Brew a Full-Flavoured American-Style Pale Ale at Home
Brew a bold, full-flavoured American-style Pale Ale with Thomas Coopers Bootmaker Pale Ale 1.7kg, part of the premium Thomas Coopers range of malt extract homebrew beer kits.
Bootmaker Pale Ale pours a rich amber colour with a thick, creamy head and delivers a satisfying combination of toffee malt flavour, citrus and pine hop aromas and a refreshing bitter finish.
Designed for home brewers looking for more character than a traditional Australian Pale Ale, Bootmaker takes inspiration from American-style Pale Ales, balancing a solid malt backbone with expressive hop character and firm, refreshing bitterness.
Easy to brew using standard homebrew equipment, one 1.7kg can makes approximately 23 litres of beer and includes a specifically selected 7g Coopers brewing yeast.
Why You'll Love This Kit
American-style Pale Ale
Rich amber colour
Toffee malt character
Citrus and pine hop aromas
Refreshing bitter finish
Thick, creamy head
Premium Thomas Coopers brewing extract
Makes approximately 23 litres
7g Coopers brewing yeast included
Ideal for extract home brewers
Easy to brew with standard homebrew equipment
Flavour Profile
Thomas Coopers Bootmaker Pale Ale produces a rich amber beer with a satisfying balance between malt and hops.
Toffee malt flavours provide depth and a slightly richer malt backbone, while citrus and pine hop aromas deliver the character associated with classic American-style Pale Ales.
The beer finishes with a refreshing bitterness that balances the malt sweetness, while a thick creamy head completes the presentation.
The result is a flavourful Pale Ale with considerably more character than a basic lager or draught-style extract kit while remaining balanced and highly drinkable.
What's Included
1 × Thomas Coopers Bootmaker Pale Ale Brewing Extract – 1.7kg
1 × Specifically Selected Coopers Brewing Yeast – 7g
Recommended Additional Ingredients
For Coopers' recommended 23 litre recipe, add:
1.5kg Coopers Light Dry Malt or equivalent light dry malt extract
Carbonation Drops or priming sugar for bottle conditioning
The additional fermentables are sold separately.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Beer Style | American-Style Pale Ale |
| Product Type | Malt Extract Homebrew Beer Kit |
| Brewing Extract | 1.7kg |
| Batch Size | 23 Litres |
| Approximate ABV | 5.0%* |
| Colour | Rich Amber |
| Malt Character | Toffee |
| Hop Character | Citrus & Pine |
| Finish | Refreshing & Bitter |
| Yeast | 7g Coopers Brewing Yeast Included |
| Recommended Addition | 1.5kg Light Dry Malt |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
*Approximate ABV when brewed to the recommended 23 litre recipe using 1.5kg Light Dry Malt and bottle conditioned according to Coopers' instructions.
Brewing Instructions
Clean and sanitise all brewing equipment thoroughly before use.
Place the unopened Bootmaker Pale Ale can in hot water for several minutes to soften the malt extract.
Add the brewing extract to your sanitised fermenter.
Add your chosen fermentables. For the recommended Coopers recipe, use 1.5kg of Light Dry Malt.
Dissolve thoroughly with hot water.
Top up with cool water to approximately 23 litres and mix thoroughly.
Check that the wort is at a suitable fermentation temperature before adding the supplied Coopers yeast.
Sprinkle the yeast over the wort and ferment according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Confirm fermentation is complete using stable hydrometer readings before bottling or kegging.
Bottle condition using carbonation drops or priming sugar, or transfer to a keg and carbonate with CO₂.
Frequently Asked Questions
What style of beer is Thomas Coopers Bootmaker Pale Ale?
Bootmaker is an American-style Pale Ale featuring rich amber colour, toffee malt flavours, citrus and pine hop aromas and a refreshing bitter finish.
How much beer does one Bootmaker Pale Ale kit make?
One 1.7kg can is designed to make approximately 23 litres of finished beer when brewed according to the recommended recipe.
Does the Bootmaker Pale Ale kit include yeast?
Yes. A specifically selected 7g Coopers brewing yeast is supplied with the brewing extract.
What should I add to Bootmaker Pale Ale?
For Coopers' recommended 23 litre recipe, use 1.5kg of Light Dry Malt in addition to the 1.7kg Bootmaker Pale Ale brewing extract.
What alcohol percentage does Bootmaker Pale Ale make?
When prepared using the recommended 23 litre recipe with 1.5kg Light Dry Malt, Coopers lists an approximate finished alcohol content of 5.0% ABV.
Actual ABV can vary depending on fermentation, final volume and packaging method.
What does Bootmaker Pale Ale taste like?
Expect a rich amber Pale Ale with toffee malt flavours, citrus and pine hop aromas, refreshing bitterness and a thick creamy head.
Is Bootmaker Pale Ale suitable for beginners?
Yes. Bootmaker uses concentrated malt extract, so there's no need for all-grain mashing.
It's a good choice for extract brewers wanting to produce a more characterful American-style Pale Ale while retaining the simplicity of a traditional homebrew beer kit.
Can I keg Bootmaker Pale Ale?
Yes. Once fermentation is complete, Bootmaker Pale Ale can be bottled and naturally carbonated or transferred to a keg and carbonated with CO₂.
Can I customise the recipe?
Absolutely. Experienced home brewers can experiment with different malt extracts, fermentation yeasts and additional hops to modify the malt character, aroma, bitterness and alcohol content.
For the classic Bootmaker Pale Ale profile, follow the recommended Coopers recipe.
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