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OMB Copper


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RATINGS: 31   MEAN: 3.06/5.0   WEIGHTED AVG: 3   EST. CALORIES: 144   ABV: 4.8%
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While living in Germany during the 1990’s John fell in love with this amazing beer. There are few things more enjoyable than standing outside a historic brewpub on a warm summer evening in Düsseldorf’s Altstadt (“old city”), drinking a cold, refreshing Altbier as the sun sets over the Rhein river. Alt (pronounced ‘Aahlt’) literally means “old” in German, as in “old school.” In other words, it’s beer the old fashioned way. Technically, OMB Copper is ale due to the type of yeast it’s made from (Obergärig or top fermenting yeast), but a long time ago the folks in Düsseldorf learned that by lagering their Alt for several weeks after primary fermentation, the result was a full-flavored yet smoother and more refreshing beer. OMB uses authentic ingredients in our Copper Altbier, including expensive (but worth it) noble Bavarian hops. We also adhere to traditional, time consuming, costly decoction brewing techniques to produce this copper hued, amazingly satisfying “lagered ale.”

3.1
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 12/20
nearbeer (2572) - Knoxville, Tennessee, USA - JAN 21, 2012
Draft pint, CLT airport. Copper with a lasting film of cream. Light aroma of earthy grain. Flavors of grain, spicy-sour caramel apple and earthy toast. Light-medium body is smooth and balanced.

4.7
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
HotToddy (1) - - JAN 20, 2012 does not count
When fresh this beer tastes like a delicious piece of freshly baked bread. Very drinkable. I like the way it gives me a feeling of euphoria when I drink it. Party’s on! ;-)

3.3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
mike67 (407) - , New Jersey, USA - JAN 1, 2012
On tap. Pours copper with a thick white head and a lot of lacing. Very fruity aroma is of cherry, red current and caramel. Medium, smooth body. Herbal hops, caramel malt fill the mouth. Easy drinking light brew.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
crossovert (2525) - Wisconsin, USA - DEC 10, 2011
650ml bottle. Bottled 11.28.11. It pours a nice copper color with an off-white head. Smell is good, some nice roastiness and caramel. The taste is sweeter than anticipated but delicious. Most american amber ales just fail. But this one is a king among them. I am not an aficionado on altbiers but this one seems a bit sweeter adn spicier, but it is a great beer. Another good one form this brewer.

3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
50belair (933) - Florida, USA - OCT 15, 2011
On tap at the airport in Charlotte. Amber pour with a white head. Bitter and bland with just hint of bitterness from the nondescript hops..

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
Braudog (4473) - Hampton, Virginia, USA - OCT 10, 2011
Draft in CLT airport. Shiny, richly copper-colored and nicely active. The beer emits a nice continental malt aroma. And it drinks with a pleasant fall-appropriate orchard-like earthiness, nicely balanced. (#4338, 10/10/2011)

2.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 9/20
Travlr (4513) - Washington, Washington DC, USA - OCT 9, 2011
Draft. Cloudy light brown color, small tan head. Aroma of caramel and butterscotch. Taste is plain caramel malt.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
Drake (4801) - Charlottesville, Virginia, USA - AUG 6, 2011
Served on draft at the brewpub, 4/6/11. Pours a clear copper color with a large creamy offwhite head. Decent head retention and lacing. The aroma is nutty and grainy with a bitter hop finish. The taste is caramel, grassy hops and a nutty finish. Medium bodied. Refreshing.


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