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St-Ambroise Gluten-Free Apricot

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🌍 Canada · Apricot Ale · One of 2 Apricot Ales in hopIQ

A gluten-free blonde with apricot, brewed on millet, corn and rice. Ripe apricot leads without turning sweet, backed by a light cereal note and the herbal, faintly spicy character of Willamette and Saaz. The grain base is thinner than a malt version, which keeps the fruit clear-edged rather than jammy, and at 15 IBU the bitterness stays in the background. Golden in the glass, with a short, gently tart finish.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden8
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

Crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Apricot Ale.
Hop character
herbal
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
tart
clean
Distinctive notes
spicy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for St-Ambroise Gluten-Free Apricot

◎ Appearance

Golden and bright in the glass, with clear transparency and good light transmission. The head forms gently and recedes quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the sides of the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated.

golden, brightfine carbonationshort-lived foam

◌ Aroma

Ripe apricot leads the nose without veering into confection or stone-fruit preserves. Beneath the fruit sits a delicate cereal note from the gluten-free grain base, along with herbal and faintly spicy character from Willamette and Saaz hops. The overall impression remains clean and fruity rather than grainy or sweet.

fresh apricotherbal, spicy hopslight cereal notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with clear apricot character that persists through the mid-palate without becoming jammy or cloying. A light cereal foundation supports the fruit, while Willamette and Saaz deliver restrained herbal and spicy notes. Bitterness remains in the background at 15 IBU, allowing the fruit and herbs to play forward without harsh edges.

apricot-forwardherbal complexitylow bitternessclean malt base

◑ Finish

The finish is short and gently tart, with the apricot retreating cleanly and the herbal character fading without a lingering afterglow. A subtle drying sensation closes the experience.

tart, crispshort finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
75
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of St-Ambroise Gluten-Free Apricot

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 6–9°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 St-Ambroise Gluten-Free Apricot

About Apricot Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Apricot Ale?

Apricot Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Apricot Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, herbal, light character as St-Ambroise Gluten-Free Apricot will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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