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Bärner Amber

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Caramel, hazelnut and subtle roast aromas lead, followed by a gentle malt sweetness at first sip, a creamy texture and a mildly bitter hop finish. Bärner Amber is bottom-fermented and brewed with caramelised malt. The Felsenau brewmasters created it as a Swiss speciality. 5.6% ABV from 13.5% original gravity, 17 IBU.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter17 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber11
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelnuttymalty
caramel
nutty
malty
roasted
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced caramel and roasted malt aromas, accompanied by a subtle hazelnut character that adds complexity.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bärner Amber

◎ Appearance

Bärner Amber presents a deep amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass with visible lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, giving the beer a refined presentation typical of a well-crafted lager.

deep amberclearcreamy headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced caramel and roasted malt aromas, accompanied by a subtle hazelnut character that adds complexity. Gentle noble hop notes provide a restrained backdrop without dominating, while the overall impression remains warm and inviting.

caramel malthazelnutroasted notessubtle hop presence

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a gentle malt sweetness and full caramel character, supported by a creamy, velvety texture that coats the mouth comfortably. The mid-palate maintains this sweetness while a mild, refined bitterness emerges in the finish, creating a balanced and smooth drinking experience.

caramel sweetnesscreamy mouthfeelmild bitternessbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering caramel notes that fade gracefully. A gentle hop bitterness persists without harshness, leaving a refreshing aftertaste.

dry finishlingering caramelclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

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

Stein

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

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