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1892 Traditional Ale

Quidi Vidi Brewing Company
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🌍 Canada · Amber Ale · One of 32 Amber Ales in hopIQ

The first beer the brewery ever made, built on two-row malt and a mix of North American and European hops. It pours a deep amber and holds a modest off-white head. Caramel and toasted bread lead the aroma, with a soft nutty edge behind them, while the hops contribute a light floral and faintly herbal lift rather than citrus. Malt sweetness carries the middle without turning heavy, and a mild bitterness trims the finish clean.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Amber Ale.
Hop character
floral
herbal
hoppy
Malt character
caramel
toasty
malty
nutty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 1892 Traditional Ale

Appearance

This ale presents a deep amber hue that catches the light with warmth and clarity. The modest off-white head settles quickly but leaves a delicate lace along the glass walls, evidence of restrained carbonation and clean malt character. The body is bright and transparent, inviting the drinker to admire its copper-toned clarity.

deep amberoff-white headbright clarity

Aroma

The nose leads with inviting caramel and toasted bread notes, grounded in the foundation of two-row malt. A soft nutty undertone provides subtle depth, while the blend of North American and European hops contributes a delicate floral quality with faint herbal hints—restrained rather than assertive. There is no citrus aggression here; instead, the hop character integrates gracefully with the malt-forward profile.

carameltoasted breadfloral-herbalsoft nutty edge

Taste

Malt sweetness forms the core of the palate, carried by caramel and toasted grain flavors that build gently through the mid-palate without becoming cloying. The nuttiness persists as a supporting note, while a mild bitterness emerges cleanly to balance the sweetness and prevent heaviness. The finish remains crisp and composed, with no sharp edges or rough transitions.

malt sweetnesscaramel-toastymild bitternessclean balance

Finish

The finish is trim and dry, with the mild bitterness cutting through cleanly to close the experience. A whisper of floral and herbal character lingers briefly, affirming the careful restraint shown throughout.

clean drylingering floral-herbal
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of 1892 Traditional Ale

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with 1892 Traditional Ale

About Amber Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a 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 Amber Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, toasty, nutty character as 1892 Traditional Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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