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Barn Burner

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Barn Burner is a light-bodied amber ale. It pours light to medium amber with brilliant clarity. The aroma shows toasty, bread-like malt and toffee with slight fruity hop notes. On the palate a gentle sweetness reminiscent of sweet bread comes first, backed by subtle toffee, before the hops add just enough bitterness to balance it. The beer has been in the range since late 2024.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2025
Canadian Brewing Awards
Irish-Style Red Ale
★Bronze — Canadian Brewing Awards (Irish-Style Red Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
toastybreadycaramel
toasty
bready
caramel
malty
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent warm caramel and toasted grain notes, creating an approachable and comforting bouquet.
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Barn Burner

◎ Appearance

Barn Burner presents a bright copper hue with excellent clarity and a well-formed head that demonstrates solid retention. The carbonation is visible but moderate, contributing to a refined visual presentation without excessive effervescence. The beer's warm, inviting color immediately signals its malt-driven character.

copper, clearmoderate carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent warm caramel and toasted grain notes, creating an approachable and comforting bouquet. Subtle citrus undertones—reminiscent of orange peel—emerge beneath the malt foundation, while the hop presence remains gentle and supportive rather than assertive. These elements combine to produce a balanced, welcoming aroma without sharp edges.

caramel malttoasted grainorange peel

◐ Taste

The palate leads with smooth toasted malt flavors that form the beer's foundation, accompanied by restrained caramel sweetness and a touch of honey character. Light citrus notes echo the aroma, while soft hop bitterness (28 IBU) provides structure without dominating. The mouthfeel is refined and clean, with gentle bread-like undertones that reinforce the grain-forward profile.

malt-forwardsmooth mouthfeelbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering toasted malt notes that fade gracefully without astringency. A crisp, refreshing quality emerges in the final moments, making this ale highly drinkable and suitable for extended sessions.

dry finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Barn Burner

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 Barn Burner

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, sweet, bready character as Barn Burner will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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