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Rushmore Amber Ale

Firehouse Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American Amber Ale · One of 56 American Amber Ales in hopIQ

Named for the nearby monument carved into the Black Hills — Firehouse's core amber ale with caramel malt sweetness, toasty backbone and a clean moderate hop finish. The beer most tourists take home as their South Dakota souvenir.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber16
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Amber Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
caramel
malty
toasty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean

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Featured inThe Best American Amber Ales

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rushmore Amber Ale

Appearance

Deep amber to copper hue with excellent clarity and bright light transmission. A dense, off-white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, supporting steady visual effervescence.

deep amberclearpersistent headfine lacing

Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced caramel and toffee notes from well-developed crystal malts, followed by a subtle toasted grain character. Moderate noble hop aromas provide gentle floral and herbal undertones without dominating the malt-forward profile.

caramel sweetnesstoasted grainnoble hop notesmalt-driven

Taste

Entry brings smooth caramel malt sweetness balanced by a toasty, bready backbone. The mid-palate maintains full body with clean malt character, while moderate bittering from noble hops arrives mid-sip and carries through without harsh edges. Finish remains crisp and refreshing despite the beer's sweetness.

caramel malttoasted backbonemoderate bitternessclean finish

Finish

A medium-length, clean finish with lingering caramel notes and dry malt tannins. The aftertaste is crisp and refreshing, with subtle hop bitterness receding gracefully.

medium lengthdry maltcrisp
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Rushmore Amber 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 Rushmore Amber Ale

About American Amber Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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 caramel, toasty, clean character as Rushmore Amber Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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