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Tavoliere Ambrata

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

The amber expression from Foggia's craft brewery — inspired by the golden colour of the Pugliese wheat fields at harvest time. Warm amber with a beige head; caramel malt leads with earthy hop notes and a smooth, balanced finish. A meditation on the agricultural landscape of the Tavoliere in a glass.

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

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

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
herbal
Malt character
caramel
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tavoliere Ambrata

Appearance

Warm amber hue that catches light with gentle translucence, reminiscent of harvest wheat backlit by late afternoon sun. A beige head forms with moderate density and holds with visible Schaumhaftung along the glass. Carbonation appears measured and stable, creating fine bubbles that rise steadily without aggression.

warm amberbeige headmoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with caramel sweetness — toasted Malz notes with hints of honey — before earthy Edelhopfen characteristics emerge in the mid-range. Subtle herbal and bready undertones suggest a gentle yeast contribution without cloudiness or oxidation. The overall impression is balanced and approachable, with no single element dominating.

caramel maltearthy hopsbready notes

Taste

Smooth entry with pronounced caramel character that fills the mouth without heaviness. The mid-palate reveals a gentle hop bitterness layered with malty depth and a light herbal spice that builds gradually. Mouthfeel is clean and medium-bodied, allowing the interplay between sweet Malz and restrained hop bite to unfold with clarity.

caramel forwardbalanced bitternesssmooth mouthfeel

Finish

The finish remains refreshing and moderately dry, with lingering caramel sweetness fading into a crisp, slightly herbal aftertaste. The 30 IBU hopping provides structure without assertiveness, leaving a pleasant, clean sensation that invites another sip.

crisp dryherbal aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Tavoliere 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 Tavoliere 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 caramel, smooth, earthy character as Tavoliere Ambrata will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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