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O'Doul's Amber

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🌍 United States · Alcohol-Free Lager · One of 99 Alcohol-Free Lagers in hopIQ

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

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)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Very light frame.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very light and crisp.

Built for the second pour — a clean shape that stays inviting through the round.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Alcohol-Free Lager.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
caramel
toasty
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of O'Doul's Amber

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Stein
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with O'Doul's Amber

About Alcohol-Free Lager

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What is a Alcohol-Free Lager?

Alcohol-Free Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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