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St-Ambroise Red Ale

McAuslan Brewing
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🌍 Canada · Red Ale · One of 11 Red Ales in hopIQ

A malt-led ale in the classic red mould, built on caramel malt over a pale base. The colour is deep copper; the aroma carries caramel and toasted bread with a faint earthy hop note from Golding and Willamette. Caramel and cocoa carry the palate, backed by a nutty, lightly roasted edge, and at 25 IBU the bitterness stays in the background so the finish reads soft and biscuity rather than dry.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber14
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

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Red Ale.
Hop character
earthy
Malt character
caramel
malty
nutty
toasty
chocolate
roasted
bready
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for St-Ambroise Red Ale

Appearance

Deep copper colour with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing down the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a composed, refined presentation throughout the pour.

deep copperclearfine head lacingmoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with prominent caramel and toasted bread notes, creating a warm, inviting character. Subtle earthiness from Golding and Willamette hops provides gentle complexity without dominating, while a faint cocoa undertone adds depth to the overall aromatic profile.

caramel malttoasted breadearthy hopscocoa whispers

Taste

Caramel and cocoa anchor the palate, supported by nutty and lightly roasted grain flavours that build a satisfying malty foundation. The 25 IBU bitterness remains restrained, allowing the sweetness to persist without becoming cloying, while a biscuity character emerges in the mid-palate.

caramel-forwardnutty roastbiscuity maltlow bitterness

Finish

The finish is soft and gently biscuity, with the malt sweetness lingering pleasantly rather than asserting any sharp dryness. A subtle nuttiness and toast persist in the aftertaste, creating a warm, approachable conclusion.

soft malt finishbiscuitywarm aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

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

About Red Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Red Ale?

Red 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 Red Ale

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

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