The Brew
Bitterness IBU
55
Delivers a crisp bitterness
Colour EBC
35
Deep gold/amber appearance
Alcohol %ABV
7.5
High strength
THE CRAFT
Every year, the brew team at Coopers challenges themselves to make their best beer of the year. To celebrate its 25th release, the 2025 edition of Vintage Ale features two aromatic NZ hop varieties, Southern Cross and Peacharine. This limited seasonal release is never around for long. And once they’re gone, they’re gone.
THE TASTE
For each Vintage, we use a new combination of hops. For Vintage Ale 2025, Peacharine hops deliver heady stone fruit aromas, while Southern Cross hops add appealing lemon zest and spicy notes. Vintage Ale is perfect to drink when released, but this age-worthy ale will develop over time as the hop aromatics soften and the malty characters come to the fore.
THE EXPERIENCE
"The Southern winter has arrived at Coopers, and this year we are excited to be releasing our 25th release of Coopers Vintage Ale. We have changed up the hops again, picking a delicious duo from New Zealand – Southern Cross and Peacharine. These deliver a beautiful combination of flavours, including grapefruit, orange peel, pears, peaches, and pine needles with a smooth, warming, and lingering finish."
David Medlyn, Technical Brewer
Range
Vintage
Ale '25
Our famed Vintage Ale honours the pinnacle of brewing at Coopers, and our latest release is no exception. As with every seasonal Vintage Ale release, it’s perfect to drink now. Or if stored under cellar conditions, will evolve and develop to become more complex.
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Bitterness IBU
55
Delivers a crisp bitterness
Colour EBC
35
Deep gold/amber appearance
Alcohol %ABV
7.5
High strength
THE CRAFT
Every year, the brew team at Coopers challenges themselves to make their best beer of the year. To celebrate its 25th release, the 2025 edition of Vintage Ale features two aromatic NZ hop varieties, Southern Cross and Peacharine. This limited seasonal release is never around for long. And once they’re gone, they’re gone.
THE TASTE
For each Vintage, we use a new combination of hops. For Vintage Ale 2025, Peacharine hops deliver heady stone fruit aromas, while Southern Cross hops add appealing lemon zest and spicy notes. Vintage Ale is perfect to drink when released, but this age-worthy ale will develop over time as the hop aromatics soften and the malty characters come to the fore.
THE EXPERIENCE
"The Southern winter has arrived at Coopers, and this year we are excited to be releasing our 25th release of Coopers Vintage Ale. We have changed up the hops again, picking a delicious duo from New Zealand – Southern Cross and Peacharine. These deliver a beautiful combination of flavours, including grapefruit, orange peel, pears, peaches, and pine needles with a smooth, warming, and lingering finish."
David Medlyn, Technical Brewer
