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OMB's flagship, an authentic Düsseldorf-style Altbier — a 'lagered ale' brewed with noble Bavarian hops and traditional decoction. Copper-hued and full-flavoured, with toasty caramel malt giving way to a crisp, clean, smooth and remarkably refreshing finish. Beer made the old-fashioned way.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Silver · 2026
World Beer Awards
Altbier
★Silver — World Beer Awards (Altbier)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycaramelclean
malty
caramel
clean
bready
roasted
nutty
Aroma
The nose opens with warm toasted caramel and biscuit notes, grounded in the malty foundation.
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Copper

◎ Appearance

A clear, burnished copper hue dominates the glass, reflecting the traditional decoction mashing process. The head forms with moderate density and displays fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass as you drink. Carbonation is gentle and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presence without aggression.

burnished copperclearpersistent lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with warm toasted caramel and biscuit notes, grounded in the malty foundation. Noble Bavarian hops contribute a restrained, herbal spiciness that does not dominate, allowing the bready character to remain prominent. A subtle nutty undertone rounds out the bouquet without assertiveness.

toasted caramelnoble hopsbreadynutty undertone

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with caramel malt sweetness balanced evenly against a measured bitterness (32 IBU). Mid-palate layers in roasted grain and breadiness, creating a complex, layered experience. The finish transitions from malty to dry and crisp, with a clean bitterness that lingers without harshness.

caramel maltmeasured bitternessroasted graindry transition

◑ Finish

The finish is remarkably refreshing—crisp and clean—despite the beer's full character. Bitterness fades to a subtle dry note that invites another sip without lingering astringency.

crispcleanrefreshing
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
85
Appearance
83
Finish
84
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Altbier

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What is a Altbier?

Altbier is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Altbier

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