American Amber Ale

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history

Known simply as Red Ales in some regions, these beers were popularized in the hop-loving Northern California and the Pacific Northwest areas before spreading nationwide.

examples

Anderson Valley Boont Amber Ale
Avery Redpoint Ale
Bell's Amber
Deschutes Cinder Cone Red
Lagunitas Censored Ale
McNeill's Firehouse Amber Ale
Mendocino Red Tail Ale
Pyramid Broken Rake
St. Rogue Red Ale
Tröegs HopBack Amber Ale
North Coast Red Seal Ale

comments

Can overlap in color with American pale ales. However, American amber ales differ from American pale ales not only by being usually darker in color, but also by having more caramel flavor, more body, and usually being balanced more evenly between malt and bitterness. Should not have a strong chocolate or roast character that might suggest an American brown ale (although small amounts are OK).