Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions
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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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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Amarcord La Rossa
Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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 Amarcord La Rossa
◎ Appearance
La Rossa displays a deep amber to copper hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting appearance characteristic of the style. A dense, cream-colored head forms nicely and maintains good retention, while fine carbonation creates a pleasant visual effervescence that speaks to quality craftsmanship.
◌ Aroma
The nose is immediately welcoming with prominent caramel malt and toffee notes that define the beer's character. Subtle herbal and noble hop spice emerge beneath the malt-forward foundation, accompanied by delicate dried fruit esters that hint at the beer's complexity and wine-like qualities.
◐ Taste
The palate opens with rich caramel sweetness and biscuit maltiness that builds into a warm, toffee-driven mid-palate. Balanced hop bitterness (25 IBU) provides restrain and elegance rather than aggression, allowing the complex malt character to shine while noble hop spice adds subtle sophistication to the finish.
◑ Finish
La Rossa concludes with a clean, satisfying finish that leaves lingering warmth from its 7% ABV. The aftertaste balances residual toffee sweetness with gentle herbal hop notes, encouraging another sip without cloying the palate.
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