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Great Lakes Eliot Ness Amber Lager

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🌍 United States · Amber Lager · One of 12 Amber Lagers in hopIQ

Named after the federal agent who cleaned up Cleveland in the Prohibition era. A Vienna-style amber lager — toasted caramel malt, subtle hop spice and a clean, balanced finish. Great Lakes' most sessionable dark lager.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Amber Lager.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
caramel
malty
toasty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
spicy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Great Lakes Eliot Ness Amber Lager

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper hue, clear and bright with excellent clarity. The head is dense and off-white, settling into fine lacing that clings persistently to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles.

deep amberclearpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with toasted caramel and light bread notes, grounded in soft Malz character. Subtle noble hop spice emerges underneath, adding gentle floral and herbal complexity without dominating. The overall impression is balanced and inviting, with no harsh edges or oxidation.

toasted caramelnoble hop spicebready malt

◐ Taste

Clean malty entry with pronounced caramel sweetness and a light toasted grain backbone. The mid-palate is smooth and full-bodied for the ABV, with restrained hop bitterness (22 IBU) providing subtle counterpoint without stripping away the malt's richness. The flavor profile remains well-balanced throughout, with no astringency or off-notes.

caramel sweetnesssmooth drinkingbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Dry and clean finish with lingering caramel and subtle malt sweetness. The aftertaste is crisp and refreshing, encouraging another sip.

clean dryingcrisp aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
79
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Great Lakes Eliot Ness Amber Lager

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Stein
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Great Lakes Eliot Ness Amber Lager

About Amber Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Amber Lager?

Amber Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Amber Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, malty, toasty character as Great Lakes Eliot Ness Amber Lager will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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