Amber ale: the secret of bright taste

If you want something special, amber ale is one of the best options: rich color and bright taste will hardly leave indifferent even those who have tried many other brews. Traditionally it is made in small breweries due to the nuances of production, but it is drunk - all over the world. What makes amber ale different from other beers?

Taste and Process

The first thing worth saying about amber ale is that its composition is quite unusual. Three kinds of malt are used at once! And the production takes place in several stages:

— The malt wort is boiled;
— When the process comes to an end, bitter hops are added to the mass;
— Then the beer ferments, on average for two weeks;
— then the beer is carbonated with the fermenting wort;
— Finally, the beverage matures in the bottle, a period usually set by the producer, up to a year.

The result is an original drink with a bright taste and unusual appearance. The color can vary from golden to dark amber, there is a slight turbidity, as the beer is unfiltered, and a thick cream-colored foam cap when poured.

When tasting amber ale you can feel the aroma of flowers, fruit and caramel, which is fully revealed after the foam settles. The taste is very intense, with a dominant malt sweetness, hints of caramel and fruit, as well as a slight bitterness in the aftertaste.

Amber ale is divided into types depending on the place where it was made. For example, American is characterized by the darkest color in the family and a rich taste of caramel. Italian is different - from light to dark ruby, and in some varieties you can distinguish notes of spices and almonds. Irish ale has a real amber color, very rich and a little cloudy, as well as a refreshing taste with a slight bitterness and fruity notes in the aroma.

And, of course, Belgian amber ales should be singled out. Among the beers offered by Belgian brewers, there are a variety of drinks - dry, bittersweet, with a pronounced caramel, with notes of fruit and ginger, as well as the absolute champion in strength - 12% beer Bush Caractere by Dubuisson brewery.

You can taste this beer as well as other amber ales in the Brasserie network. In our beer restaurants you can find a huge selection of Belgian and foreign beers, a wide range of beer snacks and other dishes, as well as the coziest atmosphere, pleasant prices and professional staff, who will help you to choose a drink of your dream. Come on in!

Date : 29 March

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