Coopers Brewery Limited – Original Pale Ale
Brewery
Coopers Brewery Limited
Name of Beer
Original Pale Ale
Style
Location
A.B.V.
5.6%
Beeradvocate Score
74
Original Pale Ale Description
Coopers Original Pale Ale is ‘the’ original Pale Ale, and this all-malt brew has inspired a new generation of ale lovers. From Australia’s largest independently-owned brewery, this iconic beer has been a cornerstone of Australian brewing since the company’s founding in 1862. The beer is naturally conditioned in the bottle, can, or keg using traditional Cooper brewing methods, which produce the trademark sediment.
This gives every bottle a distinctive, fine, cloudy appearance that’s unmistakably Coopers. At 5.6% ABV with moderate hop bitterness, this beer boasts a deep golden color and pours with a generous level of foam.
Original Pale Ale Tasting Notes
Coopers Original Pale Ale boasts fruity and floral notes, balanced by a crisp bitterness and a compelling flavor. The beer presents a copper color, with aromas of caramel malt and floral hops, delivering flavors of biscuit malt, citrus, and pine, accompanied by moderate hop bitterness and a clean, dry finish. On the nose, expect a rather intense yeastiness and hoppiness, with herbaceous notes, hints of apricot, and a subtle sweetness, along with a hay-like character.
The palate is complex, with a pronounced hoppiness that transitions into mild sourness, featuring citrusy characters reminiscent of tangerines and fresh pomelo pith bitterness, complemented by subtle notes of maltiness, raw honey, and cloves. Classic Cooper’s character features yeasty, grainy, and earthy flavors with notes of apples and pears, offering a pleasant kick of bitterness and sweet, lingering notes.
Original Pale Ale Food Pairings
This versatile Australian ale pairs beautifully with a wide range of dishes. Its strong malt character, with floral notes and a bitter finish, makes it an excellent pairing for sushi, white fish, and spicy Thai dishes. Coopers Pale Ale 12x375ml Bottle. The beer pairs well with spicy Mexican or Thai food, grilled meats such as chicken or pork, seafood including grilled salmon or scallops, sharp cheddar cheese, and classic burgers. The beer’s balanced character and crisp finish make it particularly suited to barbecue fare and pub food. At the same time, its moderate bitterness cuts through rich, fatty dishes effectively.
This beer represents quintessential Australian brewing heritage, offering a distinctive cloudy appearance and complex flavor profile that’s both refreshing and approachable at 88 BambooCoopers Brewery. Whether you choose to roll the bottle to mix the sediment for full flavor or pour carefully to leave it behind, Cooper Original Pale Ale delivers the authentic taste that has made it an Australian icon for over 160 years.