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1897 Amber Ale

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Soft caramel in the aroma and toasted malt in the flavour, in a light-bodied, pub-style amber ale of medium amber brown. 5.1% ABV and 15 IBU. It took Gold in Canada at the 2019 World Beer Awards, and brewmaster Rob Evans names it as his favourite beer. From Stanley Park Brewing in Vancouver, whose beers are a tribute to the park and the experiences in it.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2023
World Beer Awards
Gold · 2019
World Beer Awards
Canada
★Bronze — World Beer Awards
★Gold — World Beer Awards (Canada)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
toastycaramelmalty
toasty
caramel
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
Soft caramel notes dominate the nose, layered with warm toasted grain aromas that suggest extended Malz development during the mash.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 1897 Amber Ale

◎ Appearance

Medium amber-brown hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a stable foam collar that clings to the glass with gentle lacing on the descent.

medium amber-brownclearpersistent headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

Soft caramel notes dominate the nose, layered with warm toasted grain aromas that suggest extended Malz development during the mash. Subtle noble hop character provides restrained floral and herbal undertones, with no sharp or aggressive hop presence. The overall impression is gentle and inviting.

soft carameltoasted maltnoble hopgentle

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malt-forward, with caramel sweetness and toasted grain flavour developing across the palate. The light body carries the flavours without heaviness, while the 15 IBU bitterness arrives late and integrates cleanly, neither sharp nor dominant. The finish returns to malt character.

malt-forwardtoasted grainlight-bodiedrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean and medium in length, with residual caramel warmth and a dry toasted malt aftertaste. No astringency or oxidation; the beer fades gracefully.

cleandry maltmedium length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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 toasty, caramel, malty character as 1897 Amber Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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