Amber ale, also known as amber ale beer or red beer, is actually not a type of beer. Amber indicates the color of this popular beer. But what exactly is amber ale and how does this beer get this beautiful copper amber color? Below we will explain everything about amber ale beer.
What is amber ale?
Amber ale is not a type of beer but it is all about the color. Amber beer comes from Pale ale. In the past, most beers were quite dark in color, but some beers were just a bit paler. The resulting color is amber. Amber was relatively light in color at that time.
How does amber ale beer taste?
Amber beer is characterized by its beautiful copper amber color. During the brewing process, part of the barley is roasted more heavily. Because of this, the sugar in the grain caramelizes. This is how amber beer gets its famous amber color. Next to that, this process also gives this beer a spicy and caramel-like flavor. In addition, the bitterness is a lot lower compared to other types of beers. Amber beer usually contains between 4% and 6% alcohol.
Different styles amber ale beer
Despite the fact that amber is not a beer, you will still find different variants. Below are the two most famous variants of amber beer:
IPA or American Amber Ale: this is the American version of amber beer. Not every IPA is an Amber ale, but there are definitely amber IPAs or Pale ales from The United States that you must try!
Belgian Ale: the most famous amber beer in the Netherlands and Belgium is Belgian ale. This type of amber beer is also known as Spéciale Belge. Belgian amber beer is often even sweeter than, for example, an American IPA.
When do you drink amber ale?
You can enjoy an amber beer all year round. Many beer lovers prefer light-colored beer in the spring and dark-colored beer in the autumn. Amber ale is exactly in between and can therefore be found on many beer lists all year round. Amber beer also tastes great with red meat and various cheeses. So, there are many different moments to enjoy an Amber ale beer!
Order your favorite amber ale online!
Are you ready to try amber beer? We can imagine! Order your favorite Amber ale today at Beer Republic and enjoy this spicy thirst quencher. Are you not a fan of amber ales? Then take a look at our blonde beers.
