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St-Ambroise Raspberry Ale

McAuslan Brewing
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🌍 Canada · Pale Ale · One of 144 Pale Ales in hopIQ

A summer beer built on a pale ale base and brewed with fresh raspberries. It pours deep ruby red; ripe raspberry dominates the aroma, with a faint floral hop note behind it. The tartness of the fruit runs against a soft caramel malt sweetness, and the finish stays dry and clean, the 25 IBU keeping the fruit from turning syrupy. Brewed once a year.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
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AWARDS

Bronze · 2014
Canadian Brewing Awards
Fruit Beer
Bronze — Canadian Brewing Awards (Fruit Beer)
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 mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

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

AI-generated sensory profile for St-Ambroise Raspberry Ale

Appearance

A deep ruby red pour that glows with translucent clarity in the glass. The head forms a moderate, persistent white crown with fine retention and fair lacing down the sides. Carbonation is visible and lively, suggesting a refreshing mouthfeel.

deep ruby redclearmoderate headbright carbonation

Aroma

Ripe raspberry dominates the nose with immediate fruit-forward intensity. A faint floral hop note emerges beneath, adding subtle complexity without overpowering the berry character. The overall bouquet is fresh and summery, with no harsh or oxidative notes.

ripe raspberryfloral hopsfresh fruitclean

Taste

Tartness from the raspberries cuts across the palate with genuine acidity, balanced against a soft caramel malt sweetness that prevents the beer from becoming sharp. The 25 IBU provides structural support without aggressive bitterness, keeping the composition harmonious and the fruit from sliding into cloying territory.

tart berrycaramel maltdry balancegentle bitterness

Finish

The finish dries cleanly with a lingering raspberry tartness that fades to a dry, slightly bitter aftertaste. The overall impression is refreshing and crisp, with no syrupy residue.

dry finishclean aftertaste
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of St-Ambroise Raspberry Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

Food Pairing

What to eat with St-Ambroise Raspberry Ale

About Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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

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