out of stock coopers startup kits

[mattybabsy]

hi guys

I'm itching to start some brewing. I'm gonna start with a couple of kits- problem is the 3 main sites I've looked at are all out of stock.

I've looked at
brewuk
www.the-home-brew-shop.co.uk
brewsmarter.co.uk

any suggestions of other sites that might have them stocked?

thanks

Matthew

 

[Runwell-Steve]

Have a look at the dtarter kits on this site.

They are not the coopers one, but gives yo all the essentials you need to get started.

http://www.homebrewcentregy.com/Starter ... _Beer.html

 

[mattybabsy]

will have a look steve- thanks

 

[Grumpy Jack]

Check out Colchester Home Brew, Andy has a good stock of kits and a reasonable price for deliveries. I get most of my stuff from him, and lots of advice. :)

 

[keg9]

hi , i've got woofordes micro brewery but if u want we can change the kit for a coopers and sort a price diff. Go to our site http://stores.ebay.co.uk/KEG-9-Homebrews , you can call me on 07763358731 paul

hi guys

I'm itching to start some brewing. I'm gonna start with a couple of kits- problem is the 3 main sites I've looked at are all out of stock.

I've looked at
brewuk


http://www.the-home-brew-shop.co.uk
brewsmarter.co.uk

any suggestions of other sites that might have them stocked?

thanks

Matthew

 

[snail59]

Try HERE

 

[mattybabsy]

thanks for the advice guys.

So brew uk have the kits available again- might wait a couple of hours thought cos brewsmarter has oxbar bottles in their kits

anyways, basically I'm going in with 5 other friends- so trying to get 3 fvs going together. Here's what my shopping basket looks like atm:

2 coopers start up kits- one with cooper stout, one wit Australian lager
The trapist tripple kit
extra 25l fermenter
24 pet bottles
carbonation drops
caps (100s)
barrel brush
counter top capper

(the idea is to have the 1st 3 kits in pet bottles. After that I should have enough magners etc bottles saved and then I'll already have the means to cap them)

so I have a few quesions:
-have I forgotten anything?
-is the belgian kit too much for first time brewers
-are my 2 coopers selections worthwhile?
-should I get any extra goodies to add to my coopers kits (diff yeasts, xtra hops for tea)
-is a barrel brush good for cleaning bottles (could be a stupid question given the name!)

What are your thoughts/suggestions?

thanks for your time

Matthew

 

[golder247]

I would always recommend your local Home brew Shop (LHBS) they need all the support you can get plus you can actually see what it is you are buying properly, can be very useful.. my local one is cheaper than the online places too!!

 

[mickthetrick]

i try to use my local HBS but he really doesn't stock a great choice so have used these
http://www.brewsmarter.co.uk/index.asp
me and my mate order between us as its free post when you spend £65 and over. price seems good and they are on the ball with fast postage.