Amber ale
North American amber ales are
beers which range from light copper to light brown in color (with some termed
red ales if the color warrants). They are characterized by American-variety
hops used to produce high hop bitterness, flavor, and medium-to-high
aroma.
Amber ales have medium-high to high
maltiness with medium to low caramel character. They usually have medium to medium-high body. The style may have a slight fruity (
esteryy) flavor and aroma. The butter-like influences of
diacetyl may be barely perceived. A little haze from
yeast is acceptable for
bottle-conditioned products.
Commercial examples include Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Great Lakes Burning River Pale Ale.
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