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Coedo Beniaka

Coedo Brewery
Japan·Amber Ale
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Brewed with locally grown sweet potato (satsumaimo), giving a soft sweetness, earthy depth and deep amber colour. Rich and warming with a unique character found nowhere else in world brewing.

ABV
7.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
earthycaramelmalty
earthy
caramel
malty
honey
Aroma
The nose leads with warm toasted grain and caramel malt sweetness, complemented by subtle earthy notes from the sweet potato.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Coedo Beniaka

◎ Appearance

Pours a striking deep amber to copper hue with excellent clarity and a creamy, persistent off-white head. The color is notably rich and inviting, a direct result of the satsumaimo adjunct contributing to its distinctive visual character. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated.

deep ambercoppercreamy headbrilliant clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with warm toasted grain and caramel malt sweetness, complemented by subtle earthy notes from the sweet potato. Secondary aromas of bread crust and toffee emerge, with a gentle floral hops presence in the background. The overall character is inviting and complex without being assertive.

toasted graincaramelearthybread crust

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft malt sweetness and caramel notes, transitioning through a well-balanced mid-section of bread and subtle dark fruit character. The satsumaimo provides distinctive earthiness and depth, while toffee undertones add richness. Bitterness is restrained at 25 IBU, allowing the malt complexity to shine without harshness.

maltycaramelsmoothtoffee

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and remarkably dry given the perceived sweetness, with lingering grain and subtle dark fruit notes. The warmth of 7.7% ABV provides a gentle, satisfying conclusion without any harsh alcohol bite.

cleandrywarming
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
81
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.

Finding a similar Amber Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same sweet, earthy, rich character as Coedo Beniaka will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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