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St-Ambroise Red Ale

McAuslan Brewing
Canada·Red Ale
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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
carameltoastynutty
caramel
toasty
nutty
malty
roasted
chocolate
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent caramel and toasted bread notes, creating a warm, inviting character.
also:bready,earthy
not found:hoppy,fruity,smoky

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
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 Red Ale

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