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Easter Ale

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A full-bodied amber ale at 5.6%, revived by Harvey's as the country came out of lockdown and released for March and April. Sweet malt is set against local Fuggle, Pilgrim, Cascade and Golding hops: a fresh, lightly hoppy and sweet nose, then toffee and caramel on the palate, a touch of spice reminiscent of a hot cross bun, and a dry finish with pleasant bitterness.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Silver · 2026
World Beer Awards
Silver · 2024
World Beer Awards
★Silver — World Beer Awards
★Silver — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelspicyhoppy
caramel
spicy
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh, inviting malt sweetness grounded in toffee and caramel notes.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Easter Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep amber hue with a warm, burnished glow characteristic of the style. The beer presents good clarity with a dense, off-white head that demonstrates solid retention and lacing. Fine carbonation creates a persistent mousse that clings evenly to the glass.

deep amberdense headwell-retained lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh, inviting malt sweetness grounded in toffee and caramel notes. Local Fuggle, Pilgrim, Cascade and Golding hops contribute a lightly herbal and slightly floral character, avoiding any aggressive bittering. A subtle spice note reminiscent of warm baking spices emerges beneath the malt forward profile.

sweet malttoffee, caramelfresh hop spice

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied with toffee and caramel building gently in the mid-palate, creating a rounded sweetness. A distinctive spice character—reminiscent of hot cross bun spicing—weaves through the malt, adding complexity and depth. The bitterness arrives measured and clean, finishing dry without any harsh edges.

toffee, caramel sweetnesshot cross bun spicedry, measured bitterness

◑ Finish

A clean, dry finish with pleasant bitterness that lingers without dominating. The aftertaste carries light spice and a subtle malt echo, fading gradually with no cloying residue.

clean, drysubtle spice aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
76
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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same full-bodied, caramel, sweet character as Easter Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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