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Roots

La Quince Brewing Co.
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🌍 Spain · Amber Ale · One of 14 Amber Ales in hopIQ

A hoppy amber ale — caramel malt backbone with a pronounced hop character.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
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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

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Amber Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
malty
caramel
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Roots

Appearance

Roots presents a deep amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence typical of the style. Light catches the beer's copper-tinged body with warmth and definition.

deep amberclearfine head lacing

Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced noble hop character—herbal and moderately floral—layered over a solid caramel-forward malt foundation. There is no sharp phenolic edge, allowing the malt sweetness and hop aromatics to develop together in balanced measure. A subtle earthiness rounds the profile without dominating.

herbal hopscaramel maltearthy undertone

Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with caramel sweetness establishing itself immediately across the palate. Mid-palate reveals a clean hop bitterness that builds gradually, complementing rather than overwhelming the malt backbone. The finish is dry and moderately bitter, with lingering hop character that fades cleanly.

smooth malt entrymoderate bitternessdry finish

Finish

The aftertaste persists with a balanced blend of caramel notes and gentle hop bitterness, neither cloying nor excessively dry. A light mineral edge provides definition as the beer fades.

lingering hopsclean exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Roots

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 Roots

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 malty, caramel, hoppy character as Roots will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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