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Abita Amber

Abita Brewing Company
United States·American Amber Lager
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Abita's flagship since 1986 — caramel malt and subtle crystal malt sweetness in a smooth, easy-drinking lager frame. Amber is the original Abita: the beer that proved Louisiana could make great craft lager before anyone was calling it craft.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelcleanmalty
caramel
clean
malty
toasty
honey
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with warm caramel and toasted malt, underpinned by a subtle honey sweetness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Abita Amber

◎ Appearance

Clear amber pour with a bright, copper-gold hue. The head forms with moderate density and exhibits good retention, laying a fine lacework of foam across the glass surface. Carbonation is visible as a steady stream of small bubbles rising through the body.

copper-goldclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with warm caramel and toasted malt, underpinned by a subtle honey sweetness. Gentle Edelhopfen character provides a light herbal backdrop without dominating; the overall impression is clean and approachable, with no sharp or astringent notes.

caramel malthoneytoastedsubtle hop

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, building a foundation of caramel sweetness with bready undertones. The mid-palate remains clean and balanced, with soft crystal malt character and a light toasted grain note. Bitterness is restrained at 22 IBU, creating an easy-drinking finish without harshness.

caramel sweetnesssmooth maltbalancedclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is brief and clean, leaving a faint honey and grain warmth on the palate. Refreshing without lingering, inviting another sip.

short, cleanrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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What is a American Amber Lager?

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