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Red Donkey

Santorini Brewing Company
Greece·Amber Ale
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Santorini Brewing Company's amber ale — Red Donkey is a malt-forward amber ale brewed on Santorini with caramel and crystal malts. Copper-amber with a rich caramel sweetness, balanced hop bitterness and a smooth, medium-bodied finish. Red Donkey is the darker, more warming sibling to the Yellow Donkey pale ale: a proper craft amber from one of Greece's most scenic brewing locations.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltyhoppy
caramel
malty
hoppy
toasty
bready
Aroma
The nose is dominated by sweet caramel and toasted malt notes, with subtle crystal malt undertones that provide depth and warmth.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Red Donkey

◎ Appearance

Red Donkey presents a striking copper-amber hue that catches the light beautifully, characteristic of a well-crafted amber ale. The beer displays excellent clarity with a warm, inviting glow. Expect a modest but stable white head with good retention, indicating proper carbonation and a quality malt foundation.

copper-amberclearwhite headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by sweet caramel and toasted malt notes, with subtle crystal malt undertones that provide depth and warmth. Delicate citrus hop aromatics peek through without overwhelming, complemented by faint floral notes that suggest a balanced brewing philosophy. The overall impression is inviting and approachable, with no harsh or off-putting elements.

carameltoasted maltcitrus hopsfloral

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a rich caramel sweetness that defines the mid-palate experience, supported by smooth malty backbone and subtle grain complexity. Citrus-forward hop character emerges progressively, providing balanced bitterness (25 IBUs) that cleanses without dominating. The medium body feels substantial yet sessionable, with no cloying sweetness or harsh edges.

caramel-sweetmaltybalanced bitternesscitrus notes

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and smooth, fading gracefully with lingering caramel sweetness and gentle hop bitterness in equal measure. A warming quality persists, inviting another sip without any astringency or unpleasant aftertaste.

smoothlingering sweetnesswarming
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
83
Finish
81
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 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, malty, sweet character as Red Donkey will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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