| ranked #10 out of 61 beers |
rated 2.63 out of 5 |
total 1122 votes |
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Coopers Extra Strong Vintage Ale
Try Cooper’s Extra Strong Vintage Ale if you’re looking for a sweet, full-bodied beer. A favourite with our beer tasters!
| Origin: |
Australia (Regency Park, SA) |
| Alc/Vol: |
7.5% |
| Tasting Info: |
Beer tasting 1 on 04/03/2005; beer sample 12 out of 20 |
Beer test results for Coopers Extra Strong Vintage Ale
In a blind test, our beer tasters came to the following conclusions:
| Appearance: |
Cloudy dark yellow. |
| Aroma/Bouquet: |
Caramel, honey, coffee. |
| Taste: |
Full-bodied, sweet caramel, toasted, high intensity. High alcohol content. |
| Summary: |
Recommended! |
In a blind test of Coopers Extra Strong Vintage Ale, our tasters commented:
“Slightly sweet flavour. I like this one a lot. Nice!”
“I think this is actually Beez Neez. Honey-sweet drinkability. Good stuff!”
“I like it! Strong, full stuff. Kinda toasty.”
“Tastes like bitter-sweet coffee. I don’t like it at all!”
“Spicy aroma, malty creamy goodness.”
August 8, 2005 @ 7:26 pm
Peter Adrichem said,
I would like some information on how I could buy Coopers Extra strong vintage ale by the carton. Thanks and Regards Peter Adrichem
October 22, 2005 @ 9:18 am
Garry said,
available at most good outlets, but only between March and about October. Only sold 6 months of the year. Just seeing the end of it now.
January 11, 2006 @ 7:36 pm
terrence walsh said,
I think beer these days in australia is not as good in the eighties I did like the v b anniversary beer i thought they were back on track. St georges […] more
March 5, 2006 @ 7:19 am
Nathan Freeman said,
I have a un opened collectors edition carton of Coopers Vintage Extra Strong Ale, produced 3rd October 2000. This is a rare and very exclusive carton, […] more
March 14, 2006 @ 5:47 am
Rod Watson said,
I have an unopened carton on 1998 vintage. What is it worth?
March 15, 2006 @ 11:47 pm
Anthony G said,
This beer is great, but where is Coopers Pale Ale in the list. It costs half the price of this magnificent beer, and is excellent in taste and great t […] more
April 25, 2006 @ 8:24 am
Adam said,
When you get to a beer as good as this it is over-simplistic to say it is simply #1. It is about as good as it gets in Oz but there are others that ar […] more
July 11, 2006 @ 1:46 am
Matt said,
I also have an opened 98 carton of Vintage.
September 21, 2006 @ 6:38 am
julie veale said,
I have an unopened carton of vintage ale 1998 & 1999 could you please tell me what it is worth
October 6, 2006 @ 8:00 pm
gus grist said,
i have the whole rare collection what would you pay
October 26, 2006 @ 3:59 am
Dennis said,
I don’t think I know this beer.
October 29, 2006 @ 4:42 am
Ethel Aardvark said,
My friend Dr Bowie says that drinking a sixpack of this per day has made him the man he is today. He ages it for one to two years in his amply stoc […] more
January 30, 2007 @ 5:13 am
Torsten said,
Hi, I have unopened 98 & 99 1 carton of each batches of vintage ale, can you please tell me what they would be worth.. I actually bought 2 cartons […] more
February 8, 2007 @ 4:03 pm
Thommo said,
Nice Drop. Some years better than others. A much better Aussie beer the TEDs.
February 24, 2007 @ 2:06 am
stu said,
Very good beer, nice taste with everything in the right places. Aroma and aftertase a complete pleasure. Try Little Creatures Bright Ale and you may h […] more
March 6, 2007 @ 3:47 am
Wizz said,
James Way.
April 27, 2007 @ 8:17 pm
Michael McRae said,
I have a Coopers vintage Ale (in carton) 1998 Can someone tell me if it is worth anything?
