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Amber Shock

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Birrificio Italiano's amber ale — a departure from the famous Tipopils pilsner into British and American territory. Caramel malt and toasted grain with citrus hop character and a balanced, medium-bodied finish at 6.5%. Amber Shock demonstrates Arioli's range as a brewer: the same precision applied to hops in Tipopils, now applied to malt in a bold amber ale.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber13
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
toastycaramelhoppy
toasty
caramel
hoppy
citrusy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent caramel and toasted grain notes, creating a warm, inviting foundation.
also:bready,orange
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Amber Shock

◎ Appearance

Amber Shock displays a rich copper to deep amber hue with excellent clarity and a vibrant golden sheen. The beer produces a moderate, persistent white head that demonstrates good retention, with fine carbonation visible throughout the glass.

copper-amberbright claritypersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent caramel and toasted grain notes, creating a warm, inviting foundation. Subtle citrus and herbal hop character emerge beneath the malt-forward profile, with hints of dried fruit adding complexity without overwhelming the delicate balance.

caramel malttoasted grainlight citrusherbal hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with sweet caramel and malt character before transitioning into subtle citrus and dried fruit notes. A balanced, medium body carries through the mid-palate with smooth mouthfeel and restrained hop bitterness that complements rather than dominates the malt-driven foundation.

caramel-forwardbalanced bitternesssmooth mouthfeeldried fruit notes

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, allowing the caramel and malt sweetness to fade gracefully without lingering harshness. A subtle hoppy dryness provides a satisfying conclusion that invites another sip.

clean finishbalanced dryrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
84
Finish
80
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 toasty, caramel, hoppy character as Amber Shock will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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