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Copper

The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
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🌍 United States · Altbier · One of 27 Altbiers in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Altbier.
Malt character
malty
caramel
bready
roasted
nutty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

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Featured inThe Best American Amber Ales

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Copper

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Copper

About Altbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, bitter, caramel character as Copper will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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