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Legacy Ale

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Smoky in character, this ale was crafted exclusively for Wisconsin, the brewery's home state, and is built around football season. It is available only in Wisconsin and only from August to February, for tailgates and touchdown celebrations, and it nods to the craft legacy of Leinenkugel's brewing.

Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
amber12
Where this beer sits
Body
no reading yet
Sweetness
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Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
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Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
smokymaltyhoppy
smoky
malty
hoppy
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with distinctive smoke character that frames the entire aromatic profile, giving the beer a grounded, campfire-like quality.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Legacy Ale

◎ Appearance

Legacy Ale presents a deep amber hue with excellent clarity and a well-defined copper tone characteristic of the style. The head forms with moderate density and displays good retention, creating fine lacing along the glass as it settles. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, contributing to a stable presentation throughout the pour.

deep amberclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinctive smoke character that frames the entire aromatic profile, giving the beer a grounded, campfire-like quality. Beneath this smokiness lies warm Malz sweetness with subtle caramel notes, while restrained noble hop elements add a faint herbal balance. The overall impression is cohesive and malty-forward, with smoke as the defining aromatic anchor.

smoky, campfire-likewarm Malz sweetnesssubtle caramelnoble hop notes

◐ Taste

On the palate, smoke integrates seamlessly with malty sweetness, creating a full-bodied foundation that feels smooth and approachable. Caramel notes develop midway through, providing depth without cloying, while the 28 IBU bitterness emerges as a supporting player rather than a dominant force—enough to frame the Malz character without overwhelming the profile. The hop presence remains subtle and refined, allowing the smoke-Malz interplay to take center stage.

smooth, full-bodiedintegrated smokerestrained bitternessMalz-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with smoke lingering gently into the aftertaste alongside residual caramel sweetness. Bitterness fades gracefully, leaving a balanced, warming conclusion that invites another sip.

clean finishlingering smokewarming
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
77
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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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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