Copperhead Pale Ale - Free State Brewing Co.

acelin

Kansas

3.65/5  rDev -6.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Poured into a pint glass on tap at the brewery.

Pours a dark orange-amber, slightly caramel in color as well. Small head that dissipates quickly.

Smell: Citrus and piney hops, lots of lemon, some sap. Some caramel malt.

Taste: Identical to the smell.

Mouthfeel: Average for the style.

Overall an okay IPA. Nothing amazing.

Serving type: on-tap

12-17-2012 17:25:19 | More by acelin

cadaugherty

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -10%

05-08-2013 00:19:56 | More by cadaugherty

TastyIsBeer

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -10%

04-15-2013 02:14:44 | More by TastyIsBeer

Crash_the_Dog

Kansas

4.75/5  rDev +22.1%

03-31-2013 02:32:45 | More by Crash_the_Dog

zrab11

Indiana

3.25/5  rDev -16.5%

03-26-2013 23:45:24 | More by zrab11

facundoCNB

New Jersey

3.61/5  rDev -7.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

a clean yet deep copper in color with a finger of head. decent amount of lacing. smells of sweet bready malt, caramel, very yeast oriented. the flavor is a slight tad bitter up front, grassy hops, then a heavy dose of bready malt. not much there, but a decent beer to just pound. medium in body, moderate carbonation. refreshing and crisp but i was expecting a lot more hop balance from this brewery and for the style.

Serving type: bottle

03-24-2013 16:01:06 | More by facundoCNB

StaveHooks

Oklahoma

3.7/5  rDev -4.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

12oz bottle served in a Sam Adams perfect pint

A - Hazy copper/amber color with a small white head that leaves quickly.

S - Bready caramel, slightly toasted, multi grain cracker.

T - Deep caramel malt, very bready, toasted biscuits, leafy bitterness, hints of tart fruit, some tea-like bitterness sneaks in with hints of sharp lemon citrus on the finish.

M - Heavy side of medium body, medium carbonation, foamy but smooth feel.

(I reviewed this as an APA)
This beer plays more to the malts than the hops. Nice malty depth with simple hop biterness. Some fruit mixed in with some citrus and tannins on the finish. Good stuff here. Very balanced but I would consider this a American Pale Ale rather than an IPA.

Serving type: bottle

03-23-2013 21:43:16 | More by StaveHooks

Combat_Engibeer

Kansas

3.5/5  rDev -10%

03-23-2013 18:52:52 | More by Combat_Engibeer

WunderLlama

Massachusetts

3.76/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Bottle poured into a pilsener glass

Nice two finger foam cap settles in a solid, thin white layer. Strong lacings cling to the side of the glass. Small carbonation in a copper, reddish golden brown. Lacings remain after a few swigs.

Fresh pine and citrus hop aroma.

Sharp hop bite with a clean finish. Medium weight.

If you like hoppy ales, this is a good one. Pleasant appearance, decent aroma and taste. Good representative for the style.

Serving type: bottle

02-28-2013 03:51:21 | More by WunderLlama

rfbenavi80

Missouri

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

02-22-2013 19:39:32 | More by rfbenavi80

MinorThreat

Colorado

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

02-14-2013 03:48:11 | More by MinorThreat

Steamer

Missouri

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

02-08-2013 02:34:43 | More by Steamer

nickfish03

Minnesota

4/5  rDev +2.8%

02-05-2013 18:26:45 | More by nickfish03

bobbyc3

Oklahoma

4/5  rDev +2.8%

01-20-2013 03:48:07 | More by bobbyc3

Flatlands

Missouri

3.8/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

I remember when this brew pub started and it was the only place within 50 miles to get fresh local beer. A local bar had this one on special so I took a trip down memory lane. I think how I was all Pale Ale and now IPA, Belgium, hoppy wheats, white or dark IPA's, Imperial everything keeps me happy. It's still good to go back to where it all started.

A- Had to ask for a glass, a bar with 100 brews and you have to ask for a glass? Pours copper-orange, small head that fades quickly
S- Not much there but when you are used to BIG hops, this one smells more of the carmel malt to me
T- Takes me back! This used to be considered hoppy but now, I taste more of the malt and then the hop finish. This is one to let warm up a bit and drink slow.
M- a good medium, nice drinking, just right carbonation.
O- A good solid american pale ale. Well crafted and balanced more towards the malt, which is a good change for a hop head.

Serving type: bottle

01-13-2013 18:00:20 | More by Flatlands

I-Beir-the-Bel

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

12-30-2012 16:32:41 | More by I-Beir-the-Bel

Brad7132

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +9.3%

12-07-2012 13:14:53 | More by Brad7132

Jamiee

Kansas

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

11-28-2012 16:12:56 | More by Jamiee

Cyberhoptic

4.25/5  rDev +9.3%

11-20-2012 21:57:24 | More by Cyberhoptic

e911mann

4/5  rDev +2.8%

11-13-2012 01:30:44 | More by e911mann

skyisland

Missouri

3.5/5  rDev -10%

11-01-2012 02:11:21 | More by skyisland

Texasfan549

Texas

4/5  rDev +2.8%

10-26-2012 21:51:22 | More by Texasfan549

Birdlegs

Washington

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

10-18-2012 19:27:39 | More by Birdlegs

Chucker17

South Dakota

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

10-17-2012 00:46:54 | More by Chucker17

frogfan

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -10%

10-11-2012 21:59:51 | More by frogfan