HOPIQ FACEOFF
85%
Overall similarity
HOPIQ TAKE
Copper John Scotch Ale if you want something that drinks lighter and lets the malt character breathe, Solpor Scotch Ale if you want a bit more weight and alcohol warmth in the glass. Both sit at a gentle 20 IBU—so bitterness isn't the differentiator here—but that 0.3% ABV gap actually matters in how they settle on your palate. Copper John feels like it was brewed to be approachable; Solpor leans into the richness you expect from the style.
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WHEN TO CHOOSE WHICH
Pick Copper John Scotch Ale when…
Pick Solpor Scotch Ale when…
SIDE BY SIDE
| Copper John Scotch Ale | Solpor Scotch Ale | |
| ABV | 7.2% | 7.5% |
| Bitterness | Lightly bitter | Lightly bitter |
| Colour | Dark | Deep amber |
| Style | Scotch Ale | Scotch Ale |
| Origin | United States | Spain |
WHAT IT TASTES OF
Both beers
STRUCTURE — HOW IT'S BUILT
TASTING NOTES
✦Bitterness, body, sweetness and carbonation are AI-derived from style and flavour