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Last Waltz

Dancing Man Brewery
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🌍 United Kingdom · American Amber Ale · One of 56 American Amber Ales in hopIQ

"We first brewed this to commemorate 100 years since Wallace Hartley's band played their last waltz on board the sinking Titanic. It soon became a regular in our range owing to its complex yet easy drinking and moreish nature." A tribute to Southampton's most poignant maritime moment.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber11
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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

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Amber Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
caramel
malty
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Last Waltz

Appearance

Last Waltz presents a warm amber hue with excellent clarity and a dense, cream-colored head that clings persistently to the glass walls. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a gentle effervescence that supports the beer's approachable character. Light passes through cleanly, revealing the beer's true copper-amber tone.

warm amberpersistent head lacingbright claritymoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced caramel and toasted Malz notes, grounded and inviting without excess sweetness. A subtle hop character emerges beneath—earthy and restrained—while clean fermentation allows a delicate fruity note to surface in the background. The overall impression is balanced and approachable, with no sharp or aggressive edges.

caramel Malztoasted grainsubtle noble hopclean fermentation

Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with caramel and malty sweetness establishing themselves without cloying the palate. Mid-palate develops a gentle hoppy bitterness and subtle fruity undertones that provide structure and prevent flatness. The finish remains clean and crisp, with lingering toasted grain character and a measured bitterness that invites the next sip.

caramel sweetnessbalanced bitternesssmooth malt bodysubtle fruit esters

Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with bitterness fading gracefully into a warm, toasted grain aftertaste. The beer's drinkability shines here—the conclusion is inviting rather than demanding, leaving a pleasant dryness on the palate.

dry finishtoasted aftertastelingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Last Waltz

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 Last Waltz

About American Amber Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American 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 American Amber Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, malty, clean character as Last Waltz will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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