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Amber Pale

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🌍 United Kingdom · American Amber Ale · One of 56 American Amber Ales in hopIQ

"Nectarous rich malts play host to the famously complex Simcoe and Mosaic hops in this Amber Ale. With warm stone fruit, citrus and distinctly piney flavours, there's a lot to enjoy." Bristol's most celebrated amber craft ale.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
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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

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Amber Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
piney
orange
Malt character
malty
caramel
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Amber Pale

Appearance

Deep amber hue with warm copper undertones, reflecting its 12 SRM designation. The beer presents good clarity with a dense, off-white head that clings to the glass with solid retention. Fine carbonation shows as a steady stream of fine bubbles, supporting the formation of lacing.

deep ambercopper tonesdense head

Aroma

The nose leads with resinous pine and herbal notes from the Simcoe and Mosaic hops, layered beneath warm stone fruit—peach and apricot—and bright citrus zest. Beneath the hoppy profile sits rich, biscuited malt that provides sweetness without cloying, inviting deeper inhalation.

piney, resinousstone fruitcitrus zestmalty sweetness

Taste

Entry is full and malty, with caramel notes grounding a wave of bitter-citrus hop character. The mid-palate balances nectarous malt depth against the assertive pine and grapefruit finish of the Edelhopfen varieties, with subtle dark fruit undertones adding complexity. Moderate bitterness (30 IBU) sits comfortably within the malty framework, finishing clean without astringency.

hoppy-malty balancebitter citruscaramel maltdry finish

Finish

The aftertaste is moderately dry and lingering, with pine resin and candied orange peel fading gradually over two to three minutes. A smooth, warming sensation persists without alcohol heat.

dry, lingeringpine and citrus fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Amber Pale

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°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 Amber Pale

About American Amber Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American 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 American Amber Ale

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

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