Fordham Copperhead Ale @ BWI

Appearance: Copper (duh) colored. Translucent.

Smell: Slightly sour smelling, faintest hint of pear.

Taste: This reminds me very much of a hometown favorite, Metropolitan Dynamo Copper Lager, but only about 85% as tasty.

Mouthfeel: Mouthcoating, though not like a cream stout, rather more of a crisp mellowness that washes over the full palate. Think something more along the lines of a cider without the acidity.

Drinkability: Copper ale generally is very drinkable and refreshing. Not nearly as hoppy as IPAs or their ilk, but almost as flavorful. This particular draft seemed slightly skunked, which would be understandable given I was drinking this at the BWI airport bar. However, this is the only sample I've tried, so I can't confirm whether this is how it's meant to taste.

Serving type: Draft

Grade:  B+

Brewer says: "Fordham's flagship beer is our interpretation of the Düsseldorf style Altbier. Its deep copper hue is a result of the caramelized malted barley used. Copperhead is significantly hopped to provide its signature balanced flavor this ale is known for."

Name:  Copperhead Ale

Style: Altbier
Alcohol by Volume: 4.7%
Original Gravity: 12.2 ° Plato

30 IBU

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BA OVERALL B- worthy w/ 57 Reviews

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rAvg: 3.4 High: A / 4.45 Low: D- / 1.9 pDev: 16.47%