Fruity dark berry and caramel notes with earthy Goldings underneath - Copper Locks is a full-bodied, rich Irish Red Ale with sneaky toffee notes to finish. Traditional Irish character with proper depth; beautifully smooth.
Copper Locks is proper Irish Red - and it earns every sip.
Built on a blend of pale and dark speciality malts with a delicate, understated bitterness, this rich copper ale delivers fruity dark berry and caramel character up front, with earthy Goldings hop notes adding depth underneath. A toffee sweetness rounds everything out before a smooth, satisfying finish.
The M35 Liberty Bell Ale yeast works beautifully with the malt complexity, giving you a full-bodied, characterful result every time. Whether this is your first malt-forward brew or a style you keep coming back to, Copper Locks is a genuinely rewarding pour.
Please note: you’ll also need to add Dextrose 1kg, MJ’s Brew Enhancer 1kg or Pure Liquid Malt Extract 1.2kg to complete your brew.
Makes: Approx. 23L (6 US gal)
Colour: Rich Copper
Bitterness: Gentle (IBU 18-24)
Body: Full, Rich
Taste & Aroma: Berry, Caramel, Earthy
ABV: ~4.3%*
Yeast: M35 Liberty Bell Ale 10g
Hops: Goldings 20g
Fermentation Sweet Spot: 18-23°C (64-73°F)
OG: 1.043 (±0.002)
FG: <1.015 (Dextrose/Brew Enhancer) or <1.018 (Liquid Malt Extract)
*Based on using 1kg Dextrose