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Coopers Dark Ale

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The lighter of the two dark Coopers beers, all malt and conditioned in the bottle or keg. Roasted and chocolate malts give it a deep amber to brown colour and an aroma of cocoa and roasted grain, with a creamy start on the palate and a lingering coffee note at the end. The body is fuller than the strength suggests, and a modest hop bitterness keeps the malt sweetness in check for a balanced, dry finish.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark25
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedchocolatecoffee
roasted
chocolate
coffee
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted grain and cocoa, warm and inviting without harshness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Coopers Dark Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to brown in the glass, showing the influence of roasted and chocolate malts. The beer presents good clarity with a modest but persistent cream-coloured head that leaves fine lacing on the sides of the glass. Carbonation is gentle, appropriate to the style and the bottle-conditioning tradition.

deep amber-brownclearcreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted grain and cocoa, warm and inviting without harshness. Subtle chocolate undertones meld with hints of coffee bean, creating an aroma that is both comforting and complex. There is no aggressive hop character; instead, a gentle malt sweetness forms the base.

roasted graincocoacoffeechocolate malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens creamy and full, belying the modest 4.5% alcohol. Roasted malt and chocolate flavours dominate the mid-palate, followed by a growing coffee note. Modest hop bitterness (25 IBU) arrives late to balance the inherent malt sweetness, leading to a dry, clean finish.

creamy entryroasted maltcoffee finishbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with coffee notes persisting on the palate. No harsh aftertaste; instead, a smooth fade that invites another sip.

coffee aftertastedrysmooth fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
75
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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