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Alaskan Amber

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Alaskan's flagship and one of America's most decorated craft beers — a German Alt-style amber based on a recipe from an 1800s Douglas City Brewing Company log. Toasted caramel malt, subtle hop balance and a clean, smooth finish. Alaskan Amber has won more GABF medals than almost any other American craft beer.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
dark22
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltytoasty
caramel
malty
toasty
clean
hoppy
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent toasted caramel malt character, offering hints of bread crust and subtle sweetness without being cloying.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Alaskan Amber

◎ Appearance

Alaskan Amber displays a brilliant copper to deep amber hue with excellent clarity and a well-defined, lasting tan head. The beer exhibits bright carbonation with steady, fine bubbles that create a visually appealing presentation characteristic of well-crafted lagers and alt-styles.

copper-amberbrightlasting headclear

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent toasted caramel malt character, offering hints of bread crust and subtle sweetness without being cloying. Delicate citrus and floral hop notes emerge on the secondary, while a clean lager-like yeast profile provides a crisp, professional foundation to the bouquet.

toasted caramelbread-likecitrusclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with caramel malt sweetness that transitions to a smooth, refined middle with subtle citrus notes providing balance. The moderate hop bitterness (18 IBU) is expertly restrained, allowing the malt character to shine while maintaining excellent drinkability and complexity.

caramel maltsmoothsubtle citrusbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry and clean, with the malt sweetness fading gracefully into a crisp, refreshing aftertaste. Minimal lingering bitterness creates an elegant conclusion that invites the next sip.

drycleancrisp
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
85
Appearance
83
Finish
84
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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