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Toasted bread, biscuit and malty notes of freshly baked bread meet banana in this amber ale, with a complex body and a fruity nose. Three malts give it its amber depth, while its fruity aromas come from characteristic yeasts. At 7% ABV, it is billed as a loyal, doubly humped steed for the ups and downs of any adventure, and it can lead to unexpected encounters.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
toastybananafruity
toasty
banana
fruity
bready
malty
yeasty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced toasted bread and fresh biscuit notes, underpinned by a three-malt complexity that brings subtle caramel warmth.
also:hoppy,caramel
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Chameau

◎ Appearance

Chameau presents a clear amber hue with moderate depth and brightness. The head forms with moderate density and displays stable lacing, typical of a well-balanced ale. Carbonation is visible but restrained, contributing to a composed visual presence.

amber claritymoderate head retentionfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced toasted bread and fresh biscuit notes, underpinned by a three-malt complexity that brings subtle caramel warmth. Characteristic ester production from the yeast introduces a distinctive banana note alongside broader fruity aromatics, creating a layered and inviting bouquet without aggressive hop presence.

toasted maltfresh breadbanana esterfruity yeast

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with toasted and bready grain flavors establishing the core profile. The mid-palate reveals the full body and fruity character, while moderate bitterness at 25 IBU provides balance without overshadowing the malt and ester complexity. Caramel sweetness integrates naturally, maintaining drinkability throughout.

toasty maltfull-bodied maltrestrained bitternesssmooth integration

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately lingering, with toasted grain and subtle fruity echoes persisting. At 7% ABV, the alcohol presence remains understated and well-integrated.

malt-forward aftertastemoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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 toasty, banana, fruity character as Chameau will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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