DRAFT REVIEW: Extra Strong Vintage Ale
Extra Strong Vintage Ale
Coopers Brewery
Regency Park, South Australia
coopers.com.au
Old Ale
ABV: 7.5%
IBU: 29
RATING
93
Cooper's Extra Strong Vintage Ale is an absolute beauty of a beer, with enough alcohol and flavor to stand up to any food, or just a cool night with a good book. Its aroma is rich with honey and caramel notes, and is not aggressive, but delightful, complementing the deep golden color and slightly hazy appearance. At first taste, you're greeted with apricot, caramel, mild pineapple, and peppery notes. Coopers' finishes slightly dry with lingering honey sweetness and a mild astringency on the cheeks. With its creamy carbonation and medium body, you can appreciate the beer now, or give it a year to really allow all the complexity to meld together. Either way, this is a superb beer.
 
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