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Sweater Weather

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Malty caramel richness blends with vanilla and buttery toffee in this 7% amber ale, a beer that leans into the cozy side of fall without feeling heavy. It arrives as the leaves turn and evenings cool. Southern Tier is based in Lakewood, New York, and opened its doors in 2003.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltyvanilla
caramel
malty
vanilla
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with malty caramel and toffee notes, delivering a sweet and inviting character.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sweater Weather

◎ Appearance

Sweater Weather presents a warm copper-amber hue, clear and bright with good translucency. The head forms a cream-colored collar with moderate persistence and visible lacing as the beer settles. Carbonation appears moderate, consistent with the approachable 7% ABV.

copper-amberclear and brightcream-colored headmoderate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with malty caramel and toffee notes, delivering a sweet and inviting character. Subtle vanilla undertones emerge alongside a gentle buttery quality, while restrained noble hop character provides just enough herbal backbone. The overall impression is warm and seasonal without being cloying.

caramel maltvanilla and toffeebuttery sweetnesssubtle noble hops

◐ Taste

Entry shows immediate malty sweetness with caramel and toffee richness dominating the palate. Mid-palate develops a smooth, almost velvety texture enhanced by vanilla notes and a gentle buttery complexity. Bitterness remains restrained at 28 IBU, allowing malt sweetness to shine without becoming heavy or cloying.

malty sweetnesssmooth caramelbalanced bitternessbutter and vanilla mid-palate

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with caramel sweetness lingering gently on the palate. A light drying effect from subtle hop character prevents any sticky aftertaste, leaving room for the next sip.

clean finishlingering caramellight drying
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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 Amber Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Amber Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, malty, rich character as Sweater Weather will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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