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Chopfab Amber

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Swiss Beer Awards Gold medallist — Chopfab's standout beer. Caramel malt sweetness with American hop character and a smooth finish. The beer that put Winterthur on Switzerland's craft map. Widely regarded as Switzerland's finest mainstream amber ale.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Silver · 2025
European Beer Star 2025
Red Ale
★Silver — European Beer Star 2025 (Red Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltyhoppy
caramel
malty
hoppy
citrusy
clean
bready
Aroma
Caramel malt dominates the nose, presenting notes of toffee and light brown sugar.
also:orange
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Chopfab Amber

◎ Appearance

Deep amber hue with a warm, burnished copper tone characteristic of the style. Clear to bright, with a dense, off-white head that displays excellent retention and forms fine lacing on the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined presentation.

deep amberbright claritypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Caramel malt dominates the nose, presenting notes of toffee and light brown sugar. American hop character emerges in the mid-range with subtle citrus and orange blossom notes, balanced by a clean, malty undertone. The overall profile is inviting and approachable, without aggressive hop intensity.

caramel malttoffee sweetnesscitrus hopsorange blossom

◐ Taste

The palate opens with rich caramel malt sweetness that carries through to the mid-palate, supported by a slightly bread-like malty structure. American hops contribute moderate bitterness and a subtle citric character that lifts the sweetness. The body is smooth and balanced, never cloying, with a gentle crisp edge.

malt-forwardmoderate bitternesscitrus notessmooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and of medium length, with caramel malt fading gracefully into a light citrus dryness. No harsh residue; instead, a pleasant, slightly sweet aftertaste invites another sip.

clean finishsubtle dryness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
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 American Amber Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American 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 American Amber Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, malty, hoppy character as Chopfab Amber will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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