Hi Mattrox,
Bummer about the leaking tap, but we've all been there so it's good that you got it out of the way early in your brewing career
Seems like it was a bad leak. Where was it coming from? If it was from between the tap and the fermenter it may have just been a matter of tightening the tap a little. I have that problem with my oldest fermenter, which is going on for 16 years now, bit it shouldn't happen with a new fermenter. If I were you I'd be ringing Coopers with your tale of woe to see if they won't at least post you a new can of concentrate or two. They are keen to keep their customers happy so you never know.
(As an aside, I hope after reading this forum a bit you realised that the first and best thing you can do as a new brewer is to tear up the instructions that come with the kit. Have a read of the thread about
Simple things that make HB better).
To be honest, while there's an increased chance of infection because you have had to transfer to the other fermenter, I wouldn't worry too much. The splashing isn't a bad thing because it would introduce oxygen to the beer, which in the early stages of fermentation is good.
The proof will be in the tasting. Relax, don't worry, have another beer. As has been observed many times on this forum, new brewers tend to worry too much about having stuffed up their brews. More often than not all is fine.
I hope this has put your mind at rest. For future brews, have a read of the link above and apply the advice in it. Probably the most important thing at the moment, if you're in Australia, is to do your best to brew at a consistent, appropriate temperature, which for most kit beers is about 18-20C.
Happy brewing.
Cheers,
Oliver