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Tractor Farmer's Tan Red Ale

Tractor Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American Amber Ale · One of 56 American Amber Ales in hopIQ

Named after the inevitable sun mark of New Mexico's farmers. A malt-forward red ale with caramel, toasted bread and a balanced American hop bitterness. Earthy and honest — the beer of the Albuquerque community.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber14
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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

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

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
Malt character
malty
caramel
toasty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Featured inThe Best American Amber Ales

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tractor Farmer's Tan Red Ale

Appearance

Farmer's Tan displays a brilliant deep amber to copper hue that evokes its namesake sun-kissed complexion. The beer presents excellent clarity with a moderately dense, off-white head that dissipates to a lasting ring. Carbonation appears well-balanced and appropriate for the style.

copper-amberbrilliant claritydense headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with toasted grain and caramel malt notes, reminiscent of freshly baked bread crust. Subtle earthy undertones from noble-style hops complement soft toffee and light dark fruit esters. The aroma is approachable and honest, without aggressive hop character.

toasted graincaramel maltearthy hopstoffee sweetness

Taste

Entry is smooth and malt-forward, with prominent caramel and bread-like grain flavors establishing the palate. Mid-palate develops toffee notes and subtle dark fruit character, while balanced American hop bitterness (28 IBU) provides measured counterpoint without overwhelming. The medium body carries flavor cleanly without heaviness.

malt-drivencaramel-forwardbalanced bitternesssmooth

Finish

The finish is remarkably clean and crisp, allowing the malt character to fade gracefully without lingering harshness. A subtle dry quality emerges as the moderate bitterness recedes, leaving a pleasant, honest aftertaste.

clean finishcrispdry
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Tractor Farmer's Tan 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 Tractor Farmer's Tan 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 malty, toasty, earthy character as Tractor Farmer's Tan Red Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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