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Fireside Red Ale

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Glowing red in the glass, with a velvety malt profile that is not overpowering. Several special malts shape the colour and the body, which feels pleasantly wheaty without turning heavy. The flavour stays light: a little fruit, a little malt. It is top-fermented, 6.0 % strong, and was made for a long evening by the fire.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
SRM
amber12
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatmaltyfruity
wheat
malty
fruity
hoppy
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with soft wheat notes and gentle malt sweetness, neither aggressive nor subtle.
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fireside Red Ale

◎ Appearance

The beer glows with a warm, glowing red hue in the glass, translucent and clean. A modest white head settles into fine lacing that clings gently to the glass walls. Carbonation appears moderate and even, creating a soft effervescence.

glowing redtranslucentfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft wheat notes and gentle malt sweetness, neither aggressive nor subtle. Light fruit esters emerge in the background, suggesting stone fruit and a whisper of caramel depth. Noble hops provide a restrained herbal undertone that frames rather than dominates the profile.

wheat forwardsoft malt sweetnesslight fruit estersherbal hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, creamy texture that feels pleasantly wheaty on entry. Mid-palate balances light malt richness and subtle caramel notes with moderate hop bitterness—the 28 IBUs sit comfortably without harshness. The overall impression remains approachable and sessionable, with good mouthfeel and no heavy residue.

creamy mouthfeelbalanced malt and hopslight caramelsmooth finish

◑ Finish

The finish fades gradually with a gentle fade of malt sweetness and a lingering, dry hop impression. Clean and inviting, leaving no cloying aftertaste.

dry finishmoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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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