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Vecchia Orsa Amber Ale

Birrificio Vecchia Orsa
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🌍 Italy · American Amber Ale · One of 56 American Amber Ales in hopIQ

The flagship bottle-conditioned amber ale from Bologna's pioneering social brewery — a four-star award-winner in the Slow Food Italy Beer Guide. Warm amber with a light tan head and lively carbonation from bottle conditioning; the nose is caramel and biscuit malt with subtle earthy hops and a hint of dried flowers. On the palate the malt-hop balance is exemplary for the style: sweet caramel upfront, balanced bitterness through the middle, a smooth and satisfying finish. Proof that great beer and great purpose can coexist.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
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Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 56 flavour tags

caramel
100%
malty
100%
sweet
60%
hoppy
60%
bready
60%
bitter
60%
smooth
60%
earthy
30%
floral
30%
crisp
30%
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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, malty, sweet character as Vecchia Orsa Amber Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Vecchia Orsa Amber 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.

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