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Farsons Blue Label

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Blue Label is a dark brown, top-fermented amber ale, hopped and mixed with a special mild malt. Chocolate and caramel notes run through its smooth, mild taste. On draught and in nitro cans, a widget releases nitrogen for a creamy finish. At 4.7% it is a Maltese malt classic from Farsons, a classic ale from Farsons in Malta.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatecaramelmalty
chocolate
caramel
malty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by chocolate and caramel notes, which emerge as the primary aromatic signatures.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Farsons Blue Label

◎ Appearance

Dark brown hue with moderate clarity, displaying the characteristic depth of a well-crafted amber ale. The nitrogen widget in draught and nitro cans creates a dense, persistent head with fine bubbles that cling to the glass in a creamy lace. Carbonation is gentle and sustained, contributing to a smooth visual presentation.

dark browncreamy headfine lacingsmooth carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by chocolate and caramel notes, which emerge as the primary aromatic signatures. Subtle hop character provides a mild, herbal undertone without overwhelming the malt-forward profile. A soft maltiness rounds out the bouquet, suggesting a restrained yet balanced hop addition.

chocolate, caramelmild herbal notesmalt-forwardbalanced hop

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malt-driven, with chocolate and caramel flavors forming the core of the palate. The mid-palate maintains a creamy mouthfeel, thanks to the nitrogen infusion, while gentle hop bitterness (28 IBU) provides structure without assertiveness. The 4.7% ABV keeps the beer light and approachable, allowing the sweet malt character to shine through.

chocolate, caramel forwardcreamy texturerestrained bitternesssmooth malt

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, with lingering chocolate and caramel notes fading into a subtle sweetness. The nitrogen carbonation leaves a silky residue on the palate, characteristic of widget-enhanced cask ales.

clean finishlingering sweetnesssilky aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
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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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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