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Michard Ambrée

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A warm amber from the Limousin highlands — caramel malts from local grain give this a rounded, biscuity sweetness balanced by a gentle hop bitterness. Smooth and malt-forward, a natural companion to Limousin beef and walnut dishes.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber16
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltyhoppy
caramel
malty
hoppy
bready
toasty
nutty
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted caramel and biscuit, backed by subtle warm grain character from local Limousin malt.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Michard Ambrée

◎ Appearance

A deep amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The color reflects the generous use of caramel malts, sitting squarely in the amber range with subtle reddish undertones. Carbonation is moderate and even throughout.

deep amberclearfine head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted caramel and biscuit, backed by subtle warm grain character from local Limousin malt. A gentle herbal hop presence threads through without dominating, while soft breadiness suggests proper malt complexity. The overall impression is rounded and inviting rather than aromatic-forward.

toasted caramelbiscuitygentle hopgrain-forward

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malt-centric, with pronounced caramel sweetness balanced by the beer's moderate bitterness. Mid-palate develops nutty, toasty notes that complement the rounded maltiness, while thirty IBUs provide structure without harsh edges. The finish leans toward the malt side, with a clean, slightly dry conclusion.

malt-drivencaramel sweetnessnutty depthbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering caramel and a whisper of toasted grain. Clean and dry on the back palate, with no astringency.

medium finishcleangrainy aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
79
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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Food Pairing

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About American Amber Ale

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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

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