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Ninkasi Ambrée

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One of Ninkasi's emblematic beers since the very first batch in 1997. A malty, fruity amber brewed with American hops for notes of caramel, fruit, and citrus. Refreshing bitterness, light body, and highly aromatic — the beer that has seduced Ninkasi fans since their founding year.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop 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
maltyfruityhoppy
malty
fruity
hoppy
caramel
citrusy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with caramel and toasted malt notes, providing a solid, welcoming foundation.
also:orange
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ninkasi Ambrée

◎ Appearance

Burnished amber color with excellent clarity and a bright, golden-orange hue when held to light. A dense, creamy head forms on the pour and maintains good retention, with fine lacing clinging to the glass. Carbonation is lively and visible, creating a vibrant visual presence.

amber-goldclearcreamy headbright lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with caramel and toasted malt notes, providing a solid, welcoming foundation. American hop varieties contribute citrus and light orange peel aromas, layered with subtle stone fruit character. The overall impression is balanced and inviting, with no aggressive alcohol presence.

caramel maltcitrus and orangestone fruitclean American hops

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with caramel sweetness establishing the flavor base. The mid-palate develops citrus notes and a gentle hoppy character that integrates seamlessly with the fruity undertones. Bitterness arrives cleanly at mid-palate, refreshing rather than assertive, with a light body that drinks easy and approachable.

caramel sweetnessbalanced citruslight bodygentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and quick, with residual caramel notes fading into a dry, hop-driven aftertaste. The refreshing quality lingers pleasantly without heaviness.

dry finishcrisplight 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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Food Pairing

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About American Amber Ale

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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 malty, fruity, hoppy character as Ninkasi Ambrée will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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