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The range includes the classic Coopers Pale Ale and Sparkling Ale, the rich Extra Stout, the hoppy XPA and Pacific Pale Ale, and the yearly Vintage Ale. For lighter options there are Dry Low Carb, Ultra Light and Zero Lager, alongside the rest of our Craft Beer and Stout ranges.

About Coopers

Coopers was founded in Adelaide in 1862 by Thomas Cooper and is still owned by the Cooper family. Its best-known ales are bottle-conditioned, meaning a little live yeast is left in the bottle for a natural secondary fermentation. This gives the beers their cloudy look and a fine layer of sediment.

How to Enjoy Coopers

Serve Coopers ales chilled. Many drinkers gently roll or turn the bottle before pouring to mix the yeast sediment through for a cloudier glass, while others pour carefully to keep it clear. Pale Ale suits fish and chips and barbecues, and Extra Stout pairs well with beef pies and chocolate desserts.

Coopers FAQs

Where is Coopers beer brewed?

Coopers beer is brewed in Adelaide, South Australia. The brewery was founded there in 1862 and remains family owned, making it one of the best-known independent breweries in Australia.

Why is there sediment in Coopers beer?

The sediment is natural yeast. Coopers bottle-conditions its classic ales, so live yeast continues fermenting in the bottle and settles at the bottom. It is harmless and adds flavour, and you can roll the bottle to mix it in.

What is the difference between Coopers Pale Ale and Sparkling Ale?

Coopers Pale Ale is lighter in body and alcohol, with fruity, gently bitter flavours. Sparkling Ale is stronger and fuller, with more malt and fruity yeast character. Both are cloudy, bottle-conditioned ales.