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Coopers - 07-IZ3Z-LI40 DIY Home Brewing Carbonation Drops
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- Each package contains 60 carbonation drops
- Makes bottling time easy
- Each package will carbonation up to 6 gallons of homebrew
- Country of origin: Australia
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 1 x 8 x 5 inches; 8.8 ounces
- Item model number : 626
- Date First Available : April 4, 2011
- Manufacturer : Coopers DIY LLC dba Mr Beer
- ASIN : B003E5ZYB8
- Country of Origin : Australia
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Product Description
The coopers carbonation drops make bottling time easy. These drops are specially formulated for carbonating your beer and will leave no off flavors in your beer. These drops are perfect for bottling your next batch of home brew. These carbonation drops are a must have for every home-brewer.
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Coopers Carbonation Drops
The Coopers Carbonation Drops are designed to make your bottling time easy. These drops are specially formulated for carbonating your beer and will leave no off flavors in your beer. These drops are perfect for bottling your next batch of beer from your Coopers DIY Beer Kit. These carbonation drops are a must have for every home-brewer.
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Customers like the taste, ease of use, and performance of the mechanical components. They mention that it makes it real easy to make great tasting beer, with no weird flavors or sediment. They appreciate the versatility. That said, opinions are mixed on value, carbonation, and fit.
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Customers like the performance of the mechanical components. They say it works great, is easy to use, and produces very good results. Some say that it's a fast and reliable method of getting that last bit of sugar. They also say that the drops do a very good job carbonating beer and that it helps them out a lot.
"...The beer is outstanding! Great product!" Read more
"Works better than designed" Read more
"...However, I have had very good results using these drops...." Read more
"...I've been using 2 per 16 oz and 3 per 24 oz bottle, much better head and no bottle explosions yet...." Read more
Customers find the mechanical components easy to use. They mention it makes the bottling process simpler and accurate. They also say it's easier than making the botting sugar mix that comes in each kit. Customers also say the drops are convenient and simple enough to use for adding carbonation to their home brew beer.
"This is a really convenient way to handle priming at bottling time. The only downside is that it’s a fixed amount per tablet...." Read more
"...bottle before filling and capping: This is relatively inexpensive and easy, but can be a little messy...." Read more
"...Made it so easy, I just used these on the next batch instead of the priming sugar. I wish that they had half size tablets...." Read more
"...I find these drops to be reliable and convenient. I'll continue to use them; they just take a bit longer than other methods." Read more
Customers like the taste of the mechanical components. They say that they make great tasting beer, with no change in taste. They also say that the brew gets the right dose and is enjoyable. Some customers also mention that the product is a good way to dose sugar.
"...I've never experienced any off-flavors as a result of using any of the above methods...." Read more
"...The result is great tasting homemade beer." Read more
"...But to my limited experience, everything tasted perfectly normal in my final product." Read more
"...Both half batches were excellent in taste and clarity. Despite the price, the ease of use with these drops was worth the price...." Read more
Customers find the mechanical components perfect for any beer maker, lazy brewers, and forgetful brew masters. They say it's great for priming beer bottles, making beer, and bottling beer at home. Customers also say it helps them out a lot.
"...These drops are fantastic and help me out a bunch. They save me a ton of time and cut out the headache and mess...." Read more
"...They carbonate just as well as priming sugar but same me a ton of time, frustration and mess." Read more
"Great for making beer. I don’t have to worry about measuring sugar." Read more
"Great for forgetful brewers!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the carbonation of the mechanical components. Some mention that it provides perfect carbonation, while others say that it doesn't provide enough carbonation.
"...It yields the best control over the amount of carbonation since you calculate and measure out the sugar based on the desired carbonation level and..." Read more
"My beer was slightly carbonated and very cloudy after 3 weeks. I used this and another brand on the same batch...." Read more
"...You get pretty consistent carbonation throughout the batch.The drops came packaged in bubble wrap, undamaged...." Read more
"...These fit perfect and the beers are perfectly carbonated.Greg" Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the carbonation drops. Some mention that it's not a bad price for not spending gas to go by them, and offers durable, effective carbonation for homebrew. Easy to use, while others say that it is not the most cost effective by any means, and is nothing more than expensive hard candy. The price keeps going up and the drops are a waste of money.
