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Blue Point Toasted Lager

Blue Point Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American Amber Lager · One of 6 American Amber Lagers in hopIQ

Long Island's signature craft lager. Rich toasted caramel malt, a hint of chocolate and a clean, balanced bitterness. Named for its distinctive amber colour from roasted malt. A Long Island classic.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber14

AWARDS

Gold
World Beer Cup 2006
American-Style Amber Lager
Gold — World Beer Cup 2006 (American-Style Amber Lager)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Amber Lager.
Malt character
malty
toasty
caramel
roasted
bready
chocolate
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blue Point Toasted Lager

Appearance

Pours a brilliant amber hue with excellent clarity and a rich golden sheen characteristic of its roasted malt bill. A dense, tan head forms with impressive retention, indicating quality carbonation and proper conditioning. The color deepens slightly toward the edges, showcasing the toasted malt character.

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Aroma

The nose leads with inviting toasted and roasted malt aromas, complemented by subtle chocolate and caramel notes. There's a gentle breadiness present that reflects the clean grain bill, with minimal hop character allowing the malt to shine. The overall bouquet is approachable and well-balanced without being overly complex.

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Taste

Entry presents a smooth, medium-bodied palate with prominent toasted caramel maltiness and hints of chocolate depth. The mid-palate maintains balance between sweet grain notes and a restrained, clean bitterness that never overwhelms. The 25 IBU provides structure without harshness, allowing the malt character to remain the focal point.

toasted caramelsmooth maltbalanced bitternessmedium-bodied

Finish

The finish is crisp and clean with a dry quality that refreshes the palate without lingering heavily. Subtle caramel notes fade gracefully, leaving a pleasant, malty aftertaste that encourages another sip.

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78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Blue Point Toasted Lager

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Blue Point Toasted Lager

About American Amber Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Amber Lager?

American Amber Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar American Amber Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same toasty, malty, clean character as Blue Point Toasted Lager will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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