Golden Pippin Ale - Copper Dragon Brewery

jazzyjeff13

United Kingdom (England)

3.53/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A 500ml bottle with an illegible BB date. ABV is stated as 4.2%. I'm not sure what a pale mild ale is, but I would have thought this is more of a pale ale. Anyway, I digress....

Poured into a straight pint glass. A clear pale-gold colour with good carbonation. Forms a decent head of creamy white foam that hangs around for a minute or two. Aroma of light, grainy malt with a hint of sweetness and mild notes of aromatic citrus.

Tastes of light malt with a mild, crisp bitterness. Notes of grain, dry yeast and subtle citrus. A whisper of diacetyl in the background. A spicy, hoppy bite upon swallowing; reminiscent of a decent pilsner. Mouthfeel is light, smooth, tingly and dry. Slightly astringent. Aftertaste of faintly bitter malt.

Rather nice. Light, but tasty and refreshing. Subtle aromatic hops and a dry character make this a pleasure to drink. Would be great on a hot day. Worth sampling.

Serving type: bottle

02-17-2012 23:19:34 | More by jazzyjeff13

BlackHaddock

United Kingdom (England)

3.95/5  rDev +8.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Brown 500ml bottle, poured into an 'Old Speckled Hen' vase shaped pint glass. My bottle claims 4.2% Vol, not 3.90. It asked to be served chilled, it was.

Almost pilsnerish in looks, pale golden with a white foaming head. Plenty of carbonisation, bubbles rushing through the body are clearly seen.

The smell is a little 'home brewish' in parts, meaning all the ingrediants feature in the aromas, some citrusy hops, some yeast and a hint of both barley and wheat.

The taste is sharp and citrus flavours dance in your mouth, very refreshing and pleasant. I've had this in cask form and it wasn't as good as this bottle, maybe the cooling makes a difference, or it is a slightly different brew?

Very drinkable in deed.

Serving type: bottle

06-24-2010 16:16:51 | More by BlackHaddock

Sigmund

Norway

3.9/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

500 ml bottle, courtesy of Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV of the bottled version is 4.2%. Extremely pale and crystal clear yellow colour, moderate white head. Very nice hoppy aroma with strong notes of oranges and tropical fruits. The flavour is zesty and well hopped throughout, with a nice grapefruity bitterness in the finish and aftertaste. A typical "summer ale" which I, however, was quite happy to drink on a dreary January night.

Serving type: bottle

01-22-2009 01:32:38 | More by Sigmund

DaveUK

United Kingdom (England)

3.08/5  rDev -15.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

Appearance - Light brown, yellowish, very similar to a dark pilsener. Moderate to small head with sufficient lacing all the way down.

Aroma - Fresh zesty, hops, grapefruit and citrus flavours dominate.

Taste - Citrus hops and alcohol in the mouth. A mildly unpleasent acid, bitter finish with more hops.

Mouthfeel - Acidic and overly carbonated. Reduces as the beer warms up.

Drinkability - average golden ale. Nice aroma but not enough taste for the carbonation and alcohol.

Serving type: bottle

10-07-2007 21:41:27 | More by DaveUK

mdagnew

United Kingdom (Northern Ireland)

2.93/5  rDev -19.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

500ml bottle bought from The Vintage, Antrim... The bottle i had listed the ABV as 4.2% not 3.9 as listed here...

Poured a very pale golden straw colour. White head poured quite small but quite rocky then faded quickly to thin wispy covering. Very, very sparse carbonation.. light patchy lacing...

Aroma - Biscuity malts, some juicy fruits (apples, pears, some grapefruits), freshly cut grass, some sea salt, the faintest of tobacco hints, some toasted bread notes, light peppery hops, floral, some light graininess...

Taste - Quite harsh peppery hop bitterness - a bit medicinal... some light biscuity malts, citrusy fruits (lemons, some grapefruits, apples), definite saltiness, some metallic notes, floral and perfumed...

Feel - Quite smooth with just a little sharp bite coming through... light bodied... Quite drinkable at only 4.2% but the harsh hops are a bit hard to take...

Overall - Another pretty standard and dull English blonde ale... worth a try maybe once...

Serving type: bottle

08-03-2007 13:31:42 | More by mdagnew