May 12, 2007 @ 7:24 am
Michael Mc said,
Coopers Vintage is good for 7 years, any vintages before 2000 are worth nothing as they are now considered past their use by dates, i would encourage […] more
June 30, 2007 @ 6:57 am
Tim Gallard said,
A great beer, complex flabours, just the best on a cold winters night with a nice havanna. Three years is about max for this beer but it is still dri […] more
August 8, 2007 @ 2:20 am
nigel said,
for free for me
August 29, 2007 @ 7:03 am
neil cole said,
I have three cartons of the 2002 Coopers vintage ale. what do you think it will taste like now or has it gone too far past the suggested three year pe […] more
September 13, 2007 @ 6:11 am
Coop-Ahhhhs said,
the ‘98 vintage was one of if not the finest beers ever brewed and up until ‘01 they were almost as good. unfortunately subsequent vintages, while sti […] more
October 22, 2007 @ 2:22 am
carly said,
I have 2 six packs of Cooper Extra Strong Vintage Ale Batch Oct1 1998. Was just wondering if they’re still worth anything today?
November 2, 2007 @ 1:49 am
Kate said,
Anyone know where I can buy some of the 2007 stock in Victoria now?
November 11, 2007 @ 4:48 am
Nina said,
I have a magnum of 2004 in its display case. could you tell me what it is worth.
November 24, 2007 @ 12:35 am
Jason Farmer said,
Hi I have 3 cases of 1998 and 5 of 1999. All are unopened and have been stored in cellar like conditions. I am about to put them on eBay….how much […] more
December 14, 2007 @ 6:04 pm
Tony Brennan said,
2 cartons each of the 1998,1999 & 2000 series Coopers Vintage Ale. 6 cartons in total They have been cellared the whole time. make an offer.
December 20, 2007 @ 10:00 pm
Tony said,
The guy who thought it was Beez Neez and said it was “good stuff!”, called the actual Beez Neez “Totally uninspiring”.
January 5, 2008 @ 6:15 pm
Karen Williams said,
Hi Rod, Have just come across your note on the Coopers web site about the case of Vintage Ale, am wondering if you sold it and how much for or if you […] more
January 21, 2008 @ 5:39 am
Hi Karen and Rod said,
I have a couple of cases of Vintage Ale as well. Im interested in selling also. Same questions as Karen. Where and how much. If you can help me out it […] more
February 3, 2008 @ 7:42 pm
drunkard said,
best beer eva.
February 10, 2008 @ 6:32 am
Jay said,
I dont understand why so many people are more worried about what their beer is worth and if they can sell it than how it tastes. As many have said […] more
February 17, 2008 @ 3:23 am
RIC said,
i have 7 x/ 1/ october 1998 / coopers extra strong vintage ale with 6 pack wrapping , if any one wants to make an offer , kept in cellar …will pac […] more
March 12, 2008 @ 8:20 am
Shaun said,
I was reading this and remember reading a while back in a coopers newsletter about them trying the 98 vintage ale in 06-07. I was trying to find the n […] more
March 20, 2008 @ 9:32 pm
jim chessum said,
i have a un opened case of first batch vintage ale was wondering if it was worth anything or should i drink it?
March 30, 2008 @ 6:50 pm
Nappies, Cigars and 10 year old beer « le blog de guthers said,
[…] Far more enjoyable than the cigars was the 1998 Coopers Extra Strong Vintage Ale. I was concerned that it may have been mistreated by me over th […] more
April 28, 2008 @ 3:06 am
Balance said,
I have an unopened carton of the 99 if you are interested? In Perth.
May 9, 2008 @ 6:08 am
Mark said,
I worked there while the first vintage was being developed and the first few batches were produced. I can tell you that the first year, 1998 Vintage […] more
June 2, 2008 @ 8:42 pm
Lue Heiman said,
All cases are worth around 20 dollars.
June 19, 2008 @ 7:04 pm
name said,
Thank`s great info. afftar piwi ischo!,
June 21, 2008 @ 5:30 pm
tom marquis said,
I want it. do you know where to buy coopers vintage? no one here in florida has it.
July 18, 2008 @ 3:01 am
ryan said,
i have a 2004 vintage ale in glass case signed by the coopers could you tell me what its worth please
September 10, 2008 @ 9:26 am
James said,
Ryan and Nina’s magnums are worth $2100. http://www.coopers.com.au/media/files/2339.pdf Derr.
