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Marble Red Ale

Marble Brewery
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🌍 United States · American Amber Ale · One of 56 American Amber Ales in hopIQ

Marble's approachable everyday ale. Rich caramel and toffee malt with a firm American hop bitterness and a clean finish. The house red of Albuquerque — warm-coloured like the desert sunset.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber13
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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

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

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
nutty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Marble Red Ale

Appearance

Deep amber to copper-red in color, reminiscent of desert sandstone catching late sunlight. The beer presents brilliant clarity with a dense, tan head that displays good retention and fine Schaumkleiden down the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a lively yet controlled visual presence.

copper-redbrilliant claritydense head retentiondesert-hued

Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced caramel and toffee notes from the rich Malz bill, followed by subtle toasty undertones that echo the beer's approachable character. American hop varieties contribute a clean herbal and earthy dimension without overpowering the malt foundation. A whisper of nuttiness rounds out the aromatic profile.

caramel-forwardtoffee sweetnesstoasty maltclean hop character

Taste

The palate opens with rounded caramel and malt sweetness, building into a toasty, full-bodied mid-section that feels smooth and well-balanced. A firm but measured American hop bitterness emerges in the mid-palate, integrating seamlessly with the malt rather than dominating it. The finish transitions clean and crisp, with lingering toffee and a subtle nutty dryness.

caramel-richsmooth malt bodybalanced bitternesstoffee-malt blend

Finish

Medium-length, dry finish with residual caramel sweetness fading into a clean, crisp aftertaste. The beer refreshes the palate without harshness, leaving a subtle hoppy dryness that invites the next sip.

clean dry-outmedium lengthrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Marble Red Ale

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 Marble Red Ale

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 rich, caramel, toasty character as Marble Red Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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