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Tailwagger Amber

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Fruit and caramel meet in Tailwagger Amber, an easygoing amber that goes down easily, brewed with malted barley from Wisconsin and its cousin state Minnesota. It is made to keep you company at home or on a brief escape at the local happy hour, a friendly greeting for days that are short and work that is long.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
caramelfruitymalty
caramel
fruity
malty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with inviting caramel sweetness backed by subtle fruitiness—dried stone fruit and a hint of citrus zest.
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tailwagger Amber

◎ Appearance

Tailwagger presents a warm amber hue with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing down the glass. The carbonation is moderate and steady, creating a gentle visual rhythm that reflects the beer's approachable character. Light transmission reveals golden highlights at the edges, characteristic of the style's balanced Malz profile.

warm amberclearfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with inviting caramel sweetness backed by subtle fruitiness—dried stone fruit and a hint of citrus zest. Underneath lies a clean, malty foundation with light biscuit notes from the Wisconsin and Minnesota barley. Noble hop character emerges as a supporting voice, adding modest herbal and spice nuances without dominance.

caramel-forwarddried fruitclean maltherbal hops

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with caramel and light toffee flavors establishing themselves immediately on the palate. Mid-palate sustains the malty sweetness while fruit notes—apple and stone fruit—weave through alongside gentle bitterness from restrained Edelhopfen. The finish remains smooth and balanced, neither cloying nor overly dry, with lingering caramel and a whisper of hop spice.

caramel sweetnessfruity middlesoft bitternessbalanced

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately persistent, fading gradually from caramel into a dry, pleasant echo of malt. Bitterness retreats gracefully, leaving the drinker with a sense of easy completeness rather than sharp impact.

smooth fademalty aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
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

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, fruity, smooth-drinking character as Tailwagger Amber will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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