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Gunners Ale

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A red ale that the brewmaster matched to the colours of the London football club Arsenal, composed from carefully chosen malt and hop varieties. The club was founded in 1886, plays at the Emirates Stadium in north London and has a Danish supporters' club, Arsenal Danmark.

ABV
7.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
amber12
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppymaltycaramel
hoppy
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with forward noble hop character—earthy and refined—layered beneath warm caramel and bread-like malt tones.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gunners Ale

◎ Appearance

Gunners Ale presents a burnished amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass in delicate lace patterns. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a soft, creamy mouthfeel on first contact. The color deepens slightly toward the edges, reflecting the careful balance of caramel malts in the grist.

amber, clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with forward noble hop character—earthy and refined—layered beneath warm caramel and bread-like malt tones. A subtle sweetness emerges as the beer warms, suggesting biscuit and light toffee notes. The yeast works quietly in the background, allowing the malt-and-hop interplay to dominate.

noble hopscaramel maltbiscuit

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and well-rounded, with a malt-forward core of caramel sweetness balanced by restrained hop bitterness. The mid-palate reveals depth: toasted grain character and a gentle floral hop presence build gradually without aggression. Finish tapers cleanly, leaving a light dry sensation and lingering malt sweetness rather than harsh tannins.

smooth entrybalanced malt-hopdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is moderate in length, fading into a pleasant, residual caramel sweetness with a whisper of hop dryness. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, inviting another sip.

moderate lengthmalt-driven aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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 Amber Ale

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What is a 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.

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