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Timili' Red Ale

Timilia Brewery
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🌍 Italy · American Amber Ale · One of 56 American Amber Ales in hopIQ

The beer that made Timilia famous — a red ale brewed with Timilia ancient grain (a Slow Food presidium) and Sicilian blood orange peel. 'Red ale with notes of Sicilian blood oranges' — found in almost any pizzeria or restaurant in Catania, Taormina, and Siracusa. A uniquely Sicilian terroir beer bridging the island's ancient wheat heritage and its citrus-growing culture, in a warm amber glass.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber13
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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

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

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
citrusy
orange
Malt character
bready
caramel
malty
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
cleanfruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Timili' Red Ale

Appearance

Deep amber to copper-red hue, bright and transparent under light. A dense, cream-colored head forms with good initial retention and fine lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, lending a polished visual presence.

deep amber-redbright claritypersistent lacing

Aroma

Blood orange peel dominates the nose, lending bright citrus notes that leap from the glass with immediate intensity. Beneath this lies a subtle, bready malt foundation with gentle caramel undertones and a whisper of wheat grain. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no rough edges or oxidative character.

blood orangecitrus-forwardbready maltclean

Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with orange citrus cutting cleanly across the palate before a warm caramel sweetness develops in the mid-section. Malt backbone provides structure—bready and slightly wheaty—while bitterness remains restrained at 30 IBU, allowing the fruit and malt interplay to remain the focus. Finish is dry without harshness, with lingering citrus notes that enhance drinkability.

orange citruscaramel sweetnessrestrained bitternessdry finish

Finish

Medium finish with a clean, refreshing fade dominated by blood orange and subtle grain notes. Aftertaste is dry and slightly crisp, inviting another sip without any cloying residue.

medium lengthcitrus-dry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Timili' Red Ale

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 Timili' Red Ale

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 citrusy, orange, caramel character as Timili' Red Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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