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Amber Ella

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Amber Ella is an amber ale made with American and Australian hops, balanced by malt tones. It started as a one-night special for the Irish Craft Beer and Cider Festival and was then brewed again and again by popular demand. Toffee from the malt sets the frame, and a clear, firm bitterness runs through it.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter54 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2014
World Beer Cup
American-Style Amber/Red Ale
★Bronze — World Beer Cup (American-Style Amber/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
Aroma
The nose leads with toffee and caramel notes from the malt backbone, warm and inviting.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Amber Ella

◎ Appearance

Amber Ella presents a clear, burnished amber hue with good translucency. A dense, persistent head forms and clings to the glass with visible lacing as you drink. Carbonation is moderate and even, supporting the structured presentation of this well-crafted ale.

burnished amberclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toffee and caramel notes from the malt backbone, warm and inviting. American and Australian hop varieties contribute subtle citrus and herbal undertones that blend seamlessly with the malt foundation. There is no sharp alcohol presence, allowing the balance between malt sweetness and hop character to shine.

toffee, caramelcitrus, herbal hopsmalt-forward

◐ Taste

On the palate, toffee sweetness enters first, establishing a rich malt foundation that sits comfortably at 5.8% ABV. A firm, clear bitterness builds through the mid-palate, driven by the 54 IBU charge, creating a dynamic interplay between sweetness and hop bite. The finish remains dry without becoming harsh, with the bitterness asserting itself cleanly.

toffee sweetnessfirm bitternessbalanced malt-hop tension

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately long, with lingering bitterness and subtle malt warmth fading gradually. The aftertaste is clean, leaving no cloying residue on the palate.

dry, lingeringclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
80
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

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