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Harboe Amber Lager

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A lager with a twist: a deeper golden colour and a well-balanced, rich taste of caramel malt and hops. It was first brewed in 1993 for Harboe's 110th anniversary. It belongs to the local assortment and comes from the brewery founded in Skælskør in 1883.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelmaltyhoppy
caramel
malty
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose presents a prominent caramel-malt character with subtle toasted grain notes that anchor the profile.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Harboe Amber Lager

◎ Appearance

Deep golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine white head that settles into delicate lacing along the glass. The carbonation is moderate and steady, supporting a stable foam collar throughout the tasting. The visual presentation strikes a balance between the pale lagers and darker amber styles.

deep goldenclearfine head retentionmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a prominent caramel-malt character with subtle toasted grain notes that anchor the profile. Noble hop varieties contribute a restrained floral and herbal undertone without dominating the bouquet. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no yeast-derived esters or off-notes.

caramel malttoasted grainnoble hopsclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a rich caramel sweetness that carries through the mid-palate with good body and malt complexity. Moderate hop bitterness (22 IBU) arrives in the mid-section, providing balance without aggression. The finish is smooth and malty, with the residual sweetness slightly outweighing the hop character.

caramel forwardfull-bodiedbalanced bitternessmalty finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is medium in length, lingering pleasantly with warm caramel and grain notes. A gentle drying sensation emerges, inviting another sip without leaving astringency.

caramel fadegentle drying
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

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

Stein

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

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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.

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