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Embers

Tap Social Movement
United Kingdom·Ruby Ale
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Embers is the seasonal ruby ale from Tap Social, a winter warmer at 4.5 % that has been rebrewed after its first appearance and is sold in 440 ml cans. Malt leads throughout: layered caramel, dark berries and biscuit make up the flavour. The body is medium and the overall character complex.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycarameldark fruit
malty
caramel
dark fruit
berry
bready
Aroma
The nose is led by layered caramel notes with subtle dark berry undertones—hints of plum and blackcurrant emerge on closer inspection.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Embers

◎ Appearance

Embers presents a deep ruby-red hue with amber undertones, characteristic of its caramel malt base. The beer displays good clarity with modest carbonation, producing a light tan head that settles to a thin collar with fair retention and gentle lacing.

deep ruby-redamber undertoneslight tan headmodest carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is led by layered caramel notes with subtle dark berry undertones—hints of plum and blackcurrant emerge on closer inspection. A biscuit maltiness forms the aromatic backbone, with restrained herbal hop character that adds gentle complexity without dominating the overall profile.

caramel-forwarddark berry undertonesbiscuit maltinessherbal hops

◐ Taste

Malt dominates the palate with distinct caramel sweetness balanced by moderate bitterness (28 IBU). Dark berry flavours and biscuit notes weave through the mid-palate, creating a complex, layered character. The medium body carries these flavours with structure and warmth appropriate to the seasonal style.

caramel-drivendark berry complexitymoderate bitternessmedium body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering caramel and subtle biscuit notes fading gradually. The aftertaste remains balanced, without harsh astringency or cloying sweetness.

moderately drylingering caramelbalanced finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
77
Finish
77
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 Ruby Ale

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What is a Ruby Ale?

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