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Coopers Zero

Coopers Brewery
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🌍 Australia · Alcohol-Free Pale Ale · One of 16 Alcohol-Free Pale Ales in hopIQ

The brewery's first alcohol-free beer under its own roundel, fermented with the house ale yeast rather than built on a lager base. Pale, crystal and wheat malts give it a soft, rounded malty palate with a touch of body most of the category lacks. Dry hopping with three new-world varieties puts zesty lime and floral, fruity aromas up front. The bitterness reads moderate and real, and the finish is crisp rather than thin.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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

Lean body.

A slender build that lets the other elements come through cleanly.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Alcohol-Free Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
floral
hoppy
Malt character
malty
wheat
caramel
Fermentation & yeast
fruityclean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Coopers Zero

Appearance

Pale golden hue with good clarity and a bright, inviting character. The head builds cleanly and persists with visible lacing down the glass, demonstrating solid foam stability unusual for the alcohol-free category. Carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, suggesting careful conditioning.

pale goldenclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with zesty lime and bright citrus from the trio of new-world hops, layered beneath herbaceous and floral notes that add complexity. Soft malty undertones—pale, crystal and wheat—provide a rounded sweetness in the background without any thin or grainy character typical of low-alcohol ales. The house ale yeast contributes a clean, subtle fruitiness that balances the forward hop profile.

lime and citrusfloral and herbalsoft malt sweetnessclean yeast

Taste

Entry is soft and rounded, driven by the interplay of pale and crystal Malz with a whisper of wheat for body. Mid-palate reveals moderate, genuine bitterness—18 IBU delivers real bite rather than hollow dryness—while maintaining a crisp, refreshing character. The malty foundation prevents thinness, allowing the citrus and fruity notes to integrate naturally rather than dominate.

soft malt entryreal moderate bitternessbalanced citrusclean finish

Finish

The finish is crisp and clean, closing dry without becoming austere or leaving a thin, watery impression. Subtle lime and floral echoes linger briefly, with no off-flavours or cloying residue.

crisp and drybrief citrus fade
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Coopers Zero

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 Zero

About Alcohol-Free Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Alcohol-Free 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 Alcohol-Free Pale Ale

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

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