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Grizzly Ambrée

Microbrasserie Le Grizzly
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🌍 France · American Amber Ale · One of 56 American Amber Ales in hopIQ

Le Grizzly's approachable amber ale — caramel malt sweetness balanced by a gentle American hop bitterness. Smooth and sessionable, the perfect introduction to the Grizzly range for those new to craft beer in the Auvergne.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber14
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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

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

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

AI-generated sensory profile for Grizzly Ambrée

Appearance

Grizzly Ambrée displays a clear, deep amber hue with warm copper undertones. The beer forms a persistent, tan-colored head that leaves fine lacing down the glass as you drink. Carbonation is moderate and even, producing fine bubbles that rise steadily through the clear body.

deep amberpersistent headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with soft caramel and toasted malt notes, suggesting gentle kilning without harshness. Beneath lies a subtle herbal American hop character that adds gentle earthiness without dominance. Clean fermentation allows the malt sweetness to remain front and center.

caramel malttoastedherbal hops

Taste

Entry is smooth and rounded, with caramel malt sweetness establishing the foundation immediately. Mid-palate develops a balanced bitterness from American hops—measured at 30 IBU, it never overwhelms, instead providing gentle counterpoint to the residual malt character. The finish is dry and clean, without astringency.

malt-forwardbalanced bitternesssmooth drinking

Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium, fading with lingering malt sweetness and a whisper of hop dryness. Sessionable character makes this beer approachable for repeated sips without fatigue.

clean aftertastesessionable
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Grizzly Ambrée

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with Grizzly Ambrée

About American Amber Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American 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 American Amber Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, malty, smooth-drinking character as Grizzly Ambrée will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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