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Boont Amber Ale

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Sun-toasted grain and toffee carry this amber ale, with fruity esters and a flavorful, drinkable character. Columbus, Bravo, Northern Brewer and Mt. Hood hops meet pale two-row and crystal malts (40L and 80L) at 5.8% and 16 IBU. A classic since 1987, brewed year-round at the Boonville brewery in Anderson Valley.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
toastycaramelfruity
toasty
caramel
fruity
malty
hoppy
Aroma
Toasted grain and caramel malt dominate the nose, with warm toffee notes rising beneath.
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Boont Amber Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep copper to amber hue, bright and transparent with excellent clarity. A generous white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing as the beer settles. Carbonation is moderate and even, typical of a well-conditioned ale.

deep copperbright claritypersistent head retention

◌ Aroma

Toasted grain and caramel malt dominate the nose, with warm toffee notes rising beneath. A subdued, clean fruitiness emerges alongside subtle herbal and floral character from the balanced hop blend—Columbus and Bravo provide earthiness without aggression.

toasted graintoffee, caramelherbal hopsclean fruity esters

◐ Taste

Malt-forward and approachable, with sun-toasted grain and soft caramel sweetness on the entry. The mid-palate remains smooth and full-bodied, supported by the crystal malts' rich character. Bitterness is restrained at 28 IBU, integrating seamlessly rather than dominating, with a dry, crisp finish that keeps the beer refreshing.

malty sweetnesssmooth, full bodyrestrained bitternesscrisp dryness

◑ Finish

A clean, medium-length fade leaves behind gentle toasted notes and a trace of dry crispness. No harshness or lingering roughness—the finish is balanced and drinkable.

medium lengthtoasted aftertasteclean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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

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