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Cold Time Amber

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Cold Time Amber is the Amber Lager in Revolution's Cold Time lineup, brewed year-round in Chicago and sold in cans at 4.8% ABV. Toasty malt character leads the way, with subtle caramel notes behind it, and the finish stays clean. It sits beside the original Premium Lager, Extra and Dry as one of four in the family.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
toastymaltyclean
toasty
malty
clean
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with warm, toasty malt character that recalls biscuit and light caramel notes.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cold Time Amber

◎ Appearance

Copper-amber hue with excellent clarity and a medium, persistent head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is moderate and even, creating a gentle stream of fine bubbles that maintains visual presence throughout the pour.

copper-amberclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with warm, toasty malt character that recalls biscuit and light caramel notes. Noble hop presence is restrained but present, offering a subtle herbal earthiness that complements rather than dominates the malt-forward aromatic profile.

toasty maltcaramel sweetnessnoble hop spicebiscuit notes

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable with toasted grain and subtle caramel sweetness establishing the palate. Mid-palate develops a clean, malty body without heaviness, balanced by a modest 22 IBU bitterness that never becomes sharp. The finish remains crisp and refreshing, with the toasty character lingering without stickiness.

malty sweetnesstoasted grainbalanced bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and moderate in length, with toasted malt notes fading smoothly into a light, pleasant hop bitterness. Leaves the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

drysmooth faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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About Amber Lager

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What is a Amber Lager?

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