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Coopers XPA

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🌍 Australia · Extra Pale Ale · One of 14 Extra Pale Ales in hopIQ

A more heavily hopped version of the house pale ale at 5.2 percent, with Simcoe and Lemondrop added at several stages of the brew. That puts grapefruit and lemon zest in the aroma with a resinous edge behind it, set against the pale malt base and its light biscuit sweetness. Deep golden bronze in the glass and naturally conditioned like the other ales, with a moderate bitterness that stays balanced and a dry, citrus-tinged finish.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter37 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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AWARDS

#98 · 2025
GABS Hottest 100
#98 — GABS Hottest 100
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Extra Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
resinous
citrusy
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Coopers XPA

Appearance

Deep golden-bronze hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity in the glass. A generous, persistent head forms on the pour, with fine Schaumkleiden that cling to the sides. Natural carbonation delivers a steady stream of fine bubbles that maintains good mousse throughout the drinking session.

deep golden-bronzebright, clearpersistent headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with distinctive citrus notes—grapefruit and lemon zest—layered over a resinous Simcoe and Lemondrop backbone. Beneath the hop-forward character sits a pale malt base with light biscuit sweetness that grounds the aromatic profile without competing. The resin and citrus persist as the beer warms, creating an inviting, balanced bouquet.

grapefruit, lemon zestresinous, pineypale malt sweetnessclean, bright

Taste

The palate enters crisp and dry, with the malt providing subtle bready structure and light sweetness on entry. Mid-palate showcases hop bitterness and citrus intensity—the Lemondrop and Simcoe work in tandem to deliver a clean, grassy-resinous character. Bitterness sits at a moderate, well-integrated level (37 IBU), never harsh, and allows the dry maltiness to remain visible throughout.

dry, crispcitrus-forwardmoderate bitternessbready malt backbone

Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with citrus zest and low resin notes fading gradually into the aftertaste. A light astringency and hop-derived bitterness persist cleanly without leaving any heavy residue.

dry, crisp finishcitrus aftertasteclean exit
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Coopers XPA

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Coopers XPA

About Extra Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Extra Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar Extra Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same resinous, hoppy, dry character as Coopers XPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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