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Ambar 1900

La Zaragozana
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🌍 Spain · American Pale Ale · One of 220 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
Malt character
malty
bready
caramel
honey
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ambar 1900

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Ambar 1900

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same full-bodied, malty, hoppy character as Ambar 1900 will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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