Coopers Pale Ale

Redlightning

Hi guys. I'm relatively new to this, but have got carried away. If my fermentation bin is empty, it's not earning it's keep. I've 3 brews on the go, and a Coopers Pale Ale in the bin now, but the instructions don't tell you about putting the brew into a barrel. Only bottles. As most of you know (and I'm learning), bottles take longer to clean properly than a single barrel. Question is: Is it ok to put this,( and all other ales, with the acception of Lager) Pale Ale into a barrel. If ok, how much priming sugar should I add.

Thanks

HBO_Staff

We like your philosophy on the empty fermenting bin! Coopers don't mention the option to barrel, but this is probably because the Australians like all their beers/lagers chilled, and it's hard to chill a barrel. You can store any beer or lager (or cider) in a barrel, just bear in mind you can't chill it very easily. As a guide you add around 100 grammes of sugar to a barrel to prime it, a bit more if you want it quite carbonated

Redlightning

Thanks for that. I don't like warm beer either. But now the winter's coming, I've a cold garage. I'll use the bottles in the summer. Cheers

marvindj

Cold garage or outside is perfect, except at the moment where it is unusually mild in UK. This is why i bottle as i can keep the fridge stocked, my bottles sit on a shelf in the house and go in the fridge as needed. I'd need a second fridge, to keep a keg in, as well as the extra space.