December 26, 2008 @ 9:58 am
Lyndon said,
i have three unopened cartons of batch one that have been kept cool since bought, what are they worth?
March 24, 2009 @ 11:16 pm
travis loffler said,
i would greatly appreciate it if somebody has a 1998 1999 carton for sale and how much?
April 17, 2009 @ 6:29 am
Nada said,
I have an unopened carton of 1999 coopers Vintage, a 6 pack of 1997 Adelaide Crows (Grand Final Winners) WE special cans, and an unopened 1999 Thomas […] more
April 23, 2009 @ 11:23 pm
Kenny said,
I also have a carton of the first release unopened and have heard that it is going for big $ at auctions. Can anyone out there advise me of the truth […] more
June 28, 2009 @ 4:27 am
Laurie said,
I have a carton of 1st release and one carton of 2nd release Vintage Ale - what is best way to put on market and what sort of value would they be wort […] more
July 26, 2009 @ 2:12 am
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September 17, 2009 @ 9:32 pm
Jack Almond said,
I have the first three series, 1998, 1999 & 2000, 1 Carton from each year, of Vintage Ale, Signed by Glenn Cooper. All Offers Welcome
October 9, 2009 @ 7:25 am
Simon said,
It seems we all have a case of Coopers vintage 98′. Can anyone actually answer the question as to where or how we can sell a carton?
November 4, 2009 @ 11:58 pm
Jimmy Gaur said,
Beer is okkkk but when finish drinking leaves really horrible taste…
November 14, 2009 @ 8:45 am
Lyndon said,
i have two unopened batch one’s left $500 aud each, shallow.waters@live.com.au
December 15, 2009 @ 8:36 pm
STUART said,
I have a carton of COOPERS VINTAGE ALE,UNOPENED,ABOUT TEN OR ELEVEN YEARS OLD.How much would this be worth today???
January 1, 2010 @ 11:47 pm
martin said,
Iwas wondering if you could tell me a approximate price i would pay for carton of coopers 1999 vintage ale?also would it be drinkable?thank you. hap […] more
January 10, 2010 @ 10:44 pm
Terry said,
Hi… I have the same question as several others. Have 2 cartons of unopened 1999 Vintage Ale. Do you know what its worth & is it still drinkable?
February 7, 2010 @ 12:02 am
john said,
I would be drinking it. The high alcohol content will be a good preservative if you are cellaring the cartons, however after 10 years, my guess would […] more
February 8, 2010 @ 6:04 am
Peter said,
Is anyone interested in 2 x unopened cartons of collectors edition Vintage Ale?? Pre 2000.
February 19, 2010 @ 12:33 am
The Don said,
The 98 and 99 unopened cartons recently went for $985 and $784 respectively on ebay. Auction houses usually sell them for around $500 + 15% buyers pre […] more
February 24, 2010 @ 9:03 pm
Lyndon said,
make me an offer, im in adelaide.
April 29, 2010 @ 6:06 am
Matt said,
Hi there, speaking of coopers vintage, I have 1 unopened carton of each batch 1(98), batch 2(99) & batch 4(02). If anyone is interested please res […] more
June 30, 2010 @ 9:12 pm
gus said,
i have 1 box from every year what would you pay
July 2, 2010 @ 8:54 pm
j nasisi said,
i have one unopened carton of 99… want to sell…i note on ‘the don’s comments that a 99 box went for 784… open to offers….live in adelaide….t […] more
July 22, 2010 @ 11:16 pm
Clive Blake said,
I have four cases (24 bottles per case) each of Coopers 2006, 2007 and 2008 and three of 2009. I need to sell as I am leaving Australia shortly. Loc […] more
August 2, 2010 @ 4:11 am
scott said,
I Have 2 1st batch 98 unopened cartons and 2 2nd batch unopened cartons I wish to sell.Reasonable offers considered.contact at sdglennon@yahoo.com
August 6, 2010 @ 4:14 am
Steve Telford said,
Clive, I am an ex Victor boy and I could take a few cases off your hands, but probably not all of them. I assisted in finishing a carton of 01 last w […] more