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Otter Amber

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Lemon, pineapple and soft tropical fruit lead, with citrus and spice on the nose, a balanced, slightly bitter flavour and a hint of ginger if you go looking for it. Cara malt and Willamette hops shape this full-bodied golden amber beer, first brewed in March 2009 to complete the Otter range. In 2014 CAMRA named it Champion Bitter of Britain for the South West.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2014
Champion Beer of Britain (regional, South West)
Bitter
Bronze · 2026
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, South West)
Cask British Bitter (up to 4.4%)
Silver · 2025
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, South West)
Cask Session Pale Ale
★Gold — Champion Beer of Britain (regional, South West) (Bitter)
★Bronze — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, South West) (Cask British Bitter (up to 4.4%))
★Silver — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, South West) (Cask Session Pale Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfruitytropical
citrusy
fruity
tropical
spicy
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant lemon and pineapple, layered with soft tropical fruit notes.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Otter Amber

◎ Appearance

A bright golden amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is moderate and even, with good foam retention and delicate lacing that clings to the glass as you drink.

bright golden amberclearfine white headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant lemon and pineapple, layered with soft tropical fruit notes. Citrus and gentle spice emerge on the second pass, while subtle herbal and earthy undertones from the Willamette hops provide balance without dominating.

lemon, pineappletropical fruitcitrus, spiceherbal undertone

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and well-rounded, opening with bright citrus and tropical fruit that transitions into a clean, malty middle supported by Cara malt sweetness. A moderately dry bitter finish develops gradually, with a whisper of ginger spice if you seek it, creating genuine balance rather than sharp edges.

full-bodiedcitrus-forwardmalty sweetnessmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with a lingering bitter edge that remains pleasant and clean. The aftertaste fades to subtle tropical fruit and a dry, crisp sensation.

medium finishclean bittercrisp aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
83
Finish
80
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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