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Jalapeño Mouth

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Fresh jalapeño peppers go into the boil of a malty, balanced amber ale, giving it a green chili aroma at the forefront and just enough pepper heat on the finish to call for another glass. 5.5% ABV and 30 IBU; the same beer lends its name to the house jalapeño beer cheese in the brewpub kitchen.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
spicymaltyherbal
spicy
malty
herbal
hoppy
caramel
Aroma
Bright green chili peppers dominate the nose, offering fresh herbaceous notes that sit atop a foundation of toasted Malz.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jalapeño Mouth

◎ Appearance

Medium amber hue with good clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass with visible lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, giving a clean, inviting visual presence without haziness.

ambercleargood head retentionmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

Bright green chili peppers dominate the nose, offering fresh herbaceous notes that sit atop a foundation of toasted Malz. The jalapeño character is assertive yet balanced, with subtle floral hop undertones that complement rather than compete with the pepper forward profile.

green chili pepperherbaltoasted maltfresh

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with caramel sweetness providing backbone for the pepper heat that builds through the mid-palate. The jalapeño spice is noticeable and warming without overwhelming; balanced bitterness from noble hops sits in the background, allowing the chili and malt to lead.

jalapeño heatmalty sweetnessbalancedspicy

◑ Finish

Dry and warming, with lingering pepper heat that invites another sip. The aftertaste fades cleanly, leaving a gentle chili warmth and subtle herbal memory.

pepper heatclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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

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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.

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