hopIQ
ENDE
Sign up freeSign in

Copper John Scotch Ale

Madison River Brewing Company
No ratings yet · tap to rate
🌍 United States · Scotch Ale · One of 5 Scotch Ales in hopIQ

Named for the Copper John nymph fly pattern — one of the most productive subsurface fly patterns on American trout rivers. Rich, warming and malt-forward with caramel, toffee and a whisper of smoke. A big beer for Big Sky country and the perfect reward after a long day wading the Madison.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
dark30

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 56 flavour tags

caramel
100%
malty
100%
rich
60%
toasty
60%
full-bodied
60%
boozy
60%
sweet
30%
smoky
30%
smooth
30%
dark fruit
30%

About Scotch Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Scotch Ale?

Scotch Ale 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 Scotch Ale

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

Other Scotch Ales in hopIQ

Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Copper John Scotch Ale

Serve at 12–16°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 12–16°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.

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with Copper John Scotch Ale

WHERE TO BUY

Not sure where to find Copper John Scotch Ale? Search on:

RateBeer →Untappd →