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Svevo Ambrata

Birrificio Svevo
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🌍 Italy · American Amber Ale · One of 56 American Amber Ales in hopIQ

Birrificio Svevo's amber ale — copper-coloured like the sun-baked limestone of Bari Vecchia, named after the city's ancient whitewashed old town. Caramel malt leads with earthy Pugliese character and a smooth, balanced finish. The amber companion to the Svevo Pils, equally rooted in Bari's ancient Mediterranean identity.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
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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 American Amber Ale.
Hop character
earthy
hoppy
Malt character
caramel
malty
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Svevo Ambrata

Appearance

Svevo Ambrata displays a copper hue reminiscent of sun-warmed Mediterranean limestone, clear and bright beneath a modest off-white head. The carbonation is moderate and persistent, creating delicate lacing on the glass as it settles. The visual presentation is clean and inviting, reflecting the beer's balanced approach.

copper, brightfine lacingmoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with earthy undertones and caramel sweetness, grounded in the character of Pugliese grains. Light toasted malt notes emerge in the mid-range, with subtle herbaceous hints from noble hops in the background. No aggressive aromas; instead, a composed, layered bouquet that mirrors the old town's weathered stone.

caramel maltearthy grainsubtle toast

Taste

Entry is soft and malty, with caramel and toast flavors building across the palate without overwhelming sweetness. Mid-palate carries a gentle, earthy minerality that anchors the malt backbone; bitterness remains restrained at 30 IBU, allowing the malt character to dominate. The body is smooth and clean, finishing with understated balance rather than aggressive hop assertion.

malty sweetnessearthy mineralitybalanced bitterness

Finish

The finish is soft and brief, fading smoothly into a dry aftertaste touched by light caramel and grain. No lingering hop bite or astringency; instead, a gentle, clean conclusion that invites another sip.

clean fadedry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Svevo Ambrata

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 Svevo Ambrata

About American Amber Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American 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 American Amber Ale

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

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