OMB Copper - The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

samtallica

North Carolina

4.58/5  rDev +12%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Being a local I have had this beer many times and figured I should review it. Reviewed on draft at Mac's Steele Creek, poured into a pint glass.

A: Brilliantly clear copper color with a nice 2 finger head.

S: Smells of sweet, toasted malts with some light chocolate, perfectly balaced with a kiss of noble hops. Very light sulfer in the background, but not of flaw by any means.

T: Perfect. The words balaced, crisp and clean come to mind immediately. Every time I have this beer I am more and more impressed by just how perfectly balanced it is. Subtle and refined.

M: Medium carbonation with a medium-light body.

O: What else can I say? This is one of my favorite beers. Always fresh, always tasty and always easy drinking. OMB is doing it right.

Serving type: on-tap

08-10-2011 17:27:28 | More by samtallica

inspektor

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-19-2013 16:36:20 | More by inspektor

DarkBeerDrinker

California

4.33/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Had my first try while on a business trip to North Carolina, and was very pleased. It has a smooth flavor that goes wonderfully with a nice Rib Eye. I enjoyed the fact that the after taste on the beer was as good as the taste when the beer hit your mouth. Comparison for me would be Boont Amber Ale or Moose Drool.

Serving type: on-tap

05-12-2013 01:37:21 | More by DarkBeerDrinker

APBT91

North Carolina

4.43/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75

1st review on BeerAdvocate.

pours light brown orange color depending on light angle.

a light smell of bread, caramel.

medium body with flavors of bread, caramel, yeast, and a copperish flavor ( i tried to eat a penny when i was a kid, i know, dumb).

This is currently in my top 3 favorite beers and always fresh since i only live 30 minutes from the brewery, lucky me!

Serving type: bottle

05-09-2013 17:13:06 | More by APBT91

Santanna76

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

04-29-2013 21:58:42 | More by Santanna76

tsauce2

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

04-26-2013 21:49:58 | More by tsauce2

Jason

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +10%

04-19-2013 17:56:38 | More by Jason

rab53

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

04-16-2013 02:12:07 | More by rab53

Cylinsier

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at the brewery.

Pours a light brown with a white lacing.

Aroma of light bready malts, a bit of caramel in them.

Bready caramel malt flavor with a hint of hop bitterness.

Medium body with light tingly carbonation.

A solid lager, good flavor and great balance. Great session candidate.

Serving type: on-tap

04-15-2013 22:59:34 | More by Cylinsier

pknyc

New York

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

04-02-2013 14:37:03 | More by pknyc

KevinGordon

North Carolina

4/5  rDev -2.2%

03-19-2013 14:21:19 | More by KevinGordon

tomgeorgia

Georgia

4.38/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Had this beer in a growler years ago and then more recently on draft. Agree with the over reviewers that this beer is an underutilized and underappreciated style, German Altbier. It was one of their first beers and definitely a winner. Very clear and an excellent example.

Serving type: growler

03-15-2013 18:23:24 | More by tomgeorgia

kell50

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -14.4%

03-09-2013 04:25:04 | More by kell50

dailyminefield

North Carolina

3/5  rDev -26.7%

03-03-2013 16:31:43 | More by dailyminefield

LXIXME

New Mexico

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

02-22-2013 01:01:58 | More by LXIXME

GFish

Virginia

4/5  rDev -2.2%

01-26-2013 15:24:03 | More by GFish

srhudnall

4.5/5  rDev +10%

01-26-2013 02:33:35 | More by srhudnall

LooseMoose1978

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

01-20-2013 02:49:08 | More by LooseMoose1978

jorrx003

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +10%

01-13-2013 22:06:41 | More by jorrx003

Todd

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +10%

01-12-2013 06:07:26 | More by Todd

Keener

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

01-04-2013 23:28:08 | More by Keener

sendbeer

Georgia

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

12-09-2012 19:16:28 | More by sendbeer

LGFitz2

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +10%

12-08-2012 16:13:37 | More by LGFitz2

tmt71883

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -14.4%

12-01-2012 15:38:33 | More by tmt71883

flexabull

California

4.15/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Bottle courtesy of wilwfu, thanks again!

Pours a slightly hazy amber color with a small but solid white head.

Aromas are quite beady, with notes of spices, smells good.

Taste is nice. Pronounced breadiness up front, notes of spices, light caramel and hints of cream and smoke. Finish is very smooth, with faint mineral hoppiness.

Mouthfeel is very good. Plenty of body without being heavy, smooth, with excellent carbonation.

Overall... Dang, this beer was certainly a very pleasant surprise. This is one of those beers that takes on a simple and classic style, and I must say, OMB pretty much nailed it. This is very full flavored, easy drinking, and enjoyable beer. Well done OMB.

Serving type: bottle

12-01-2012 05:26:15 | More by flexabull