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Original 16 Canadian Copper Ale

Great Western Brewing Company
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🌍 Canada · Amber Ale · One of 32 Amber Ales in hopIQ

A blend of roasted black and caramel malts gives this beer both its deep copper colour and its centre of gravity: toffee and light toast in front, a suggestion of cocoa and dark bread behind them, and a nutty dryness running underneath. The hops sit in the background and register as a mild herbal bitterness that keeps the caramel from turning sweet. Medium in body, with a soft malt-driven finish.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber12
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AWARDS

Silver
World Beer Awards
American Brown Ale
Silver — World Beer Awards (American Brown Ale)
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

Soft bitterness.

A gentle-edged beer where the base malt sets the tone — approachable through and through.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Amber Ale.
Hop character
herbal
hoppy
Malt character
caramel
nutty
malty
roasted
toasty
chocolate
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Original 16 Canadian Copper Ale

Appearance

A deep copper hue dominates the glass, reflecting the balance of roasted black and caramel malts in the grist. The beer presents clear and bright, with good light transmission and a modest, persistent white head that leaves fine lacing on the glass as you drink.

deep copperbright claritypersistent head

Aroma

The nose leads with toffee and light toast, underpinned by a subtle cocoa and dark bread character that adds complexity without overwhelming. Herbal hop notes sit discreetly beneath the malt-forward aromatics, offering a mild spice that prevents any cloying sweetness.

toffeecocoa, dark breadherbal reserve

Taste

Entry brings caramel and toasted malt to the fore, with a nutty dryness running as a thread through the mid-palate. The roasted character and light chocolate notes develop quietly, balanced by a gentle herbal bitterness that keeps the beer from turning sweet—the result is a medium-bodied, malt-driven experience.

caramel sweetnessnutty drynessmild herbal bitterness

Finish

The finish is soft and malt-driven, fading gradually with lingering notes of toast and nuttiness. No sharp edges or astringency—just a clean, dry aftertaste.

soft malt finishdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Original 16 Canadian Copper Ale

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 Original 16 Canadian Copper Ale

About Amber Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

Finding a similar Amber Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, nutty, toasty character as Original 16 Canadian Copper Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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