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Coopers Sparkling Ale

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First brewed in 1862 and still made much the same way, the red label is the stronger and fuller of the two house ales, conditioned with the same yeast that leaves its sediment in the bottle. It pours deep gold to light amber with a heavy haze. Fruity and floral aromas of pear and citrus peel sit over a malty palate with caramel and biscuit, and a firm hop bitterness carries the beer into a clean, dry close.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitymaltyclean
fruity
malty
clean
hoppy
caramel
citrusy
Aroma
The nose reveals a delicate balance of English hop character with subtle floral and herbal notes complemented by light citrus undertones.
also:floral,bready
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Coopers Sparkling Ale

◎ Appearance

Coopers Sparkling Ale presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a vibrant luster. The natural carbonation produces a dense, creamy white head that persists impressively, and the effervescence creates an inviting visual appeal characteristic of bottle-conditioned ales.

pale goldenclearcreamy white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose reveals a delicate balance of English hop character with subtle floral and herbal notes complemented by light citrus undertones. Gentle fruity esters emerge from the bottle conditioning, while a faint malty sweetness provides a clean, inviting foundation without overwhelming complexity.

floral hopscitrusfruity estersmalty sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, refreshing entry and bright citrus notes that carry through the mid-palate with moderate hoppy bitterness and subtle fruity character. The finish is clean and dry with a balanced malt backbone, avoiding cloying sweetness while maintaining excellent drinkability.

crisp citrusbalanced bitternessfruityclean dry

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short with a pleasant dry quality that invites another sip. Lingering hop notes and subtle malt sweetness fade gracefully without any harsh aftertaste.

cleandryrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
82
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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About Sparkling Ale

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What is a Sparkling Ale?

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