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Bosphorus Amber Ale

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🌍 Turkey · Amber Ale · One of 8 Amber Ales in hopIQ

Bosphorus Brewing Company's amber ale — a malt-forward amber brewed in Istanbul with crystal and caramel malts. Amber-copper with a rich caramel sweetness, balanced hop bitterness and a clean, smooth finish. Bosphorus Amber Ale is the Istanbul craft brewery's most flavourful beer: an accessible introduction to craft ale styles for Turkish drinkers exploring beyond the standard pale lager.

ABV
5.5%
IBU
25
SRM
amber14
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Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

caramel
55%
malty
50%
balanced
45%
bodied
25%
hoppy
20%
citrus
13%
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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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Bosphorus Amber Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°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 Bosphorus Amber Ale

Appearance

Bosphorus Amber Ale presents a beautiful amber-copper hue with excellent clarity and bright, inviting color. The beer displays a persistent white head with good retention, supported by fine carbonation that creates an appealing visual appeal.

amber-copperbright claritywhite headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose is dominated by rich caramel malt character with subtle citrus undertones and delicate floral hop notes creating complexity. Light spice notes emerge alongside dried fruit aromas, suggesting thoughtful malt selection and restrained hop additions that complement rather than overpower.

caramel maltfloral hopsdried fruitsubtle citrus

Taste

Entry showcases pronounced caramel sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness that prevents excessive maltiness. The mid-palate maintains medium body with malty depth and dried fruit complexity, while the balanced bitterness (25 IBUs) provides structure without aggressive bite.

caramel sweetnessbalanced bitternessmalty depthmedium body

Finish

The finish is notably clean and smooth, with the hop bitterness fading gracefully to reveal lingering caramel notes. A dry, satisfying conclusion invites another sip without any harsh aftertaste.

cleansmoothdrylingering caramel
82
hopIQ score
aroma
80
taste
83
appearance
85
finish
81
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