Copper ale

Svyturys Old Port Ale is a Scottish ale that has a copper color

Finished bottles of Otter Creek Brewing's copper ale

Copper ale is a style of ale known in part for its copper color.[1]

Some varieties of copper ale may be produced to have a bitter flavor,[2] such as that of a bitter. Beer brewed with dark malt may contribute to a copper-colored beer.[3]

Producers

Copper ale is the flagship beer of Otter Creek Brewing, a craft brewery located in Middlebury, Vermont.[4] It is also produced by other U.S. companies, such as Boulder Beer Company in Boulder, Colorado.[1][5]

In Australia, the James Squire brand of copper ale named The Constable Copper Ale was produced.[6] It was retired from production in 2017.[7] It is also produced by Alosta Brewing Company in Covina, California, in collaboration with the band +LĪVE+ to celebrate their 8× platinum album Throwing Copper.

See also

• Beer style
• Brew kettle – a large tank also known as a "copper"
• Cask ale
• Draught beer
• Beer portal

References

1. Grove, Jake (July 1, 2011). "On Tap: Singletrack Copper Ale from Boulder Beer". The Anderson Independent-Mail. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
2. Boulton, Christopher; Quain, David (2013). Brewing Yeast and Fermentation. John Wiley & Sons. p. 33. ISBN 978-1118685341.
3. Perozzi, Christina; Beaune, Hallie (2009). The Naked Pint: An Unadulterated Guide to Craft Beer. Penguin. p. 76. ISBN 978-1101149225.
4. Szamatulski, Tess; Szamatulski, Mark (2010). CloneBrews, 2nd Edition: Recipes for 200 Commercial Beers. Storey Publishing. p. 148. ISBN 978-1603422802.
5. DeBenedetti, Christian (2011). The Great American Ale Trail. Running Press. pp. 113. ISBN 978-0762444762.
6. "James Squire Constable arrives". Theshout.com.au. October 25, 2013. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
7. "James Squire: Taste it all". 25 September 2015. Retrieved 27 August 2022.

External links

• "Copper Coin Introduces The Coin Copper Ale". Washington Beer Blog. December 12, 2012.
• Copper ale recipe. Beer & Wine Journal. January 10, 2014.