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Svevo Ambrata

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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
earthycarameltoasty
earthy
caramel
toasty
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with earthy undertones and caramel sweetness, grounded in the character of Pugliese grains.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

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
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 American Amber Ale

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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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