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O'Doul's Amber

Anheuser-Busch
United States·Alcohol-Free Lager
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O'Doul's Amber is the darker counterpart to O'Doul's, brewed from two-row barley with specialty caramel and Munich malts and a blend of domestic and imported hops. Like the golden version it is fermented and aged to full maturity before the alcohol is removed by low-temperature, low-pressure distillation. It pours a clear amber with a small head. Caramel and toasted bread crust lead the nose, the palate is rich and slightly sweet with a soft toffee note, and a flavorful hop bitterness gives the finish its shape.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2000
Great American Beer Festival
Gold · 2001
Great American Beer Festival
Gold · 2002
Great American Beer Festival
Non-Alcoholic (Beer) Malt Beverages
Silver · 2003
Great American Beer Festival
★Bronze — Great American Beer Festival
★Gold — Great American Beer Festival
★Gold — Great American Beer Festival (Non-Alcoholic (Beer) Malt Beverages)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
carameltoastyhoppy
caramel
toasty
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with caramel sweetness and toasted bread crust, offering warmth without heaviness.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for O'Doul's Amber

◎ Appearance

O'Doul's Amber presents a clear, luminous amber hue with good transparency. The head is modest and ephemeral, settling quickly to a thin collar with minimal lacing. Carbonation appears restrained, consistent with the style's gentle character.

clear amberlight headlow carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with caramel sweetness and toasted bread crust, offering warmth without heaviness. Domestic and imported hops contribute a subtle herbal undertone beneath the malt-forward profile. The overall aromatic impression is balanced and inviting rather than assertive.

carameltoasted breadherbal hops

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and slightly sweet, with caramel malt flavors developing across the mid-palate. A soft toffee note provides body and mild richness. Flavorful hop bitterness arrives in the latter half of the palate, lending structure and definition without harshness, finishing with gentle lingering bitterness.

soft toffeecaramel sweetnessrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with a subtle hop bite that frames the aftertaste. Residual sweetness recedes gracefully, leaving a balanced and refreshing conclusion.

dry finishhop bite
75
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
75
Appearance
75
Finish
74
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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