Coopers Sparkling Ale

Style:English Pale Ale
Alc %:5.8
Brewery:Coopers Brewery
Country:Australia
Tap/Bottle?:bottle, 375ml
Where/When:home, xmas eve 09
Cost:$45 for 24x 375ml bottles
Rating:8

Rolled the bottle.
Nice tight white head that dissapates.
Pours cloudy, orangey apricot colour. Looks clear as it comes out of the bottle tho.
Nose:can't quite pick it- a hint of apricot?? the yeast is there but not as dominate as I remembered. Maybe biscuity, slightly flowery.
Fruit up front, mild yeast note on the end.
A little bit of spice on the tip of my tongue which flatens out to a slight banana flavour.
The alcohol is deceptive. Nice mouth feel with moderate carbonation.

It's fruity and good to drink- nice to know it's there to turn to, but worthy of more praise than it gets- when you take a beer like this for granted and are always on the look out for something new, you don't drink it as much as you should. I bought a case knowing that it is a classic that i've had infrequently for years.

Coopers produce fine brews with an Australian take on whatever they brew- this is a prime example.