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Silda Amber Ale

Smach
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🌍 Spain · American Amber Ale · One of 56 American Amber Ales in hopIQ

Smach's approachable amber ale — named after the traditional Cantabrian flat-bottomed boat used on the Santander estuary. Caramel and toasted malt with a gentle hop finish. The session choice for those new to craft beer in Cantabria.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber13
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Amber Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
caramel
toasty
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Silda Amber Ale

Appearance

Silda presents a clear, copper-amber body with good translucency and a gentle glow when held to light. The off-white head forms with moderate density and displays steady Schaumhaftung down the glass. Carbonation appears well-integrated, creating fine, persistent bubbles without aggressive effervescence.

copper-amberclearmoderate head retention

Aroma

The nose leads with warm toasted grain and caramel sweetness from the malt bill, with a supporting note of light honey. Gentle noble hop character emerges in the background—earthy and slightly floral—without dominating the malt-forward profile. No yeast-driven esters or phenols distract from the straightforward, inviting character.

toasted graincaramelsubtle noble hops

Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with direct caramel and toasted malt flavors building through the mid-palate. A restrained bitterness (30 IBU) arrives mid-sip, enough to balance sweetness but never sharp or aggressive. The finish tapers into dry, grainy tones with a faint floral hop whisper, leaving the palate clean without harshness.

balanced bitternessmalt-forwardsmooth entry

Finish

The finish is short to medium, fading into a dry, toasty aftertaste with lingering caramel notes. No astringency or unpleasant residue; the beer leaves a refreshing, clean impression on the palate.

dry finishclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Silda 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 Silda 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 toasty, caramel, hoppy character as Silda Amber Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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