Red Kite
Red Kite has been in the range for over twenty years and has evolved along the way into what the brewery now calls a US-inspired amber. Palisade, Simcoe and Cascade hops go onto a base of lager malt with a little crystal and Munich malt. The brewery lists toffee, biscuit and roasted malt in the flavour and berry jam with a herbal note in the aroma: fresh in the hop, rich in the malt. Unfiltered, and also served from cask.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Red Kite
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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 roasted, herbal, malty character as Red Kite will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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