To celebrate 160 years of beer making, Coopers - Australia’s largest independent family-owned brewery - has released Regency Park Red Ale, a local take on an Irish variety.
The Ale is distinguished by its rich malt character arising from the selection of two varieties of caramalt combined with crystal and roasted malts. The caramalts impart a distinctive ruby red colour to the ale, which is crowned with a fine creamy head.
Managing director and chief brewer Dr Tim Cooper - the sixth generation in the brewing lineage - said the limited-edition brew, named after the location of the brewery, was the perfect addition to the portfolio in this anniversary year.
“Coopers has been crafting traditional ales since 1862, when Thomas Cooper began brewing with the exclusive use of malt and hops in his brews.
“The use of drum-roasted caramel malts creates a rich red hue, while Coopers’ signature top fermentation and natural conditioning contributes to the full flavour and the cloudy appearance from the fine yeast sediment,” Dr Cooper said.
“A selection of all-Australian hops, including Eclipse and Melba, delivers a delicious hop- forward aroma. Drinkers can expect flavour notes of stone fruit, grapefruit, mint, and zesty orange peel,” Cooper said.
Coopers Regency Park Red Ale will be available in kegs and 375ml can format. It has an ABV of 5.5% and a bitterness level of 40 IBU.
