"European Lager" is Coopers' step up from a standard lager kit — more hop presence, a slightly bigger malt bill, and built to reward the yeast upgrade below rather than just being drinkable with the kit yeast alone.
What's Included
A 1.7kg tin of hopped lager malt concentrate with a sachet of yeast under the lid.
New to brewing?
Read our full step-by-step Coopers Original Series brewing instructions — covers the wort, fermentation, bottling, and maturing, from start to first pint.
What Equipment Do You Need?
This kit is ingredients-only. You'll also need a 25-litre fermentation bucket, airlock, hydrometer, siphon, and bottles or a pressure barrel. Our home brew starter kits include everything in one bundle. Always sanitise with VWP or ChemSan.
Tips for Best Results
- Use 1kg Brewing Sugar, or upgrade to Coopers Brew Enhancer 2 for improved body and head retention
- Upgrade the yeast to Saflager W-34/70 — a true lager yeast, unlike the ale yeast included in the kit. It ferments cleaner and colder, giving the crisp continental character this style is named for
- Use Beer Finings for brilliant clarity
- Bottle with Carbonation Drops for easy, precise priming
See also: Thomas Cooper 86 Day Pilsner and Coopers DIY Lager. Browse all home brew beer kits at BrewCo.
Kit Specification