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Camba Amber

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Camba's Amber is the amber ale that doesn't apologize for being rich. Copper-coloured and full-bodied, it builds with caramel malt sweetness and dried fruit depth — plum and dark cherry peek through — then a firm hop bitterness comes in to settle the whole thing down. Complex enough to linger, balanced enough to be dangerously drinkable.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Silver · 2024
World Beer Awards 2024
Amber Lager
★Silver — World Beer Awards 2024 (Amber Lager)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycaramelmalty
hoppy
caramel
malty
dark fruit
toasty
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with noble hop character—floral and herbal notes with subtle citrus edges—layered over toasted caramel and bread crust.
also:orange
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Camba Amber

◎ Appearance

A burnished copper hue dominates the glass, clear and luminous with good depth. The head rises firm and builds lasting foam, with strong adhesion to the glass that persists through the pour. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, supporting a structured, inviting presentation.

copper, clearpersistent headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with noble hop character—floral and herbal notes with subtle citrus edges—layered over toasted caramel and bread crust. Dark fruit emerges gradually: plum and dried cherry lend complexity without dominating. A gentle warmth from the alcohol sits in the background, allowing the interplay of malt sweetness and hop resin to take center stage.

noble hops, floralcaramel, toasted graindark fruit, plum

◐ Taste

Entry is full and round, with caramel malt sweetness anchoring the palate immediately. The mid-palate deepens with dried cherry and plum notes, while a firm, clean hop bitterness builds steadily and settles across the finish without harshness. The interplay between sweet, fruity, and bitter elements creates a satisfying complexity that lingers without fatigue.

caramel malt, sweetdried cherry, plumfirm hop bitterness, clean

◑ Finish

The aftertaste extends with moderate to long persistence, the hop bitterness gradually receding to reveal a drying sensation and subtle toasted notes. A dry, slightly tannic quality emerges, keeping the palate engaged without overwhelming sweetness.

moderate-long finishdry, tannichop bitterness fades
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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 hoppy, caramel, bitter character as Camba Amber will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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