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Peace Tree Red Rambler

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Peace Tree's flagship American amber — 5.8% ABV, toasted-caramel malt spine, moderate citric hop lift, smooth-round finish. The Iowa brewery's longest-standing packaged beer, in 6-pack bottles for over a decade. Fuller-bodied than a pale ale, more approachable than a red IPA — the classic amber slot done straight.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltytoastycaramel
malty
toasty
caramel
bready
clean
nutty
Aroma
Toasted and caramel-forward on the nose, with a foundation of biscuity malt character.
also:hoppy,citrusy,floral
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Peace Tree Red Rambler

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper-red hue, clear and bright with excellent transparency. A dense, off-white head forms readily and clings persistently to the glass, leaving fine lacework down the sides. Carbonation is moderate and steady, characteristic of a well-conditioned ale.

deep amber-redclear and brightpersistent head retention

◌ Aroma

Toasted and caramel-forward on the nose, with a foundation of biscuity malt character. Moderate citric and floral hop notes emerge from beneath, adding brightness without dominating. A subtle nuttiness rounds the profile, suggesting dry roasted grain without any burnt edges.

toasted maltcaramel sweetnesscitric hopsfloral lift

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a full, round malt body centered on caramel and bread crust flavors. Moderate bittering provides balance without aggression; citric and floral hops integrate cleanly into the mid-palate. The finish maintains that bready, slightly nutty character while remaining smooth and approachable.

caramel-malt forwardbalanced bitternessclean citrus note

◑ Finish

A medium-length, satisfying finish that tapers smoothly without astringency. The aftertaste leans toward biscuit and light toast, with residual hop character fading gracefully.

smooth taperbiscuit aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
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 American Amber Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

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