News and Specials

I get asked this every week. And there isn't an easy answer as both options work. But looking at the pros and cons for each will help you decide on what works best for you.

Looking at stepping up the yeast that comes with your beer kit? Safale 04 or 05?

We have changed the way grain is sorted on our website.

Alcohol free beer is causing unforeseen health issues for drinkers and both scientists and politicians are concerned.

It's time to bring the Pale Ale back and we have given it a make-over to bring it up to date with modern brewing trends while retaining its core. We’ve brought it up to date for 2023. We have PIMPED the Pale Ale!

With CO2 in short supply in New Zealand, we need to find ways to make our CO2 last longer. Here are some ideas to make sure you don't waste your CO2 unnecessarily.

Covid supply lines are improving post Covid

Omicron is running through New Zealand but Brewers Coop has plans in place to keep supplying your brewing goods.

Have you ever tried a beer and thought…..”How can I make this?” Or maybe you had a favourite brew in past years that you can no longer buy. Could you reproduce or clone this brew today?

Fermentation temperatures have a big impact on the taste of your beer. This article looks at a number of temperature related issue in brewing.

The Brew In A Bag system for all-grain brewing is an easy and cost-effective of brewing your own beer. You have a lot more flavour control over your beer when brewing with all grain and beers will taste fresher than many extract kits. Check out our Brew in a Bag system.