Beers similar to Afterglow

Amber Ale·United Kingdom·4.7% ABV·One of 99 Amber Ales in hopIQ·

hopIQ found 10 beers that share Afterglow's malty and caramel character. Rich biscuit, caramel, toffee and dark fruit notes sit in a deep, malty character, with gentle rye spice and an earthy hop bitterness in the finish. Afterglow is a modern ruby-red ale at 4.7%, brewed by Sambrook's in Wandsworth and served on cask in pubs across the country. It is one of the brewery's additions for 2026.

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10 beers like Afterglow

Charlie Brewn

Charnwood Brewery

United Kingdom · Brown Ale · 5.2%

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80%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Like Afterglow on richness and dark fruit notes — adds fruit notes, fuller-bodied, but without the bitterness.

What carries overcaramelmaltyrichdark fruitearthy

Structure: a touch fuller

Compared to Afterglowfruitynuttybreadybitterhoppy

Structure: Very close — a touch more body, a touch more sweetness.

Structure: a touch fuller

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Black Sheep Ale

Black Sheep Brewery

United Kingdom · Amber Ale · 4.4%

ALTERNATIVE

76%

FLAVOUR MATCH

A touch more orange notes, no richness — earthy notes and bitterness as with Afterglow.

What carries overcaramelbittermaltyearthydark fruit

Structure: very close

Compared to Aftergloworangedryfruityrichspicy

Structure: Very close — a touch more body, a touch more sweetness.

Structure: very close

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Winter Solstice

Orkney Brewery

United Kingdom · Amber Ale · 4.7%

ALTERNATIVE

76%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Keeps richness and spiciness like Afterglow, adds bread notes, drops earthy notes.

What carries overcaramelmaltyrichspicybitter

Structure: very close

Compared to Afterglowbreadyroastednuttydark fruitearthy

Structure: Same structure — body, sweetness, bitterness and texture all land on the same spot.

Structure: very close

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Amber

Thwaites

United Kingdom · Amber Ale · 4.4%

74%

MATCH

Shares richness and bitterness with Afterglow; adds floral notes, but drops earthy notes.

Structure: very close

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Holgate ESB

Holgate Brewhouse

Australia · Extra Special Bitter · 5%

73%

MATCH

Alongside Afterglow on earthy notes and bitterness: adds orange notes, noticeably more bitter, drops richness.

Structure: more bitter

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Yukon Red

Yukon Brewing

Canada · Amber Ale · 5.5%

73%

MATCH

As with Afterglow, same bitterness and dark fruit notes; adds resin notes, a notch stronger, no richness.

Structure: a notch stronger

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Pure UBU

Purity Brewing Co.

United Kingdom · Amber Ale · 4.5%

73%

MATCH

Same dark fruit notes and toasty notes as Afterglow, adds sweetness, noticeably more bitter, but without the richness.

Structure: more bitter

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Boréale Rousse

Les Brasseurs du Nord

Canada · Amber Ale · 5%

73%

MATCH

Mirrors Afterglow's toasty notes and bitterness — plus dryness, minus richness.

Structure: very close

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Fancy Pants

Mountain Goat Beer

Australia · Amber Ale · 5.2%

72%

MATCH

Same bitterness and toasty notes as Afterglow, adds fruit notes, but without the richness.

Structure: very close

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Chronic Ale

Pizza Port Brewing Company

United States · Amber Ale · 4.9%

71%

MATCH

Same earthy notes and toasty notes as Afterglow, adds herbal notes, but without the richness.

Structure: very close

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