DIY Coopers Kit at ALDI $59.99 - Not a Bargain!

BewareOfThe Dog on 26/08/2015 - 20:04
Last edited 26/08/2015 - 21:17

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WARNING!!!
Not much info from the catalogue, but I assume it is similar to this one and they are clearing out old packaging. This kit is worse value for money than the Brigalow one, as well as the standard Coopers available at Big W. It only makes @14-15 bottles, & taps are known to leak.
Furthermore, there is no cleaner, sanitiser or bottle brush.
I expect heaps of negative reviews for this post.
Check with a local store as they may have a better product for slightly more.
On a plus, it may taste better than the Aldi Rivet beer.
Also, any unsold stock might be okay value at $20. ;-)

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  • scampy on 26/08/2015 - 20:08
    +1

    Lol wat?

    • BewareOfThe Dog on 26/08/2015 - 20:12

      I want to attract people to the pitfalls of buying cheap beer brewing kits. This is what gives homebrew beer a bad name.

  • gooddealmate on 26/08/2015 - 20:15
    +2

    So you posted a bargain which isn't a bargain?

    • BewareOfThe Dog on 26/08/2015 - 20:17
      +1

      Yes I have.

      • PlagueistheCheap on 26/08/2015 - 20:19
        +5

        I kinda like this service announcement. I'm sure if someone came in here posting the same deal but with all good comments it would get 20 or so upvotes only because it's cheap. Being cheap doesn't make something a bargain.

      • NachoMafia on 26/08/2015 - 20:19
        +3

        Maybe you could start a new site, OzNobargain.

        • BewareOfThe Dog on 26/08/2015 - 20:22
          +1

          Thats a great idea. I think they call it productreview.com.au

  • PlagueistheCheap on 26/08/2015 - 20:16
    +1

    Is home brewing really worth it?

    • BewareOfThe Dog on 26/08/2015 - 20:21
      +1

      Only if you do it properly. Steer clear of Supermarket products, which put me off home brew initially.

  • WatchNerd on 26/08/2015 - 20:24
    +5

    I agree with the OP, no bargain.

  • [Deactivated] on 26/08/2015 - 20:28
    +1

    Wait, do I upvote this because it's a bargain? Or because you want it to be seen? If I neg it, won't that make your PSA pointless?

    so confused….

    • BewareOfThe Dog on 26/08/2015 - 20:32
      +2

      Actually, I was wondering the same. Should people plus or minus. :-)

  • effgee on 26/08/2015 - 20:30
    +1

    fair points. But I'm confused, if I agree, do I upvote or downvote on this one ?

    • BewareOfThe Dog on 26/08/2015 - 20:35

      So am I. I just want to raise attention. BTW I am enjoying my homemade butterscotch schnapps.

  • lyl on 26/08/2015 - 20:30

    I've never negged a single post before, so i don't know what it feels like. But if you insist…

    • BewareOfThe Dog on 26/08/2015 - 20:36

      So am I. I just want to raise attention. BTW I am enjoying my homemade butterscotch schnapps.

  • XeKToReX on 26/08/2015 - 20:31
    -1

    Hay Guise, should I post this as bargain? http://www.amazon.com/AudioQuest-Diamond-feet-Braided-Cable/…

    sorryu, 1st post, be nice?

    • [Deactivated] on 26/08/2015 - 20:42

      Nice, but the Really Expensive Rock is much more of a bargain. For loosely defined terms of "bargain", anyway.

  • BewareOfThe Dog on 26/08/2015 - 20:40

    I should put this in the forums, but not many people look at the forums. Every one looks for specials it seems, not warnings. :-)

  • videoman on 26/08/2015 - 20:59
    +1

    Definitely don't buy it if it only comes with a 15 litre fermenter. Buy a bigger one from a homebrew shop (60 litres or larger).

    • BewareOfThe Dog on 26/08/2015 - 21:11

      Or at least 30 litres. It's sometimes cheaper to buy 2 x 30 litre drums, then 1 x 60L. Furthermore, there is less chance of a defective yeast, when using 2 separate drums, especially if the beer tin kit came from Big W, woolworths etc

  • altomic on 26/08/2015 - 21:28

    I Picked up a "fermenter", i.e. 25 litre water cube thing + tap, from Rays in their recent clearance for $14.

    • BewareOfThe Dog on 26/08/2015 - 21:57

      Is it Food grade plastic HDPE?
      There maybe a stamp on the bottom.
      25 litre is too small to do a decent batch of beer/spirits. It can foam out the airlock.
      Great for water though.

      • altomic on 26/08/2015 - 22:03
        +1

        yeah, Food grade plastic HDPE.
        I use pre-mix cans for home brewing. 21 litres usually. so 25 ltrs is fine. doesn't foam.

        • BewareOfThe Dog on 26/08/2015 - 22:10

          Just make sure you buy them from a homebrew store.
          I worked in warehousing for a major retailer, where they store these products on a high shelf in their distribution centres prior to shipping, they can be subject to heat over summer, which affects the yeast. This even explains why soft drink may taste off like Pepsi. It tastes better in a bottle from KFC, or a servo than from one that came from a supermaket.

  • Davo1111 on 27/08/2015 - 04:00

    ozbargainer for 2 years. You should know better than to post this as a deal

  • Geewhizz on 27/08/2015 - 05:43
    +1

    It mightn't be a bargain for $60 at Aldi, but it certainly was for $10 at the local Target store. :) (Didn't post because there were not enough there at the time to warrant it)

  • Baysew on 27/08/2015 - 16:44

    I've gone off this home brew business, ever since the banning of the confederate flag.
    No point to it, if I can't drive around in the General Lee and play Dixie.

    • [Deactivated] on 27/08/2015 - 17:27
      +1

      Switch to brewing potcheen instead of white lightning. The Pogues make a much better soundtrack for some real drinking.

      We've got your transport sorted, too.

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