hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Hobgoblin Amber

Tap to rate

An amber-coloured ale at 4.5 % with a full body. The aroma is floral with a hint of citrus; the flavour sets earthy hop notes against malted caramel and ends on a zesty, fruity finish. Fuggles, Progress, Herkules, Goldings and Cascade make up the hop bill. Bitterness and malt sweetness are evenly matched.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop 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
floralearthyfruity
floral
earthy
fruity
caramel
malty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose combines floral and citrus hop character with a noticeable earthiness that grounds the bouquet.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hobgoblin Amber

◎ Appearance

Amber Ale presents a warm copper-amber hue with excellent clarity and good light transmission. A dense, creamy head forms initially and settles to a persistent collar with fine lacing retention. Carbonation is moderate and even, supporting the beer's visual structure without excessive effervescence.

copper-amberclearpersistent lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose combines floral and citrus hop character with a noticeable earthiness that grounds the bouquet. Warm caramel and biscuit notes from the malz backbone emerge beneath, creating a layered aromatic profile. The balance favours hop expression without any harsh or metallic edge.

floral hopscitrusearthycaramel malz

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and round, with caramel-forward malz character establishing the mid-palate. Floral and citrus hop flavours develop gradually alongside a subtle stone fruit note, while earthy undertones provide ballast. A clean, moderate bitterness arrives on the finish without drying or astringency, leaving the palate refreshed.

caramel malzcitrusfruityclean bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, with lingering citrus and earthy hop notes fading gracefully. A subtle fruitiness persists in the aftertaste alongside gentle, warming caramel notes.

medium finishfruity aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
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.

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with Hobgoblin Amber

More from Hobgoblin

Hobgoblin Bah Humbug
Hobgoblin Bah Humbug
Winter Ale
4.3%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Hobgoblin Gold
Hobgoblin Gold
Golden Ale
4.2%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Hobgoblin IPA
Hobgoblin IPA
IPA
5%·Strongly bitter
Find matches →
Hobgoblin Ruby
Hobgoblin Ruby
Brown Ale
4.5%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Hobgoblin Session IPA
Hobgoblin Session IPA
Session IPA
3.4%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Hobgoblin Stout
Hobgoblin Stout
Stout
4.1%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
King Goblin
King Goblin
Strong Ale
6.6%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →

About Amber Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Amber Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same floral, full-bodied, earthy character as Hobgoblin Amber will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Compare with another beer →Explore all Amber Ale beers in hopIQ →Browse United Kingdom beers →