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Red Rock Amber Ale

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Caramel malt and dark bread sit under a dank American hop character that leans in hard, finishing with a slight bitterness. Red Rock builds it with a heavy hand of caramel malt, so it lands malty at 5% ABV and 32 IBU. Red Rock brews and pours it in Salt Lake City.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter32 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelmaltyhoppy
caramel
malty
hoppy
dank
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced caramel malt sweetness, underscored by toasted bread notes that give the beer depth.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Red Rock Amber Ale

◎ Appearance

Red Rock Amber Ale presents a deep copper-amber hue with excellent clarity. The pour generates a substantial tan head that clings to the glass in persistent lacing, demonstrating strong foam stability and carbonation presence.

deep copperclearstrong head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced caramel malt sweetness, underscored by toasted bread notes that give the beer depth. A dank American hop character emerges in the background, adding an earthy, herbal dimension that prevents the malt from becoming cloying.

caramel maltdark breaddank hopsearthy

◐ Taste

Entry is decidedly malty and smooth, with caramel sweetness dominant across the palate. Mid-palate develops bready character alongside a building dank hop bitterness that gradually asserts itself, creating a counterpoint to the rich malt foundation. Finish carries a moderate bitter edge that feels clean rather than harsh.

malty sweetnessbread crustdank finishbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish tapers to a soft bitterness with lingering caramel notes. Aftertaste is relatively short but pleasant, leaving the mouth refreshed rather than fatigued.

soft bitternessbrief aftertaste
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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

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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.

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