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Ambar 1900

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Ambar's historic pale ale style — dating back to 1900, one of Spain's oldest beer recipes still in production. A full-bodied blonde ale with complex malt and hop character. The beer that proved Spanish brewing could produce something beyond industrial lager a century before the craft revolution.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyhoppycitrusy
malty
hoppy
citrusy
bready
clean
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with inviting citrus and herbal hop character balanced by soft, grainy malt sweetness and light honey undertones.
also:caramel
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ambar 1900

◎ Appearance

Bright golden-blonde color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with notable lacing. The carbonation is brisk and visible, creating a lively bead that sustains throughout the drinking experience. The overall presentation conveys both the craftsmanship of the brew and the heritage behind this century-old recipe.

golden-blondeclearpersistent headbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with inviting citrus and herbal hop character balanced by soft, grainy malt sweetness and light honey undertones. Noble hop varieties contribute a refined floral quality without aggressive resinousness. A subtle bready note emerges on closer inspection, anchoring the aromatic profile with subtle grain complexity typical of well-crafted pale ales.

citrus, herbal hopsgrainy maltfloralhoney

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and malty, with caramel and honey sweetness providing structure alongside moderate bitterness that builds gradually. Citrus hop flavors and a clean, crisp character emerge mid-palate, creating pleasant tension between sweetness and herbal dryness. The malt backbone remains prominent throughout, delivering bready, toasted grain notes that define the beer's complex yet harmonious flavor.

full-bodiedmaltycitrus hopsmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length with a smooth, slightly drying aftertaste that fades into lingering hop bitterness and malt sweetness. The beer closes cleanly without harsh edges, leaving a balanced impression that invites another sip.

medium finishcleanbalanced
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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 American Pale Ale

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What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

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