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(512) Amber

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Bready in flavor, mahogany in color, with a touch of creaminess at medium body, smooth hops and a clean finish. American two-row meets Munich and chocolate malt, with Mt Hood as the hop, all brewed with Austin's mineral-rich, carbon-filtered water. It is a fall special release and weighs in at 6.0% ABV and 36 IBU.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter36 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
breadychocolateclean
bready
chocolate
clean
malty
noble hop
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted bread and subtle chocolate notes, grounded in a classic malt-forward character.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for (512) Amber

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany hue with excellent clarity and a rich, golden-brown sheen. The head forms dense and persistent foam, displaying stable lacing that clings to the glass throughout the drinking experience. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presence.

mahoganyclear, dense headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted bread and subtle chocolate notes, grounded in a classic malt-forward character. Noble hops contribute a refined, herbal backdrop without asserting dominance, while the mineral-rich brewing water adds a faint earthiness. There is no aggressive bitterness on the nose—only a measured, balanced complexity.

toasted breadchocolate maltnoble hops, subtle

◐ Taste

Bready malt anchors the entry, with chocolate and caramel notes developing through the mid-palate. The body is medium and creamy, coating the tongue smoothly without heaviness. Bitterness arrives gradually and remains restrained at 36 IBU, allowing the malt sweetness and hop character to coexist harmoniously.

bready maltchocolate, caramelsmooth, creamy body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering toast and mild hop character fading gracefully. No harsh edges or astringency—only a gentle, warming aftertaste that invites the next sip.

clean finishwarm aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
83
Finish
81
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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