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An amber ale the brewery describes as a rebuild of the first beer it released in 1997: a bigger malt bill and several late hop additions on top. It pours clear amber red with slightly off-white foam. The aroma is fruity and spicy, and the palate opens on toasted malt and toffee before turning floral and fruity towards a moderately bitter finish. It sits at the maltier end of the range.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
toastyfruitymalty
toasty
fruity
malty
floral
spicy
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with ripe fruit notes—stone fruit and subtle citrus—layered beneath warm spice and gentle floral undertones.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fancy Pants

◎ Appearance

Pours a clear amber-red, clean and bright. The head is slightly off-white, compact, and settles to a thin collar with modest lacing. Carbonation is evident but restrained, characteristic of a well-balanced ale.

amber-red, clearoff-white headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with ripe fruit notes—stone fruit and subtle citrus—layered beneath warm spice and gentle floral undertones. Toasted malt provides a grounding sweetness without overwhelming; the overall impression is balanced and inviting rather than assertive.

ripe fruit, stone fruittoasted maltfloral spice

◐ Taste

Entry is malty and toasty, with toffee and caramel building across the mid-palate. The sweetness is restrained and anchored by the substantial malt bill. Floral and fruity notes emerge in the mid-palate, leading to a moderate bitterness that persists without sharpness into the finish.

toasted malt, toffeecaramel sweetnessfloral, fruity fruitmoderate bitter

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately dry with lingering bitterness and malt character. Aftertaste shows continued fruitiness and a subtle spiced warmth that fades cleanly.

moderate bittermalty aftertaste
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
78
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Amber Ale

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