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Chopfab Amber

Doppelleu Boxer AG
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🌍 Switzerland · American Amber Ale · One of 56 American Amber Ales in hopIQ

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
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AWARDS

Silver · 2025
European Beer Star 2025
Red Ale
Silver — European Beer Star 2025 (Red Ale)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Amber Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
orange
Malt character
caramel
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Chopfab Amber

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Chopfab Amber

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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