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Oak Aged Amber

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An amber ale at session strength, matured on American oak chips. According to the brewery the wood adds warmth and notes of vanilla, cinnamon and pepper. The aroma shows cinder toffee and warm toasted oak. A soft, biscuity malt flavour with hints of vanilla and spice carries through to a short, spicy finish.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward 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
oakvanillatoasty
oak
vanilla
toasty
spicy
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with warm toasted oak and cinder toffee, a sweet, caramel-forward character that reflects the American oak maturation.
also:bready,hoppy
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oak Aged Amber

◎ Appearance

A clear, deep amber liquid with a burnished copper hue characteristic of the style. The head forms white and dense, settling to a thin collar with moderate lacing around the glass. Carbonation appears gentle and well-integrated, appropriate for a session strength ale.

deep amberclearwhite headmoderate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with warm toasted oak and cinder toffee, a sweet, caramel-forward character that reflects the American oak maturation. Behind this lie subtle notes of vanilla and a faint pepper spice, adding layered complexity without dominating the bouquet. The wood integration is balanced rather than aggressive, framing the malt sweetness.

toasted oakcinder toffeevanillapepper spice

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and biscuity, with a gentle malt backbone that carries vanilla and spice through the mid-palate. The oak-derived warmth sits comfortably alongside the dry biscuit character, creating a rounded, well-integrated flavour. The bitterness remains restrained at 28 IBU, allowing the malt and wood notes to lead without sharp edges.

biscuity maltsoft bodyvanilla warmthrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short and spicy, with a peppery note lingering briefly on the palate. The aftertaste remains dry and slightly woody without becoming astringent, fading cleanly and leaving room for the next sip.

short finishspicydry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same oak, vanilla, toasty character as Oak Aged Amber will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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