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Alexander Keith's Red Amber Ale

Alexander Keith's
Canada·Amber Ale
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A dark amber ale with clear red highlights and an off-white head. According to the producer it is built on three kinds of barley; the result is a malt-led beer in which sweet caramel sits alongside a spicy, herbal hop note. Tasters also find a brewed-tea character and a faint floral scent on the nose. The body is medium, the bitterness mild to moderate, and the finish turns crisp and semi-dry.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelherbalmalty
caramel
herbal
malty
spicy
floral
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted grain and subtle caramel sweetness, underpinned by light biscuit notes.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Alexander Keith's Red Amber Ale

◎ Appearance

A warm copper hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The beer presents bright light transmission with active carbonation visible throughout, creating a clean and inviting visual presence in the glass.

warm copperclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted grain and subtle caramel sweetness, underpinned by light biscuit notes. A delicate noble hop character emerges in the background without dominating, creating a balanced and accessible aromatic profile that welcomes rather than challenges.

toasted graincaramelbiscuitsubtle hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft malt sweetness and caramel character, progressing through a bready mid-palate with light fruitiness. Gentle hop bitterness arrives without aggression, maintaining balance and allowing the malt framework to remain the focal point throughout the drink.

malt-forwardcaramel sweetclean bitternessfruity notes

◑ Finish

A smooth, dry finish with lingering caramel and toasted grain notes. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, fading gradually without harshness or astringency.

dry finishsmoothrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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About Amber Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

Finding a similar Amber Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, herbal, malty character as Alexander Keith's Red Amber Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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