Coopers has unveiled its new Botanic Ale, a limited release taking its pedigree from Coopers Sparkling Ale, featuring juniper and floral hops.
Featuring a retro 60s can design, the brew takes inspiration from the juniper tree with the use of purple and green in the artwork.
With a cloudy and golden appearance, the Botanic Ale has fruity and floral hop aromas enhanced by the infusion of juniper, complemented by a full-bodied palate and crisp finishing bitterness.
Coopers Brewery GM Michael Shearer said the new release drew on the brewery’s 19th century Sparkling Ale recipe.
“Our brewers went for something different with this limited release.
“Using the Sparkling Ale recipe while combining novel elements such as juniper sourced from the UK, and Nectaron hops which are a trending variety from New Zealand has resulted in a tasty and unique addition to Australia’s craft beer category that we know will appeal to existing and new drinkers of Coopers,” said Shearer.
Coopers Botanic Ale contains no additives or preservatives and has an ABV of 5.8 per cent, placing it alongside Coopers Sparkling Ale. The niche market for higher ABV beer in Australia has doubled in size in the past five years, with Coopers Sparkling Ale the most popular beer nationally that sits above 5.5 per cent ABV.
Coopers Botanic Ale will be available in 375mL cans and 50L kegs from March 2024 including on tap from the Coopers Beer Garden at Womad in Botanic Park, Adelaide.
