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Christmas Jumper

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Orange and nectarine open the aroma, caramel and cinnamon follow, and the finish is sweet, warming caramel. This easy-drinking festive amber ale at 3.9% ABV uses First Gold, Amarillo and Mandarina Bavaria hops over Maris Otter, Caramalt and black malt. It arrives as a December seasonal and is the lightest of Thwaites' current seasonals.

ABV
3.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop 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
caramelorangepeach
caramel
orange
peach
spicy
malty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus—orange zest and nectarine—followed by gentle caramel sweetness.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Christmas Jumper

◎ Appearance

Christmas Jumper displays a warm amber hue with good clarity and a fine, persistent head. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a gentle collar of lacing that clings to the glass as you drink.

warm amberclearfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus—orange zest and nectarine—followed by gentle caramel sweetness. Cinnamon spice and subtle malt character round out the profile, with the First Gold, Amarillo and Mandarina Bavaria hops providing a restrained but graceful aromatic frame.

orange zestnectarinecinnamon spicecaramel

◐ Taste

The palate is smooth and approachable, leading with caramel and peach notes that build through the mid-section. Gentle spice and hop character provide structure without harshness, while the malt base of Maris Otter and Caramalt delivers a soft, rounded sweetness that remains in balance.

caramel-forwardpeachsmooth-drinkinglight spice

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and warming, with lingering caramel sweetness and a soft spice echo. The low ABV and restrained bitterness make for an easy, inviting aftertaste.

warming finishsweet aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Amber Ale

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