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Amarillo Rojo

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Lightly toasted malt gives this red ale its ruby color and a nutty malt body, while generous Amarillo hops go in on top. It runs 6.8% ABV and 40 IBU and is one of the beers on tap at Taos Mesa Brewing's downtown Tap Room. The brewery works as an all-grain infusion-mash operation on a 10 BBL Craftwerks brewhouse.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
nuttyhoppymalty
nutty
hoppy
malty
toasty
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with toasted grain and hazelnut notes from the kilned malz, creating a warm, earthy foundation.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Amarillo Rojo

◎ Appearance

A clear ruby-red body with bright amber highlights, produced by lightly toasted grains. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with persistent lacing, while moderate carbonation creates a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the translucent liquid.

ruby-redcleargood head retentionwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with toasted grain and hazelnut notes from the kilned malz, creating a warm, earthy foundation. Generous Amarillo hops introduce bright citrus and herbal notes that dance above the malt base, adding dimension without overpowering the nutty character.

toasted grainhazelnutAmarillo citrusherbal

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with pronounced nutty flavors and subtle caramel sweetness balancing the palate. Mid-palate develops good body and weight, while 40 IBUs of bitterness from Amarillo hops emerge cleanly, offering herbaceous spice without harshness. The interplay between toasted malt and noble hop character remains well-integrated throughout.

nutty malt bodybalanced bitternesssmoothherbal spice

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with toasted malt and gentle hoppy notes persisting on the palate. A light mineral dryness carries into the aftertaste, leaving a warm, slightly peppery impression.

dry finishlingering
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
81
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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

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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.

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