Sparkling On Handpump At The Coopers Alehouse

[Adamt]

While ordering my meal today I noticed a hand pump sitting in the bar. After enquiring I appears it was just put in and they are still sorting out some problems. There is an old sparkling ale label on the pump so I guess that is what will be served.

Apparently it should be operating next week.

 

[dj1984]

mmmm coopers stout through the hand pump would be awesome!!!

 

[joecast]

wonder how different the sparkling ale would be compared to the bottled version. would love to try that, or the stout as mentioned. that would be fantastic.
joe

 

[raven19]

Are we thinking an AMB lunch session? :icon_cheers:

 

[fitnessfan]

Interesting, i've never had a hand pumped beer before. Will have to head on over when they've got it sorted. Thanks for the info.

 

[Adamt]

Furthermore, the label on the tap did say "AGED Sparkling Ale", though whether it is actually aged rather than just naturally carbonated remains to be seen.

 

[Adamt]

Righto, went there today and the Sparkling Ale handpump was operating, but not the Stout one . I had a pint of the sparkling, I think it was about $8... it is apparently aged, according to the the bartender, "in a wooden barrel".

Aroma - Didn't pick up much, mainly fruity, a bit tropical/pear-like

Appearance - REAL murky dark gold. First pour was with a big marshmallow head, but that died down and held about half a centimetre of creamy white head.

Flavour - Straight up I got banana and pear with some definite malt sweetness, followed by yeastiness/breadiness (I'm guessing that was the murk!) and a low-medium bitterness to finish. I did get a little grapeyness as it warmed a little (it was served a little cold for my liking, but wasn't "swill" cold). Sweetness and alcohol in the finish, sweetness is pretty cloying by the end.

Mouthfeel - Low carbonation as expected, no real lingering bitterness but definite alcohol warmth in the finish.

Not a bad drink overall, but I'd rather see them have aged Vintage Ale on the handpump along with the Stout. I think just a schooner of the Sparkling would've gone down better.

 

[tdh]

Thanks for the tip, I'll drop in and try it as well.

tdh

 

[warrenlw63]

Yum... Could only be a good thing.

Warren -

 

[tdh]

Nick off Wozza, not for foreign gullets :icon_cheers: :icon_cheers:

tdh

 

[warrenlw63]

Nick off Wozza, not for foreign gullets :icon_cheers: :icon_cheers:

tdh

Bah! Beery bigots. :lol:

Warren -

 

[benny_bjc]

I have only ever had coopers pale and coopers sparkling on tap - but it wasn't hand pumped.
I have never really been that impressed with the coopers beers on tap.... but out of the bottle is a totally different story - yum!
I would like to try the hand pumped ales and the stout and vintage on tap as well!

 

[bigfridge]

While ordering my meal today I noticed a hand pump sitting in the bar. After enquiring I appears it was just put in and they are still sorting out some problems. There is an old sparkling ale label on the pump so I guess that is what will be served.

Apparently it should be operating next week.

<Shameless plug mode>

We supplied the handpumps a few months ago and they have just selected what sparklers they wanted to use (we have 3 different types available). The beers on the pump are specially prepared to suit that form of dispense.

They have a total of 4 units so there could be some other nice surprises around town.

David

 

[whitegoose]

<Shameless plug mode>

We supplied the handpumps a few months ago and they have just selected what sparklers they wanted to use (we have 3 different types available). The beers on the pump are specially prepared to suit that form of dispense.

They have a total of 4 units so there could be some other nice surprises around town.

David

Can someone tell me - what characteristics would a beer have if it were made/prepared especially for a handpump? I've never come across a hand pump!

 

[pokolbinguy]

Damn I really need to get my arse down to the Aleshouse...I am yet to visit.

 

[Adamt]

<Shameless plug mode>

We supplied the handpumps a few months ago and they have just selected what sparklers they wanted to use (we have 3 different types available). The beers on the pump are specially prepared to suit that form of dispense.

They have a total of 4 units so there could be some other nice surprises around town.

David

The sparklers were DEFINITELY working well today! It took the bartender a few top-ups to fill the glass with liquid, I guess this is to live up to the "Sparkling" part of the name!

 

[Adamt]

Damn I really need to get my arse down to the Aleshouse...I am yet to visit.

It's worth a visit... corner of Pulteney and Carrington streets in town. Massive schnitzels too, so make sure you're hungry if you go.

 

[np1962]

It's worth a visit... corner of Pulteney and Carrington streets in town. Massive schnitzels too, so make sure you're hungry if you go.

A group I belong to has a meeting in a room upstairs once a month, the food is good and the Vintage ale is always good. would be nice to try that on a handpump.
Cheers
Nige

 

[drsmurto]

Was there on Wednesday night and had a pint of the aged sparkling from the handpump.

Very nice! I was hoping for some stout but thats still not working....

And the snittys... fark. I ate half and had the other half for lunch the next day. Biggest i have seen and i thought the earl of Leicester held that honour.

 

[Rudy]

Bigger schnitzel than the Earl of Leiscester? I'd be in trouble then, although the hand pump would be no problem. Will check it out.