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Redhead Ale

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A lightly roasted, malty red ale with a fresh twist of lime and lychee. At 5.8% ABV it is one of the Stadshaven beers brewed in Rotterdam, in a restored fruit warehouse of more than 5,000 m² where the brewery sits alongside a gastropub with tours and tastings.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycitrusyroasted
malty
citrusy
roasted
tropical
hoppy
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with soft malt character—biscuit and light caramel notes—immediately complemented by fresh citrus and tropical fruit esters.
not found:juicy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Redhead Ale

◎ Appearance

Amber to copper-red in color with good clarity and a bright, persistent head. The carbonation is lively, generating fine bubbles that create stable lacing down the glass. The visual presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted amber ale.

copper-redclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft malt character—biscuit and light caramel notes—immediately complemented by fresh citrus and tropical fruit esters. Lime and lychee provide a distinctive, refreshing top note that distinguishes this ale from more traditional amber profiles. Subtle roast undertones add depth without dominating the bouquet.

lime, lycheemalty, biscuitsoft roasttropical fruit

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with caramel sweetness forming the foundation of the palate. Mid-palate develops citric brightness and a gentle tropical fruitiness that balances the grain-driven character. Bitterness is restrained at 28 IBU, providing structure without aggression; the finish remains clean and moderately dry.

malty sweetnesscitrus, tropicalsmooth bodyrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium-length, with lingering caramel notes and a subtle citric fade. A refreshing quality persists, inviting another sip without any cloying aftertaste.

medium lengthclean faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
78
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 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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