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Vecchia Orsa Amber Ale

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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltyhoppy
caramel
malty
hoppy
bready
earthy
floral
Aroma
The nose leads with caramel and biscuit malt sweetness, followed by subtle earthy hop character and a delicate floral undertone.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Vecchia Orsa Amber Ale

◎ Appearance

Warm amber color with excellent clarity and a light tan head that settles to a persistent collar. Lively carbonation from bottle conditioning produces fine, steady bubbles that maintain good lacing on the glass throughout the pour.

warm amberpersistent headfine carbonationclear

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with caramel and biscuit malt sweetness, followed by subtle earthy hop character and a delicate floral undertone. The aromatic profile is restrained and balanced, inviting rather than assertive, with no harsh alcohol or yeast phenolics.

caramel maltbiscuitearthy hopsdried flowers

◐ Taste

Malt and hops achieve exemplary balance on the palate: sweet caramel and bread-like maltiness dominate the entry, with gentle noble hop bitterness threading through the mid-palate. The finish is smooth and clean, neither cloying nor dry, allowing the malt character to linger without astringency.

caramel sweetnessbalanced bitternessbreadinesssmooth finish

◑ Finish

A satisfying, medium-length finish that fades gracefully without harshness. The aftertaste remains malty and slightly sweet, with just enough residual bitterness to cleanse the palate.

medium lengthmalty aftertasteclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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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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.

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