Dynamo Copper Lager - Metropolitan Brewing

LacquerHead

Illinois

3.53/5  rDev -7.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

The smell reminded me of pennies and bitter vegetables. The taste was similar. At first I didn't like it. I got through half of my first beer and set it aside, neglecting it while I surfed the BA website, feeling burned by my purchase. I drank it every now and again, but I started to notice the flavor was improving.

The first beer I drank came right out of the freezer and was very cold when I started drinking it. Apparently this beer taste much better at warmer temps. I discovered that I quite liked it when the beer was between 50-60 degrees. I let the second bottle warm up before I drank it and found that my experience with this beer had improved.

It had a carbonated bite with a quasi-caramel flavor. There was a bit of dryness at times which seemed to keep the caramel flavor from dominating. The flavor was well balanced, but on the mellow side. It also had a gritty texture, sort of earthy.

Drinkability: easy to drink, but filling. By the third beer, I was getting full. I was sipping the beer by the fourth and fifth.

Overall: Likes it's brother, Krankshaft, I would describe this beer as "clean." It had an "every man's beer," quality - or "woman's". It was good, and while I probably wouldn't purchase a 6pck, I would definitely have this at a bar, especially towards the end of the night.

Serving type: bottle

02-12-2011 23:17:10 | More by LacquerHead

sweemzander

Illinois

2.75/5  rDev -27.6%

05-22-2013 13:41:11 | More by sweemzander

bgoblue2

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +11.8%

05-14-2013 01:44:05 | More by bgoblue2

kristenrae8

Illinois

4/5  rDev +5.3%

04-21-2013 23:02:26 | More by kristenrae8

Redrover

Illinois

4.05/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

This is one of my go to options and can’t believe I have yet to review it. Poured into SA pint glass, the beer is a dark yellow with amber highlights. It has a thick and sticky white head.

Nose of grains, floral and herbal hops. It is fresh and inviting.

Light malts add a bready and cracker taste. The beer is well balanced by some bright floral hop notes. Slight red apple and honey in the finish.

The mouth is medium with a great calibrated level of carbonation.

This is an easy beer to session and very easy to pair with food. Perfect beer to give someone who says they don’t like lagers.

Serving type: bottle

04-17-2013 16:59:08 | More by Redrover

Durtdiggler

Illinois

4.05/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

12 oz bottle pour from 6 pack bought at Binnys into pilsner glass.

Pours a light copper with 1 finger head with slight lacing on the glass. Beer is very clear with slight effervescent.

Smell is grain like with some darker bread, slightly toasty and tad sweet. The bread is real pungent. A lot of malt.

Tastes is extremely balanced. Clean bitterness at the end, hops not as earthy for this style but with slight caramel overtones to start. Definitely toastiness in the middle. A lot going on thebtonguenin the tasting.

Mouthfeel is awesome. Medium bodied but very drinkable.

I don't really drink a lot of lagers but this beer is fantastic. Very sessionable but has a lot going on with hops, malt, tad sweetness that balances out. The Vienna really shines. Local too.

Serving type: bottle

03-27-2013 23:17:45 | More by Durtdiggler

george42

Illinois

4/5  rDev +5.3%

03-27-2013 13:50:33 | More by george42

Sparky44

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

03-24-2013 23:39:51 | More by Sparky44

Mikes-Soft-Lemonale

Illinois

3.51/5  rDev -7.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25

Ok this beer has ALWAYS been my go-to. I love that I can get it anywhere. It's got this really pretty copper color, and it's persistent head stays pretty the whole way down.

Dang, sons. Can I drink this every day? I think I could.

They do a good job of consistency, which helps. I know I can always trust in buying a solid beer from these guys.

Serving type: bottle

03-06-2013 21:43:15 | More by Mikes-Soft-Lemonale

brentk56

North Carolina

3.59/5  rDev -5.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.5

Appearance: Arrives at the bar with a modest head capping the amber colored liquid; lacing is sporadic

Smell: Malt forward, with caramel tones

Taste: Caramel flavors, up front, with some graininess building in the middle; the finish is rather sweet

Mouthfeel: Medium body with crisp carbonation

Overall: Pretty typical for an Amber Lager; too sweet for my palate with minimal bitterness; I really enjoyed the crisp mouthfeel, however

Serving type: on-tap

02-26-2013 22:26:11 | More by brentk56

dhannes

Wisconsin

3.11/5  rDev -18.2%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Bought at Binny's in Chicago last month; poured into a Sam Adams' Perfect Pint and let warm up for about 5 minutes.

A=Definitely not a copper color...a medium dark yellow, but an appealing white 3 finger head. Still, the appearance was very typical for a lager.

S=Faint aroma of honey, with a faint essence of uric acid. Not appealing.

T=The "Vienna" flavor was present, but much less intense than a Boston Lager. Also a sweetness. A few sips had an off taste to it.

M=Less body than a Boston Lager; a bit of slickness to it as well.

O=Not a horrible beer, but not nearly comparable to a Boston Lager or Sprecher Amber. Won't buy again.

Serving type: bottle

02-20-2013 00:52:18 | More by dhannes

Cam9191

3.5/5  rDev -7.9%

02-10-2013 07:31:08 | More by Cam9191

Rusty_Venture

3.25/5  rDev -14.5%

01-26-2013 22:50:07 | More by Rusty_Venture

DMB

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

12-29-2012 19:23:52 | More by DMB

dna1964dna

3.5/5  rDev -7.9%

12-20-2012 03:05:00 | More by dna1964dna

ruckus232

Illinois

4/5  rDev +5.3%

12-15-2012 01:05:48 | More by ruckus232

ssimpson89

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

12-07-2012 04:25:39 | More by ssimpson89

liamt07

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev +5.3%

11-10-2012 17:24:31 | More by liamt07

Al_Rico_Rod

4.25/5  rDev +11.8%

10-24-2012 16:29:32 | More by Al_Rico_Rod

kangarooAdam59

Pennsylvania

3.58/5  rDev -5.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Recieved in beer trade from cousin who lives in Illinois:

Into my pilsener:

A: light copper colored body that gives two finger white foamy head that dies within thirty seconds. Some nice ringy yet spider web lacing graces the sides of the glass. Some light carbonation is seen rising.

S: some herbal hops with some bready malts combined very nicely.

T: pretty much the same with a slight "Vienna lager"-ish crispness that I like for this style.

M: light to medium and leaves nothing obscure on the tongue.

O: this is a nice Vienna lager that I wouldn't mind having again.

Serving type: bottle

10-16-2012 16:47:46 | More by kangarooAdam59

Hoofbite84

3.5/5  rDev -7.9%

10-16-2012 14:48:32 | More by Hoofbite84

coz

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +11.8%

10-13-2012 20:51:29 | More by coz

EGolfer4

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +11.8%

10-09-2012 23:43:34 | More by EGolfer4

Caskaway

Illinois

4/5  rDev +5.3%

08-01-2012 01:47:11 | More by Caskaway

gpawned

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -7.9%

06-27-2012 07:21:49 | More by gpawned