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Point Amber Lager

Stevens Point Brewery
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🌍 United States · Amber Lager · One of 38 Amber Lagers in hopIQ

Developed in the early 1990s as the brewery's first step beyond its pale lagers, this beer was long sold as Point Classic Amber. Caramel malts give it a reddish copper colour and carry the flavour: soft caramel and lightly toasted bread lead, followed by a gentle sweetness and a delicate hop note. The body is medium and smooth, and the finish stays clean, with a restrained bitterness that keeps the malt in balance.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
SRM
amber12
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AWARDS

Silver · 2021
Denver International Beer Competition
Midwest Winner · 2020
U.S. Beer Tasting Championship
Amber/Red Ale
Bronze · 2020
U.S. Open Beer Championship
American Amber/California Common
Silver · 2018
World Beer Championships
Gold · 2017
U.S. Beer Tasting Championship
Silver · 2017
World Beer Championships
Bronze · 2017
Denver International Beer Competition
Bronze · 2017
Los Angeles International Beer Competition
Gold · 2016
U.S. Beer Tasting Championship
Silver · 2016
World Beer Championships
Bronze · 2016
Los Angeles International Beer Competition
Bronze · 2016
North American Beer Awards
Silver · 2014
World Beer Championships
Silver · 2013
World Beer Championships
Gold · 2012
North American Beer Awards
Silver · 2012
World Beer Championships
Silver · 2011
World Beer Championships
Silver · 2010
World Beer Championships
Bronze · 2008
World Beer Championships
Silver · 2002
World Beer Cup
American Style Amber Lager
Silver · 2001
World Beer Championships
Bronze · 1997
Great American Beer Festival
American Style Amber Lager
Gold · 1996
World Beer Cup
American Style Amber Lager
★Silver — Denver International Beer Competition
★Midwest Winner — U.S. Beer Tasting Championship (Amber/Red Ale)
★Bronze — U.S. Open Beer Championship (American Amber/California Common)
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
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Amber Lager.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Point Amber Lager

◎ Appearance

Reddish copper hue with good clarity and bright, lively carbonation. The head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. A visually approachable beer that displays the warm, inviting character typical of the amber lager style.

reddish copperclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Soft caramel malt dominates the nose, accompanied by a subtle toasted bread note that adds gentle depth without heaviness. A restrained hop aroma contributes a delicate, clean background character. The overall profile is balanced and straightforward, with no sharp or assertive elements.

caramel malttoasted breadsoft hop character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft caramel sweetness and lightly toasted bread flavors, carrying through the mid-palate with a gentle, approachable malt backbone. A delicate hop note provides subtle definition, while restrained bitterness maintains balance without dominating. The medium body feels smooth and clean on the tongue.

caramel sweetnesstoasted maltbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish remains clean and dry, with the restrained bitterness lingering briefly to frame the malt character. No sharp edges or lingering harshness; the aftertaste is composed and composed.

dry finishclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Point Amber Lager

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 Point Amber Lager

About Amber Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Amber Lager?

Amber 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.

Finding a similar Amber Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same flavor character as Point Amber Lager will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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