"...added into the bottle before filling and capping: This is relatively inexpensive and easy, but can be a little messy...." Read more
"Good product, but the price has gotten way out of hand...." Read more
"These drops have a good dollar value. They are cheaper than buying directly from the manufacturer." Read more
"While these are more expensive than just making a simple syrup for bottling, I have found that I get a more even carbonation across bottles and..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the mechanical components. Some mention that the shape makes them easier to fit in the bottles, while others say that it's too much for a 12-ounce bottle and the drops were too big to fit.
"...The only downside is that it’s a fixed amount per tablet. But it really made a difference in bottling prep time." Read more
"...These fit perfect and the beers are perfectly carbonated.Greg" Read more
"So these are a tad bit expensive for what they are (sugar basically), BUT, they do work really well...." Read more
"I've used these before and love the convenience, although they are a pricey when you consider it's just molded sugar...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the cleanliness of the mechanical components. Some mention that it provides a clean manner in which to add sugar to your brew, making no mess. Others say that it can be a little messy, tricky, and takes a bit of trial and error.
"easy to use. precise measurements. no mess. a must for any home brewers" Read more
"...and capping: This is relatively inexpensive and easy, but can be a little messy. Some say you get off-flavors from this, but I've never noticed it...." Read more
"...I just drop one of these into a bottle then fill it up. Easy and clean." Read more
"...There is no mess and the convience speeds up the bottling process." Read more
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Table sugar added into the bottle before filling and capping: This is relatively inexpensive and easy, but can be a little messy. Some say you get off-flavors from this, but I've never noticed it. It requires you to figure out the right amount of sugar for the amount of beer you're bottling and the carbonation level you want, but it's a decent solution in my experience.
Corn sugar dissolved in boiling water, cooled, and added to the bottling bucket: This is probably the most common method used, and possibly the least expensive. It yields the best control over the amount of carbonation since you calculate and measure out the sugar based on the desired carbonation level and batch size. It's not as easy as the table sugar method, but not exponentially more difficult. Most home brewers swear by it. I've gotten good results from it as long as the wort whirlpools around when I transfer it to the bottling bucket (and thus mixes the sugar in well). In place of corn sugar, I've also used candi syrup successfully for this.
Carbonation drops like these: You add one of these to a small bottle or two to a bomber sized bottle. No boiling, no measuring, and you know you're getting a consistent amount of sugar per bottle. The down-side is that you can't control the precise level of carbonation as you can with the other two methods above. You get the amount of carbonation the drop provides - no more, no less. This can be too much for some styles and not enough for others (like the Belgian Tripel, for example).
In my experience, all three methods (and their variations like using maple syrup in place of corn sugar) all work. Executed correctly, they provide the sugar you need for the yeast to carbonate your brew. If I'm short on time, I will use the carbonation drops because they're quick and easy. Tear open the package, drop one or two in a bottle, fill it, cap it, and you're done. If I want a precise carbonation level, I'll calculate the amount of corn sugar (or other sugar) I need, boil it up, cool it down, and add it to the bucket. That will get me a style-perfect level of carbonation. If I'm out of corn sugar and carbonation drops, I'll use a special measuring spoon I have and use table sugar.
I've never experienced any off-flavors as a result of using any of the above methods.
The drops in my experience will fully dissolve in the bottle and leave behind no residue. They provide an average level of carbonation provided your yeast is healthy and the bottle caps seal properly. For some styles, like the Tripel, I'll sometimes add an extra drop per bottle. You just have to be careful in these situations to make sure you use thick bottles. (The kind that Gulden Draak, Trappistes Rochefort 10, and other Belgian beers are packaged in have proven strong enough in my experience.)
I've used these Coopers drops, Mangrove Jack drops, Brewer's Friend drops, and others. All of them seems to be equally good. The Brewer's Friend drops seemed to stick together inside the container really badly, which made using them a pain in the backside and resulted in irregular shapes (and probably uneven carbonation). The Coopers and Mangrove Jack drops didn't stick together and seemed to work well.
Here's a "pro tip" for those new to home brewing. Always assume that you're going to have a bottle which leaks or explodes. (You probably won't, but making this assumption will save you from unpleasantness later.) When you finish bottling a batch of beer, put the bottles inside a sealed beverage cooler or plastic bin with a locking lid. Let them condition inside this container until they're ready to drink. If something goes wrong and one or more bottles explode or leak on you, the mess will be contained within the cooler or bin. That's a lot better than having glass and sticky beer sprayed across a room in your home or apartment. (So far in 25+ batches I've not had a beer explode, but I did have a bottle of apple wine explode into shards. Fortunately it was a mess inside the plastic bin but that was a relatively easy clean-up.)
These fit perfect and the beers are perfectly carbonated.
Greg