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Coopers Best Extra Stout

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🌍 Australia · Foreign Extra Stout · One of 16 Foreign Extra Stouts in hopIQ

The dark flagship of the house, all malt and naturally conditioned, its colour and depth coming from a generous charge of specially roasted black malt. It pours jet black under a tan head the brewery likens to espresso crema, with roasted grain, dark chocolate and coffee in the aroma and layers of dark fruit underneath. A firm hop bitterness balances the roast into a dry finish; bottles kept for years are said to develop a vanilla note.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark81
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Full body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Somewhat creamy mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Foreign Extra Stout.
Malt character
roasted
chocolate
coffee
malty
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
vanilla

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Coopers Best Extra Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep black color with excellent opacity, characteristic of a well-crafted extra stout. A thick, creamy tan head forms and persists admirably, indicating proper carbonation and quality malt composition. The beer displays the classic dark, opaque appearance expected from this style.

deep blackcreamy headopaquetan foam

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent roasted malt and coffee notes, immediately establishing the stout's dark character. Rich chocolate and subtle cocoa undertones emerge beneath the roasted grain aromatics, with hints of burnt toast adding complexity. The aroma is inviting and well-balanced, showcasing traditional stout brewing craftsmanship.

roasted maltcoffeedark chocolateburnt toast

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and creamy, with roasted and coffee flavors dominating the entry and mid-palate. Dark chocolate and cocoa notes provide sweetness that balances the pronounced bitterness (50 IBUs) effectively. The dry finish emerges cleanly, preventing the beer from becoming cloying while maintaining impressive depth.

roastedfull-bodieddark chocolatebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is distinctly dry with a warming alcohol presence (6.3% ABV) that adds to the overall experience without overwhelming. Lingering roasted and bitter notes persist pleasantly on the palate, inviting another sip.

drywarminglingering roasted
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Coopers Best Extra Stout

Serve at 10–14°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within a year. Standard stouts are best fresh but hold reasonably well for 6–12 months.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Coopers Best Extra Stout

About Foreign Extra Stout

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Foreign Extra Stout?

Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.

Finding a similar Foreign Extra Stout

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same roasted, chocolate, coffee character as Coopers Best Extra Stout will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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