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Camp Slap

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Grapefruit leads the aroma of this highly hopped American red ale, which pours a rich amber. It is the original Grist House beer, first brewed on the homebrewing system pictured on the can, back when co-owners Brian Eaton and Kyle Mientkiewicz were weekend homebrewers in Pittsburgh. 6.4% ABV, 72 IBU.

ABV
6.4%
Bitterness
Very bitter72 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyhoppyfruity
citrusy
hoppy
fruity
caramel
malty
Aroma
Grapefruit dominates the nose with bright, forward citrus notes that speak to the generous hopping rate.
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Camp Slap

◎ Appearance

Camp Slap presents a rich amber hue with excellent clarity and a lively, persistent head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, creating a dynamic visual presentation that reflects the beer's energetic character.

rich amberclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Grapefruit dominates the nose with bright, forward citrus notes that speak to the generous hopping rate. Beneath the citric exuberance lies a subtle malt backbone offering light caramel sweetness, while the overall aromatic profile remains clean and inviting without any harsh or resinous edges.

grapefruit-forwardcitrus-drivensubtle caramelclean noble hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced citrus and hop bitterness that establishes the beer's character immediately, with grapefruit remaining the dominant flavor thread. A balancing malt sweetness emerges in the mid-palate, providing just enough caramel body to prevent harshness, while the 72 IBU creates a lingering, assertive bitterness without overwhelming the fruit-forward profile.

citrus-drivenassertive bitternessmalt-balancedsmooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with citrus and hoppy bitterness persisting into the aftertaste. The beer maintains good length without becoming harsh, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

drycitrus persistencerefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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

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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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