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Oosik Amber Ale

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Toasted malt and caramel define this amber altbier, with a smooth malt character and a big mouthfeel under traditional noble hops. Pale, Munich and crystal malts go into the kettle, and a special yeast ferments it at cool lager temperatures, in the manner of a German altbier. 5% ABV, 11 IBU, poured on draft in Alaska.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Mild11 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
noble hopcarameltoasty
noble hop
caramel
toasty
roasted
malty
clean
Aroma
Noble hops provide a restrained, herbal top note with subtle floral undertones.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oosik Amber Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head. The lacing clings to the glass in delicate rings as the beer is consumed, revealing the beer's carbonation and malt structure. The color sits at the boundary between copper and russet, characteristic of traditional altbier.

deep amberclearpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

Noble hops provide a restrained, herbal top note with subtle floral undertones. Beneath lies a warm layer of toasted and caramel-forward malt, suggesting Munich malt character. The yeast fermentation at cool lager temperatures keeps the profile clean and integrated, with no fruity esters or phenolic distraction.

noble hops, herbaltoasted maltcaramel notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft caramel sweetness and a pronounced toasted malt richness that fills the mouth completely. Noble hops introduce a moderate bitterness (11 IBU) that balances rather than dominates, while the malt backbone remains smooth and well-rounded. The full body carries malt flavors through the mid-palate without any rough edges.

caramel sweetnesssmooth maltmoderate bitternessfull-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively dry, with the toasted malt character lingering gently on the palate. A subtle noble hop dryness completes the aftertaste without astringency.

clean finishmalt-forward aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
78
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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