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Leffe Ambrée

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Leffe Ambrée is a double malt beer with an enveloping, decisive flavour. Its aroma is spicy, with toasted, hopped notes and a hint of orange peel, and the palate carries notes from the roasting of the malts. A specially designed hopping lets different tastes stand out. It is top-fermented and comes in at 6.6% ABV.

ABV
6.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
spicytoastyroasted
spicy
toasty
roasted
hoppy
malty
orange
Aroma
The nose is immediately spicy and warm, with prominent toasted grain and a subtle hoppy structure that avoids aggression.
also:caramel
not found:juicy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Leffe Ambrée

◎ Appearance

Leffe Ambrée presents a burnished amber hue with excellent clarity and a light golden sheen when held to light. The head is dense and cream-colored, settling to a persistent collar with fine lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and even, contributing to a refined visual presence.

burnished amberdense, persistent headfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately spicy and warm, with prominent toasted grain and a subtle hoppy structure that avoids aggression. Citrus notes—specifically orange peel—emerge in the mid-palate, complemented by a restrained herbal undertone. The overall impression is one of layered malt character, where the roasting provides an enveloping foundation.

spicy warmthtoasted grainorange peelherbal hop notes

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and malty, with caramel sweetness and toasted grain flavors establishing the core. Mid-palate reveals a balanced interplay of residual sweetness and gentle bitterness, while coriander-like spice adds complexity without dominating. The finish settles into a dry, slightly bitter conclusion that leaves a lingering maltiness on the palate.

malty sweetnesscaramel, toasted grainbalanced bitternessspiced complexity

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium-length, trailing into a dry, softly bitter aftertaste. Residual toasted grain and a whisper of caramel persist as the beer fades.

dry finishtoasted grain aftertastesoft bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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 spicy, toasty, roasted character as Leffe Ambrée will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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