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.15
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
See also
- Beer style
- Brew kettle – a large tank also known as a "copper"
- Cask ale
- Draught beer
- Beer portal
References
References
- Grove, Jake (July 1, 2011). "On Tap: Singletrack Copper Ale from Boulder Beer". The Anderson Independent-Mail. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
- Boulton, Christopher; Quain, David (2013). Brewing Yeast and Fermentation. John Wiley & Sons. p. 33. ISBN 978-1118685341.
- Perozzi, Christina; Beaune, Hallie (2009). The Naked Pint: An Unadulterated Guide to Craft Beer. Penguin. p. 76. ISBN 978-1101149225.
- Szamatulski, Tess; Szamatulski, Mark (2010). CloneBrews, 2nd Edition: Recipes for 200 Commercial Beers. Storey Publishing. p. 148. ISBN 978-1603422802.
- DeBenedetti, Christian (2011). The Great American Ale Trail. Running Press. pp. 113. ISBN 978-0762444762.
- "James Squire Constable arrives". Theshout.com.au. October 25, 2013. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
- "James Squire: Taste it all". 25 September 2015. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
External links
External links
- "Copper Coin Introduces The Coin Copper Ale". Washington Beer Blog. December 12, 2012.
- Copper ale recipe. Beer & Wine Journal. January 10, 2014.