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A deep red ale for October: light roasted malt in the aroma, dark fruit on the palate, full and malty with a devilish bitterness. Challenger, Goldings and Bramling Cross hops meet Maris Otter, Melanoidin, Carared and Caraamber malts. It appears as an October seasonal at 4.2% ABV, one of the beers Thwaites brews in the Ribble Valley for its own pubs, inns and hotels.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
dark fruitmaltyroasted
dark fruit
malty
roasted
caramel
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with light roasted notes from carefully kilned malts, followed by ripe dark fruit — plum and dried cherry.
not found:juicy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for BOO!

◎ Appearance

Deep copper-red hue with medium clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass in delicate lacework. The body carries the warm glow typical of melanoidin and carared malts. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting gentle bubbles that rise steadily.

deep copper-redfine lacingmedium clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with light roasted notes from carefully kilned malts, followed by ripe dark fruit — plum and dried cherry. Subtle herbal and earthy undertones emerge from Goldings and Bramling Cross, creating a restrained but layered backdrop without dominating the malt-forward profile.

light roastdark fruitherbal undertone

◐ Taste

The palate is full and malty, with dark stone fruits and caramel sweetness anchoring the mid-section. A measured bitterness builds steadily from Challenger and secondary hops, finishing with a dry, peppery bite that sits comfortably between the fruity and roasted character. The 4.2% ABV keeps the beer approachable despite its complexity.

dark fruitdry bitternessfull-bodiedcaramel sweetness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and lingering, with drying roasted malt and a gentle hoppy bite persisting on the palate. The malty foundation ensures a smooth, non-astringent conclusion.

dry aftertastemalt-drivensmooth
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
77
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 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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