Interesting Description Of Coopers Dark Ale

[Avit]

Well I was out last night at 'the Grill on the Alley' in sunny Manchester and they had a 'beers of the month card'

This was their description of Coopers Dark Ale

Tasty and refreshing despite being shot-through with a rich, roasted chocolate maltiness and over-laying coffee-dark aromas. There is a light lemony acidity here and a glimpsed delicate floral core that makes you think that underneath all that bravados and Sheila-slapping there lurks a genuine desire to please, tickle and generally titillate in the Australian make-up. Drink-up quick though, there are no additives or preservatives.

WHAT!!! :huh:

and the 4.50 price tag was a bit steep, especially for a 330ml bottle

 

[DJR]

What , 4 pounds fiddy? Can buy a whole 6 pack for that price here

I think they are just really clutching at straws with that description, unfortunately some of these writers get paid per word! It's a good beer but i wouldn't say there is a "lemony acidity and a floral core"... damn that would get you beat up in some parts of Oz :lol:

 

[Kai]

I was with them up to the sheila slapping.

 

[Mr Bond]

It's not what it used to be IMO

Not as roasty as when first released,Kinda sweeter and dumbed down the last time I tried it.
lacks complexity.

 

[jayse]

One of my swills of choice just had a pint for $3.50 during happy hour at work, could have got half cut for 4 and a half quid :lol: :chug: :chug:

The description is pretty OK except maybe the 'rich' part although its almost there depending on what you compare it too.

 

[Adamt]

I find it far too watery (read 25% sugar) for a dark ale now. I thought it used to be a lot more flavourful when I first had it a couple of years ago, but that was before I really knew anything about beer. Definitely agree with the "refreshing" part, but most light-flavoured beers served ice cold and fizzy are refreshing though.

Still, when compared to Tooheys Old and Carlton Black, it's heaven.

 

[tintin]

Ask them what their description of VB was (if it ever was a 'Beer of the Month'). Should be good for a laugh.

 

[Adamt]

I read a review of VB on a pub's beer board the other day... It included: "Hints of sweet malt... and clean fruity finish." I actually laughed out loud.

 

[mje1980]

I tried one a few years ago when in the hunter, it was a faarken great beer. About 3 weeks ago i had lunch with my wife, and they had it on the drinks menu, i thought you beauty!, so i ordered one. Was alright, but i dont think it was as good as previously, didnt seem to have enough body for a dark ale IMO.

 

[enoch]

It's OK on tap but wouldn't worry about the bottled variety - taste like different beers.