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Sundog

New Holland Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Amber Ale · One of 14 Amber Ales in hopIQ

A copper-red amber ale with a Great-Lakes casualness to it. Toasted caramel malt in the middle, a light nutty note from the crystal grains, and a moderate American hop finish to keep things balanced rather than sweet. Sundog is what New Holland brings to the porch when the afternoon turns gold — quiet, but rewarding.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber14
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Amber Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
floral
Malt character
malty
bready
caramel
toasty
honey
nutty
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Featured inThe Best American Amber Ales

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sundog

Appearance

A clear copper-red body with bright, translucent depth. The head is off-white and moderately persistent, building a light lacing ring along the glass. Carbonation is fine and steady, creating a gentle shimmer throughout the pour.

copper-redclearmoderate headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with toasted caramel and soft biscuit notes, underpinned by warm Malz character. A subtle honey sweetness emerges alongside delicate floral and nutty undertones, while moderate American hop aromatics add a touch of herbal composure without dominating.

toasted caramelbiscuitsubtle honeyfloral and nutty

Taste

The palate leads with rounded caramel and toasted grain sweetness, bolstered by a bready mid-palate that feels soft and well-integrated. A moderate American hop bitterness arrives in the centre, balancing the malt without pushing toward dryness, creating a smooth, unhurried progression.

caramel-forwardbalanced bitternesssmooth mouthfeel

Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, trailing toasted grain and a faint nutty echo. The hop bitterness recedes gracefully, leaving a gentle warmth and a quiet sense of refreshment.

clean finishnutty aftertaste
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
81
Appearance
82
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Sundog

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Sundog

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 malty, toasty, caramel character as Sundog will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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