded brew). An American style IPA, full bodied, deep amber in colour with reddish hues. It has tropical citrus/grapefruit notes whilst the toasty amber malt balances a clean hop] filled, bitter finish.
• Preachers HefeWheat
  (Not just a bootmaker, Thomas Cooper was also a lay preacher). This is a Belgian style wheat beer with a bright, hazy gold appearance with soft textures, banana and clove aromas, smooth creamy white head and a refreshingly tart finish.
• Innkeepers Daughter Sparkling Ale
  (Thomas Cooper’s first wife, Ann, was an innkeeper’s daughter and Thomas used her recipe for his first commercial beer). An ale with a deep golden amber colour, full malt driven palate, distinctive fruitiness with banana esters, generously hopped with a clean bitter finish and strong creamy head.
• Family Secret Amber Ale
  (Like any family, Coopers has its own family secrets). A deep copper, mid bodied ale with biscuit‐malt palate balanced by coffee caramel sweetness, a nutty finish with citrus hop notes We are really excited about this fantastic new range we are sure your customers will be too.