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Shine On Ale

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A bready maltiness with a freshly baked character drives this red ale, made with Wisconsin-grown barley, with East Kent Goldings and Fuggle as the hops at 4.5% ABV. It was brewed to mark Central Waters' switch to solar power, and a portion of every sale goes to the Midwest Renewable Energy Association. Year-round from Amherst, Wisconsin.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
breadymaltynoble hop
bready
malty
noble hop
toasty
herbal
floral
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced bready and toasted grain notes characteristic of Wisconsin barley, evoking freshly baked bread.
also:hoppy,caramel
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Shine On Ale

◎ Appearance

Shine On presents a clear, deep amber hue with a luminous quality that catches light. A modest off-white head forms with gentle carbonation and maintains a light lacing around the glass as the beer is consumed. The clarity is bright, allowing full visual appreciation of the beer's warm, reddish-brown tone.

deep amberbright claritydelicate headwarm tones

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced bready and toasted grain notes characteristic of Wisconsin barley, evoking freshly baked bread. East Kent Goldings and Fuggle hops contribute restrained herbal and floral undertones—earthy and refined rather than assertive. A subtle sweetness from the malt base rounds out the aromatic profile without overwhelming the noble-hop character.

bready grainherbal-floraltoasted maltnoble hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a malty, bready character that builds into toasted notes reminiscent of lightly caramelized grain. The East Kent Goldings and Fuggle hops deliver gentle herbal and floral bitterness—smooth and measured at 20 IBU—without sharp edges. Mid-palate sweetness and malt depth support the noble-hop framework, creating a balanced, easy-drinking profile.

malty sweetnesstoasted graingentle bitternesssmooth balance

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, fading smoothly without harsh astringency. A lingering malty and herbal memory persists briefly on the palate, leaving an impression of easy drinkability and warmth.

clean fademalty memorysmooth aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
77
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

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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.

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