Otter Creek Copper Ale - Otter Creek Brewing / Wolaver's

Jesstyr

Virginia

3.45/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Otter Creek Copper Ale was the first craft brew I ever drank much of, back when I lived in Middlebury a few years back. I wasn't wild about it back then, but as my taste matures and I better understand the altbier style, this is pretty good.

Pours a pure copper, definition of the color from my perspective. White head that disappears quickly, but excellent lacing from top to bottom. Nose is a dull metallic, lacking any of the maltiness I would expect.

Nutty flavor with strong, complex maltiness. Earthy background, with a little bit of a hoppy bitterness and a slight sour finish. Body is watery, not quite big enough for the flavor. This makes it easy to drink, but just not quite as enjoyable as it should be.

Serving type: bottle

03-07-2010 22:18:37 | More by Jesstyr

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +3.6%

05-21-2013 17:08:56 | More by Slatetank

hphilip456

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -10.2%

05-21-2013 14:51:59 | More by hphilip456

JG_McNaulty

Ontario (Canada)

2.75/5  rDev -24%

05-18-2013 22:01:13 | More by JG_McNaulty

tnbeatty

Vermont

3.25/5  rDev -10.2%

05-17-2013 00:52:52 | More by tnbeatty

Bustersuess

New York

3.25/5  rDev -10.2%

05-14-2013 18:29:33 | More by Bustersuess

sgregory

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +24.3%

05-06-2013 22:29:00 | More by sgregory

Ivanhoes_Backpack

New Brunswick (Canada)

3/5  rDev -17.1%

04-30-2013 21:09:31 | More by Ivanhoes_Backpack

Kelp

New Hampshire

3.25/5  rDev -10.2%

04-29-2013 05:55:03 | More by Kelp

BuckeyeSlim

Ohio

3/5  rDev -17.1%

04-18-2013 00:05:33 | More by BuckeyeSlim

mattparsons

New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev +3.6%

04-16-2013 22:28:37 | More by mattparsons

Bamarooster

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +24.3%

04-11-2013 22:28:38 | More by Bamarooster

ejh06752

New York

3.5/5  rDev -3.3%

04-07-2013 00:46:32 | More by ejh06752

Utica_Brew_Review

New York

3.04/5  rDev -16%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Nice amber / copper color with decent head and mild to moderate carbonation. Mild fruity and caramel aroma. Bitter metallic and candy notes with a hint of caramel nuttiness and sweet alcohol in the background. It kind of falls flat a bit. Finishes with a bit more alcohol and floral notes.

Serving type: bottle

04-02-2013 02:07:36 | More by Utica_Brew_Review

bluerabbit

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -3.3%

04-01-2013 21:19:00 | More by bluerabbit

Hanglow

United Kingdom (Scotland)

3.25/5  rDev -10.2%

04-01-2013 08:20:09 | More by Hanglow

DrewBest

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +24.3%

03-31-2013 21:46:33 | More by DrewBest

craftbrew502

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -3.3%

03-25-2013 22:34:27 | More by craftbrew502

BamfBacon

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -3.3%

03-25-2013 17:13:49 | More by BamfBacon

judkinst

Vermont

3.75/5  rDev +3.6%

03-25-2013 13:33:59 | More by judkinst

Flounder57

Massachusetts

3.78/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75

12 oz bottle was poured into a pint glass.

Appearance: This beer poured a one finger head that has reduced and left some nice lacing on the glass and a thin layer of foam. It is a crimson color with great clarity and bubbles coming up through the glass. Super lacing on the glass as the beer was drank.

Smell: sweet caramel and bready malts followed by some mild hop aromas.

Taste: bready and grainy malts, caramel sweetness, and mild hop bitterness in the end.

Mouthfeel: a bit chewy, medium carbonation, medium bodied, smooth, and very drinkable.

Overall: I have loved this beer for years and so happy to have drank another again. Maestro, one more beer please.

Serving type: bottle

03-22-2013 02:50:40 | More by Flounder57

brheuer

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +10.5%

03-17-2013 21:11:09 | More by brheuer

chippo33

Vermont

2/5  rDev -44.8%

03-13-2013 23:41:10 | More by chippo33

Duesler

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -3.3%

03-13-2013 12:21:15 | More by Duesler

tpauer

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -3.3%

03-12-2013 03:09:59 | More by tpauer