Coopers DIY Real Ale Home Brew Kit

"Real ale" is a loaded term among cask beer purists, but as a kit style it means one thing: a proper, traditional golden British ale without gimmicks. The Coopers DIY Real Ale is the closest thing to a house bitter you'll find in the Coopers range, and a safe choice if you're not sure which style to start with.

What's Included

A 1.7kg tin of hopped ale 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

• Upgrade with 250g Crystal Malt for extra body and toffee character
• Use 1kg Brewing Sugar or Brew Enhancer 3 for improved malt body
• Upgrade the yeast to Safale S-04 — a fast-fermenting, well-flocculating English ale yeast that settles out cleanly, giving the bright, traditional character this style is known for
• Serve in a proper pint glass, slightly warmer than a lager — real ale loses its character when served too cold
• Bottle with Carbonation Drops

See also: Coopers English Bitter and Geordie Bitter Kit. Browse all home brew beer kits at BrewCo.