beer_name: Coopers Sparkling Ale
text: This is quite a bit better than I anticipated. Nothing too special looking going on when poured. Pale, slightly hazy gold with a white head that dissipates quickly. Smells.. quite a bit like champagne! Plenty of sparkling wine notes going on. A dry, crisp, woody oakyness that is much appreciated. The taste is very reminiscent of sparkling wine as well... a pretty good dry one that won't leave you with a screaming headache later on. No problem finishin off a 12(.7!) ounce bottle and I don't think the rest of the six pack is long for this world. Now that I think on it, this is what Foster's might taste like if it was actually tasty. Some similar notes here and there but those notes are well played in this brew. Pale ale fans should pay attention.