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Citrus fruit and fruity malt meet a hoppy aroma in this copper-coloured session ale, refreshing, zesty and full of flavour at just 3.7%. Maris Otter malt, Kent Goldings and whole-leaf First Gold aroma hops do the work, and the name nods to the open-top copper installed in 1937 that still boils the wort in the Old Brewery. The Head Brewer's own drink of choice, and available on cask only.

ABV
3.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyfruity
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced citrus notes—particularly lemon and grapefruit zest from the First Gold hops—layered beneath a brisk, herbal hoppy undertone.
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Copper

◎ Appearance

Copper presents a bright, warm copper-gold hue that reflects the brewery's heritage brewing vessel. The beer is clear with excellent visibility, crowned by a dense, cream-coloured head that adheres persistently to the glass. Fine carbonation rises steadily, maintaining structure throughout the pour.

bright copper-goldclearpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced citrus notes—particularly lemon and grapefruit zest from the First Gold hops—layered beneath a brisk, herbal hoppy undertone. Beneath this sits a gentle, biscuity Malz character from the Maris Otter, with a faint suggestion of orchard fruit that ties the composition together. The overall effect is crisp and inviting, with no sharp edges or rough yeast character.

citrus zestherbal hopsbiscuit malt

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and refreshing, with bright citrus and a light fruity sweetness from the Malz meeting immediate hop bitterness. The palate develops a pleasant hop-forward character with lingering citrus and subtle caramel notes that add roundness without heaviness. At 28 IBU, the bitterness sits comfortably in the mid-range, supporting rather than overwhelming the delicate Malz backbone.

zesty citrusbalanced bitternesslight caramel

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with citrus notes persisting gently into the aftertaste. Bitterness fades cleanly, leaving a refreshing, slightly peppery hop impression that invites the next sip.

drycitrus aftertaste
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
75
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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