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Michard Ambrée

Bières Michard
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🌍 France · American Amber Ale · One of 56 American Amber Ales in hopIQ

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
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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 American Amber Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
caramel
malty
bready
nutty
toasty
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Michard Ambrée

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 Michard Ambrée

About American Amber Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, malty, rich character as Michard Ambrée will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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