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Faxe Amber

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Aromas of medium toasted malt and orange peel, with a savoury hint of bacon bits, lead into a very creamy palate with a fine mousse. Several drinkers describe it as malty, sweet and smooth, and the finish turns to dark malty flavours. It is a dark Vienna (amber) lager with a golden amber colour, and the version sold in Ontario is made in Ontario.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyorangetoasty
malty
orange
toasty
dark fruit
clean
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with medium toasted Malz notes, warm and inviting, followed by subtle orange peel brightness that adds complexity without dominance.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Faxe Amber

◎ Appearance

Golden amber hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality. The head forms a dense, fine mousse that clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving detailed lacing with each sip. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presence.

golden amberfine mousseexcellent claritypersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with medium toasted Malz notes, warm and inviting, followed by subtle orange peel brightness that adds complexity without dominance. A savoury bacon-bit character emerges in the background, providing an unusual and intriguing dimension that distinguishes this amber lager from more straightforward examples.

toasted maltorange peelsavoury edgewarm cereal

◐ Taste

The palate is remarkably creamy and smooth, with prominent malty sweetness that carries through the entry and mid-palate without cloying. Dark malty flavours develop gradually, complemented by hints of caramel and dark fruit, while the bitterness remains restrained at 22 IBU, allowing the Malz character to lead.

creamy bodymalty-sweetdark caramellow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish turns toward deeper malty notes with a clean, slightly crisp fade that avoids heavy residue. The aftertaste is predominantly dry-malty with lingering toasted grain, making for a balanced and approachable conclusion.

malty fadeclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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About Amber Lager

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