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Alaskan Amber

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🌍 United States · American Red Ale · One of 4 American Red Ales in hopIQ

Alaskan's flagship and one of America's most decorated craft beers — a German Alt-style amber based on a recipe from an 1800s Douglas City Brewing Company log. Toasted caramel malt, subtle hop balance and a clean, smooth finish. Alaskan Amber has won more GABF medals than almost any other American craft beer.

ABV
5.3%
IBU
18
SRM
deep amber15
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Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

caramel
87%
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About American Red Ale

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What is a American Red Ale?

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Alaskan Amber

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Alaskan Amber

Appearance

Alaskan Amber displays a brilliant copper to deep amber hue with excellent clarity and a well-defined, lasting tan head. The beer exhibits bright carbonation with steady, fine bubbles that create a visually appealing presentation characteristic of well-crafted lagers and alt-styles.

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Aroma

The nose leads with prominent toasted caramel malt character, offering hints of bread crust and subtle sweetness without being cloying. Delicate citrus and floral hop notes emerge on the secondary, while a clean lager-like yeast profile provides a crisp, professional foundation to the bouquet.

toasted caramelbread-likecitrusclean

Taste

The palate opens with caramel malt sweetness that transitions to a smooth, refined middle with subtle citrus notes providing balance. The moderate hop bitterness (18 IBU) is expertly restrained, allowing the malt character to shine while maintaining excellent drinkability and complexity.

caramel maltsmoothsubtle citrusbalanced

Finish

The finish is notably dry and clean, with the malt sweetness fading gracefully into a crisp, refreshing aftertaste. Minimal lingering bitterness creates an elegant conclusion that invites the next sip.

drycleancrisp
84
hopIQ score
aroma
82
taste
85
appearance
83
finish
84
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