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Mexican Cerveza (1.7kg) Home Brew Kit

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You'll also need

Most 1-can kits need 1kg of brewing sugar or brew enhancer. Sanitise everything first with ChemSan.

Brewco Sugar (Dextrose) 1kg £2.49
Coopers Beer Enhancer 1 (Light) 1kg £7.49
ChemSan No-Rinse Sanitiser 100ml £6.49

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Mexican Cerveza (1.7kg) is inspired by the crisp lagers of Mexico — see the spec panel above for the beer's own profile. Not to be confused with the Coopers DIY European Lager or the plain Coopers DIY Lager; this one's built specifically to be drunk very cold with lime, not sipped slowly.

Key specs

Makes	23 litres (40 pints)
Approx. ABV	about 4.3%
Style	Mexican Cerveza
In the box	hopped malt extract, yeast
You'll also need	1kg Brewing Sugar or Brew Enhancer 2
Kit weight	1.7kg

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 Thomas Coopers 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 Brew Enhancer 2
Upgrade the yeast to Saflager W-34/70 — a true lager yeast that ferments cleaner and colder than the ale yeast included, giving the crisp, refreshing character this style is all about
Use Beer Finings for maximum clarity
Bottle with Carbonation Drops

See also: Coopers DIY Lager and European Lager. Browse all home brew beer kits at BrewCo.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's in the kit?

A 1.7kg tin of hopped lager malt concentrate with a sachet of yeast under the lid. It's ingredients-only, so you'll need your own brewing equipment.

How much beer does it make?

23 litres - about 40 pints - like the rest of the Thomas Coopers 1.7kg range.

What do I need to add?

Water plus 1kg of Brewing Sugar or Brew Enhancer 2.

Can I improve on the kit yeast?

Yes - Saflager W-34/70 is a true lager yeast that ferments cleaner and colder than the included ale yeast, giving a crisper result.

How should I finish and serve it?

Use Beer Finings for clarity, prime the bottles with Carbonation Drops, and serve very cold with a wedge of lime.

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Better than bog standard lager. To make it an IPL, add some more hops.

Coopers Mexican Cerveza is a great lager.

It was bottled yesterday just to let it stand now, it looked good so far thank you Robbie

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Mexican Cerveza (1.7kg) Home Brew Kit