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Bacho Ambrée Yuma

Bacho Brewery
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🌍 France · Amber Ale · One of 33 Amber Ales in hopIQ

Bacho's amber ale — a malt-forward 6% built on roasted malts, with just enough hopping to keep the residual sweetness in check. Warm colour, gentle body, what the brewery calls 'gourmandes de céréales.' A southern-French take on the amber-ale idea, unhurried.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber14
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Amber Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
herbal
Malt character
malty
caramel
bready
toasty
nutty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bacho Ambrée Yuma

Appearance

A warm amber hue fills the glass, clear and inviting with moderate carbonation. The head forms readily and holds with gentle persistence, leaving fine lacing on the wall as you drink. The colour sits comfortably between copper and light mahogany, clean and well-defined.

warm amberclearpersistent lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with toasted grain and subtle caramel sweetness, inviting but understated. Light herbal and fruity notes emerge beneath—dried stone fruit and a whisper of bread crust. The hop character is restrained, merely framing the malt's gentle warmth without demanding attention.

toasted graincaramel sweetnessherbal backdrop

Taste

Entry is soft and malty, with caramel and bready flavours building across the mid-palate. The 30 IBU of bitterness arrives without aggression, balancing the residual sweetness rather than overpowering it. A light nutty undertone rounds out the flavour, with the finish turning slightly drier and more grain-focused.

malt-forwardbalanced bitternesssmooth body

Finish

The aftertaste is medium in length, fading gently from caramel into dry cereal notes. No harsh edges; the beer winds down in a relaxed, unhurried fashion consistent with its character.

medium drycereal notes
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Bacho Ambrée Yuma

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 Bacho Ambrée Yuma

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 malty, caramel, smooth character as Bacho Ambrée Yuma will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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