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San Servolo Rossa

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🌍 Croatia · Amber Ale · One of 10 Amber Ales in hopIQ

San Servolo's amber ale — 'Rossa' ('Red') is a malt-forward amber brewed in Buje with caramel and crystal malts. Amber-copper with a rich caramel sweetness, balanced hop bitterness and a clean, medium-bodied finish. San Servolo Rossa is the Istrian craft brewery's more characterful option: a proper amber ale that pairs naturally with Istrian truffle cuisine and the region's hearty food culture.

ABV
5.5%
IBU
28
SRM
deep amber16
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Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

caramel
100%
malty
100%
rich
60%
clean
60%
sweet
60%
hoppy
60%
bitter
60%
crisp
30%
full-bodied
30%
refreshing
30%
bready
30%
smooth
30%
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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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of San Servolo Rossa

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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for San Servolo Rossa

Appearance

San Servolo Rossa presents a beautiful amber-copper hue that catches the light with warm, inviting tones. The beer displays excellent clarity with a well-formed head that shows good retention, suggesting proper carbonation and malt structure. This visually striking presentation sets expectations for a classically balanced amber ale.

amber-copperclearpersistent headwarm glow

Aroma

The nose leads with prominent caramel malt sweetness complemented by subtle floral hop character and biscuit notes. Dried fruit undertones add complexity without overwhelming the malt-forward profile, while a delicate citrus accent provides brightness. The aroma strikes an inviting balance between malty warmth and restrained hop aromatics.

caramel maltfloral hopsbiscuitdried fruit

Taste

The palate opens with rich caramel sweetness and amber maltiness that coats the mouth smoothly and pleasantly. Mid-palate develops biscuit and dried fruit notes, while balanced hop bitterness (28 IBU) emerges without aggression, and subtle citrus adds dimension. The flavors integrate cohesively, creating a harmonious malt-forward experience with restrained but present hoppy character.

caramel sweetbalanced bitternessmaltysmooth

Finish

The finish is clean and medium-bodied, allowing the beer to conclude without heaviness or lingering sweetness. Residual malt character fades gracefully with a gentle hop bitterness that doesn't overstay its welcome.

cleanmedium-bodiedsmooth exit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
81
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