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Rushmore Amber Ale

Firehouse Brewing Company
United States·American Amber Ale
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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
carameltoastyclean
caramel
toasty
clean
hoppy
malty
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced caramel and toffee notes from well-developed crystal malts, followed by a subtle toasted grain character.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

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
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

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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