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Silda Amber Ale

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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
toastycaramelhoppy
toasty
caramel
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with warm toasted grain and caramel sweetness from the malt bill, with a supporting note of light honey.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

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
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

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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

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