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Gusswerk Austrian Amber Ale

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Bitter orange, peach and apricot lead the nose, with herbal bite and caramel behind them. Soft and round on the palate with gentle carbonation, then dry malt, star fruit and bitter orange again; the long finish turns herbal, with dried thyme and oregano and a clear bitterness. English ale yeast and organic American hops bring grapefruit and citrus freshness at 5.4%.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter38 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
peachherbalorange
peach
herbal
orange
citrusy
caramel
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with bright stone fruit—bitter orange, peach, and apricot—layered beneath a distinct herbal bite.
also:hoppy,malty
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gusswerk Austrian Amber Ale

◎ Appearance

Medium amber color with a warm, translucent glow characteristic of the style. The head forms with gentle persistence, leaving delicate lacing on the glass as it recedes. Carbonation presents as fine and restrained, contributing to a composed visual presence.

medium ambertranslucentsoft carbonationfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright stone fruit—bitter orange, peach, and apricot—layered beneath a distinct herbal bite. Caramel and biscuit notes ground the profile, while organic American hops introduce grapefruit and citrus freshness. English ale yeast adds subtle complexity without dominating the composition.

bitter orangestone fruitherbal bitecitruscaramel

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and round on the palate, with gentle carbonation supporting the flavor progression. Mid-palate develops dry malt, star fruit, and returning bitter orange notes. The bitterness builds steadily without harshness, balancing the residual sweetness and creating a well-integrated finish.

soft mouthfeeldry maltbitter orangebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish extends with herbal character—dried thyme and oregano emerge distinctly—and settles into a clear, lingering bitterness. The dryness persists without astringency, leaving a clean and composed aftertaste.

herbal finishdry aftertastelingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
76
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

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