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Amber Pale

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"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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppymaltypiney
hoppy
malty
piney
citrusy
dark fruit
fruity
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.
also:caramel,orange
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

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
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 American Amber Ale

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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

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