Black Sheep Smooth
A session amber ale launched in pubs in August 2024 and sold through a single wholesaler. Rich amber in hue, with soft bitterness and a silky, creamy texture: easy-drinking malty sweetness is set against subtle peppery hop notes, and the finish is clean. Brewed with water from the Yorkshire Dales. At 3.4 % it sits at the light end of the brewery's range; a draught beer for pubs.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Black Sheep Smooth
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.
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 creamy, smooth, light character as Black Sheep Smooth will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.







