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Château Rouge

Brasserie de la Goutte d'Or
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🌍 France · American Amber Ale · One of 56 American Amber Ales in hopIQ

Named after the iconic Château Rouge market street in the Goutte d'Or neighbourhood. A red spiced ale infused with warming North African spices — a direct expression of the multicultural character of Paris' 18th arrondissement. Rich malt backbone with exotic spice complexity.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber16
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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

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Amber Ale.
Malt character
malty
caramel
toasty
Distinctive notes
spicy
coriander
dark fruit
Hop character
herbalhoppy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Château Rouge

Appearance

Deep amber to copper-red body with excellent clarity and a persistent, off-white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is moderate and even, creating a stable foam collar that slowly recedes, leaving delicate trails across the rim.

deep copper-redclear and brightpersistent head

Aroma

Inviting nose that opens with warm spice notes—coriander, cumin, and hints of caraway—layered over a rich, toasted malz foundation. Subtle floral and herbal undertones emerge beneath, while noble hops provide gentle earthiness without overwhelming the warm spice character.

North African spicestoasted malzherbal backdrop

Taste

Full-bodied entry delivers ripe caramel and dark fruit sweetness, building into a complex mid-palate where the spice blend—particularly coriander—becomes assertive and warming. Moderate bittering from noble hops (30 IBU) sits comfortably in the background, providing structure without harshness. The finish is smooth and lingering, with spice warmth persisting gracefully.

spice-forwardcaramel sweetnesswell-integrated bitterness

Finish

Dry to medium-dry aftertaste with lingering coriander and subtle herbal notes. The warming spice character fades gradually, leaving a clean, slightly toasty impression.

warming spiceclean fade
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
78
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Château Rouge

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 Château Rouge

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 spicy, malty, rich character as Château Rouge will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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