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Summit NA Amber

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A bock-style non-alcoholic brew in deep crimson, with caramel, brown sugar and dried fruit aromas, then rich malty flavor with hints of molasses, toffee and toasted bread. It finishes slightly sweet, with spicy hops and a touch of roast malt, and stays under 0.5% ABV. Summit has brewed it since 2024.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltytoasty
caramel
malty
toasty
spicy hop
roasted
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent caramel and brown sugar sweetness, layered with dried fruit notes and a subtle molasses character.
also:clean
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Summit NA Amber

◎ Appearance

Summit NA Amber presents a deep crimson hue with excellent clarity and a clean, structured head. The carbonation is moderate, delivering fine bubbles that create steady lacing along the glass. The color depth suggests a well-executed roasted malt profile despite the alcohol-free format.

deep crimsonclearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent caramel and brown sugar sweetness, layered with dried fruit notes and a subtle molasses character. Toasted bread and malt backbone emerge beneath the sugar-forward impression, while a restrained noble hop spiciness provides gentle complexity without dominating the aroma.

caramel-forwardbrown sugartoasted maltdried fruit

◐ Taste

The palate delivers rich, malty entry with clear toffee and roasted notes that build through the mid-palate. Spicy noble hops cut through the sweetness with measured bitterness (22 IBU), while hints of molasses and toasted bread ground the flavor. The body maintains fullness for an alcohol-free lager, avoiding any thin or watery character.

full-bodiedmalty sweetnessspicy hop bitetoasted bread

◑ Finish

The finish is slightly sweet with lingering spice and roast malt, tapering to a clean, crisp close. The aftertaste remains balanced and refreshing, without cloying sweetness or harsh bitterness.

clean finishslightly sweetrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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