Coopers has announced its fan-favourite Dark Ale will now be available in a can in response to calls from beer lovers across the country.
The dark brew has only ever been sold in bottles and kegs; however, this month for a limited time, Coopers Dark Ale will be available nationwide in a brown 375ml can.
It is the last remaining beer within the permanent portfolio of Australia’s largest independent family-owned brewery to be packaged in a can format.
Managing Director Michael Shearer said the new format is for the fans.
“More and more fans have been asking for Dark Ale in a can to the point that it’s been our most requested new product development in the past 12 months,” he said.
“Coopers is always keen to hear from our fans, and we’re pleased to be able to meet this request, even if it is just for a limited time. Our brewers have trialled and tested the beer in the can format. It tastes and looks great so we’re confident it will be well received.”
Just like its Coopers ale cousins, the Dark Ale is made with all malt, and naturally conditioned in the can, bottle or keg.
The roasted and crystal malts in Coopers Dark Ale produce a deep amber brew, with tasting notes describing a rich, full-bodied flavour which delivers a generous mouthfeel with sufficient hop bitterness for a well-balanced smooth finish.
This comes just in time for the cooler months where dark beer sales in Australia spike, with Coopers Dark Ale one of the leaders in the category.