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Capital Wisconsin Amber

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Capital's flagship and Wisconsin's classic amber lager. Toasted caramel malt, gentle hop balance and a clean, crisp finish — brewed in the German tradition with Wisconsin ingredients. The beer that has been on Wisconsin bar taps for over 40 years.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward 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
carameltoastyclean
caramel
toasty
clean
malty
hoppy
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with toasted caramel malt, offering gentle sweetness without cloying character.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Capital Wisconsin Amber

◎ Appearance

Deep amber hue with bright clarity and excellent transparency. A dense, off-white head forms readily and clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving defined lacing with each sip. Fine carbonation animates the body with steady, controlled bubbles.

deep amberbrilliant claritypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with toasted caramel malt, offering gentle sweetness without cloying character. Noble hops provide a soft, herbal counterpoint—restrained and elegant rather than assertive. A light, clean malt backbone suggests traditional lager yeast maturation.

toasted caramelnoble hopsclean maltgentle sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate enters with crisp, clean maltiness and a pronounced caramel note that fills the mid-palate without heaviness. Moderate bitterness (22 IBU) arrives as a soft, balancing force—never harsh or overstated. A light bready character emerges mid-sip, reinforcing the traditional German brewing philosophy.

crisp maltcaramel sweetnessbalanced bitternessbready undertone

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering caramel notes that fade gradually to a dry, neutral conclusion. No harsh edges or sticky residue; the aftertaste remains malty and pleasant throughout.

clean dry finishcaramel echorefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
82
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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