True North Copper Altbier

Magnotta Winery / Brewery in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦

Altbier Regular

Score

6.46

ABV: 5.0%

IBU: -

Ticks: 6

An ultra-premium all-malt and traditional German-style ale at 5% alc./vol. Deep copper to light brown colour with an aromatic focus on malt elements of fresh baked biscuits and toast. Malt initially dominates the palate with typical Altbier flavours of biscuits, followed by an intense yet pleasant hop bitterness. A slightly dry body and reduced ale fruitiness is achieved by extended deep-cold aging. Can be served with beef soups, spinach salad, roast chicken, pork tenderloin, falafel, chocolate cake, and smoked cheeses.

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6.8

Ferris (26026) reviewed True North Copper Altbier from Magnotta Winery / Brewery 11 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Bottle - Bread and dark grains. Clear copper with a beige head. Toffee and grains. Nice sweetness and caramel flavours, with some slight chocolate notes. There is an odd smell that translates to the flavour. The best of their offerings.

Tried from Bottle on 24 Jul 2014 at 16:26

6.4

solidfunk (21946) reviewed True North Copper Altbier from Magnotta Winery / Brewery 12 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

More than the appearance, this one actually tastes a little coppery. Some crisp malt, some caramel. Comes together ok. Pours with good head and lacing, finish is a little bitter. Average carbonation. Bottle from brewery.

Tried from Bottle on 08 Nov 2013 at 17:31

7.1

Metalchopz (7978) reviewed True North Copper Altbier from Magnotta Winery / Brewery 13 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Originally rated April 2005. This Ontario altbier pours a brown-amber colour with some decent lacing. Smells the roasted malts and a nice bouquet of purfum. Very light carbonation. The taste is malty with caramel and is also nutty. Slight bitterness in the middle. Creamy moutheel and smooth aftertaste. Good product from Magnotta Brewery, just like their IPA.

Tried on 04 Apr 2012 at 17:15

6.2

Lubiere (24459) reviewed True North Copper Altbier from Magnotta Winery / Brewery 15 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

A copper alt with a thin off white head. Sweetish sugar malt aroma, almost like light acidic seven up points. In mouth, a nutty grassy malt with light torrefied notes, herbal, light hopping, not bad. Hadn’t had this in a long time.

Tried on 10 Feb 2011 at 14:55

6.1

omhper (44752) reviewed True North Copper Altbier from Magnotta Winery / Brewery 24 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Brown-orange. Dry, bitter and nutty. .....................................

Tried on 25 Feb 2002 at 15:07

5.5

Oakes (33493) reviewed True North Copper Altbier from Magnotta Winery / Brewery 25 years ago

Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 5

Re-rate is long overdue, please disregard these comments as they are not indicative of the recent history of this beer.

It has its moments, but they are few and far between. The aroma has at times been absolutely wonderful. Other times, it’s AWOL. The flavour has ranged from astringent burnt to smokey-crystal malty.

Tried on 19 Nov 2000 at 21:48