Coopers 676 DIY Beer Kit, 6-Gallon

Arguably the best brew kit you can buy

Before I proceed with this review, I must say that as I am an Australian residing *in* Australia, I am basing this review on the exact same Coopers kits that is available in local shops here. For this reason I cannot comment on this kit in comparison to others on Amazon, such as “Mr Beer” etc.

Well what *can* I say? This kit is fantastic. I have always enjoyed a beer, or two – or even ten – and this kit is capable of making some excellent product with little effort. I have never brewed in my life, yet with this kit I am able to produce some very respectable results when I follow the instructions. Its quite easy, and much less daunting than what I thought it would be.

Everything you need is in this kit, from a large fermenter (mine is 23L, or 40 pints), 30 plastic bottles, instruction manual (as well as DVD and VHS tape in mine), brewing sugar, initial brewing kit etc. Basically you can just purchase this product and get brewing immediately with no need for any…

Good way to start brewing for small investment

Although the kit has some substantial drawbacks, which I’ll discuss shortly, it was enough to get me started in home brewing and teach me enough to know what upgrades I needed to make. I rated it a 4 based based primariliy on its value.

The drawbacks are these: 1) the screw on lid to the fermenter bucket is very difficult to take off – it desperately needs a better way to grip it while holding the bucket still. I’m sure I looked pretty comical with the [round] fermenter stuck between my knees while trying to get a grip on the slippery lid; 2)the valve would not stay tightened within the fermenter bucket, and any attempt to open or close the valve with one hand merely twisted the whole valve assembly around in the bucket instead of just rotating the valve open or closed. Sometimes it was very difficult to have two hands free to work the valve. 3) although it was a nice touch to have included a bottle filler with the kit, I wished it was a little better made as it…

Outstanding product and great service too

I purchased the Coopers Micro Brewery kit to upgrade from a smaller kit I already had. I must say that this kit is outstanding! The fermenter is first rate and worth the price of the kit alone. It is very well made and will serve your needs for many years and will even do well for moving up to all extract brewing.

I had a few questions when I got it and the support from the folks “down under” has been nothing short of amazing. They really stand behind their products and have a genuine concern for your success.

I HIGHLY recommend this product and the Coopers brewery folks that put it together.

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