Pour this and you get that gorgeous deep copper glow, then a first sip that goes biscuit, then caramel, then a clean little hop snap that tells you it's not messing about. It's an amber ale with actual swagger. Medium body, just enough bitterness to keep things interesting, the kind of beer you want in your hand at a Friday nyama choma session when one round is clearly not the plan. Cold one needed at midnight? We've got you, whatever the hour.
Crack it and you'll catch toasted bread and caramel up front, with a soft fruity, floral lift from the hops sitting just behind. On the palate it's malty and smooth with that warm amber sweetness, then a gentle resinous bitterness rolls in to dry the finish so it never turns sticky or cloying. It's unfiltered and bottle-conditioned, so the flavour is full and a touch rustic, with real depth for a 5% beer. Three hops do the heavy lifting here: magnum for backbone, cascade and chinook for that bright, grapefruity edge.
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Bila Shaka means "without doubt" in Swahili, and the brewery earns the name. It's Kenya's best-known craft outfit, started by Rajiv Shah (it was called Bateleur before) and now sitting on a nature reserve in the Kedong Valley just outside Nairobi. They brew with natural spring water sourced right at the door, run biofuel boilers, and feed the spent grain to rescued donkeys. Same crew that launched Kenya's first IPA back in 2017. Dirty Hairy is their amber ale, and yes, the name is a wink at a certain squinting movie cop.
Good to know
- What is the price of Dirty Hairy Copper Ale 330ml?
Dirty Hairy Copper Ale 330ml is KSh 270 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Dirty Hairy Copper Ale 330ml taste like?
Toasted biscuit and caramel from the malt, a fruity floral hop lift, and a clean resinous bitterness on the finish. It's malty and smooth with a deep amber colour, medium body, and real depth for a 5% beer.
- What is the ABV of Dirty Hairy Copper Ale?
5% ABV. Sociable strength, the kind you can enjoy a couple of without losing the plot.
- How do I serve Dirty Hairy Copper Ale?
Cold but not freezing, around 6 to 8°C, in a glass so the malt aroma comes through. It's bottle-conditioned, so pour steady and you can leave the last bit of yeast sediment behind if you want it clear.
- What food pairs with Dirty Hairy Copper Ale?
It's made for the grill. Nyama choma, smoky ribs, burgers, mbuzi, or a sharp aged cheddar all work beautifully with the caramel malt and hop bite.
- Where is Dirty Hairy Copper Ale made?
In Kenya, by Bila Shaka Brewery on a nature reserve in the Kedong Valley just outside Nairobi. It's a local craft beer through and through.
- Is it a filtered beer?
No. It's unfiltered and bottle-conditioned with no preservatives or added sugar, brewed with three hops (magnum, cascade and chinook) for a fuller, more characterful pour.
Dirty Hairy Copper Ale 330ml
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Dirty Hairy Copper Ale 330ml price in Kenya
Buy Dirty Hairy Copper Ale 330ml online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 270. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.