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Red River Valley Amber

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Named for the famous flat, fertile valley that bisects Grand Forks — a smooth amber ale with caramel sweetness, toasty malt and a gentle hop finish. Approachable and well-balanced, the kind of beer that works for almost everyone.

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
toastycaramelmalty
toasty
caramel
malty
clean
hoppy
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with toasty Malz character — notes of bread crust and light caramel sweetness.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Red River Valley Amber

◎ Appearance

Red River Valley Amber presents a warm, medium amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head. The carbonation is moderate and even, with good lacing that clings steadily to the glass as you drink.

medium amberclearpersistent headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasty Malz character — notes of bread crust and light caramel sweetness. Beneath lies a gentle, herbal hop presence that doesn't overwhelm, complemented by subtle grain backbone.

toasty maltbread crustcaramelgentle hops

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate bitterness from noble-style hops. The mid-palate maintains malty body and toasted grain flavor without cloying, leading to a clean, slightly crisp finish that avoids excess residual sweetness.

caramel malttoasted grainbalanced bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and brief, with lingering malt warmth that fades quickly. Bitterness ebbs gently, leaving the palate refreshed rather than parched.

clean finishmalt warmthgentle fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
80
Appearance
79
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

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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

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

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