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Copper Alt

Zipline Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · Altbier · One of 22 Altbiers in hopIQ

Zipline's most decorated beer — a German-style altbier and winner of World Beer Cup Gold (2023), U.S. Open Gold (2022), and GABF Gold (2015). A hybrid between ale and lager, this bronze-hued brew goes down easy with subtle nuances of chocolate and hazelnut.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
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AWARDS

Gold · 2023
World Beer Cup 2023
Gold — World Beer Cup 2023
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

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

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Altbier.
Malt character
malty
caramel
chocolate
nutty
roasted
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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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, clean, chocolate character as Copper Alt will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Copper Alt

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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Copper Alt

Appearance

A clear bronze hue dominates, displaying the characteristic copper tone that defines the style. The head forms with moderate density and recedes to a persistent collar, leaving fine lacing along the glass. Carbonation presents as subtle and well-integrated, contributing to a refined visual presentation.

bronze, clearpersistent head lacingfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with layered malt character—toasted grain and soft hazelnut notes emerge alongside a gentle chocolate undertone. Noble hop aromatics provide a restrained herbal backdrop without dominance. The overall effect is balanced and inviting, with no sharp alcohol presence.

toasted malthazelnut, chocolatesubtle noble hops

Taste

The palate enters clean and malty, with caramel sweetness developing through the mid-palate alongside nutty depth and cocoa complexity. Bitterness arrives measured at 32 IBUs, providing structure without harshness. The finish transitions smoothly, leaving a dry, slightly roasted impression that lingers with restrained spice.

malty sweetnesschocolate, caramelbalanced bitternessdry finish

Finish

The aftertaste persists with a soft, roasted quality and gentle dryness. A refreshing quality emerges without astringency, inviting the next sip.

lingering roastrefreshing dryness
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
89
Appearance
86
Finish
87
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