Espiga Amber Ale

Name: Espiga Amber Ale
Brand: Beer
SKU: 623444751603da5128f4b438
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.25 (1289 reviews)

English Pale Ale 6.5 º 40 IBU

Espiga

Espiga’s American Amber Ale showcases a sophisticated malt profile driven by Maris Otter, wheat, and a trio of oat formats, resulting in a smooth, medium-full body. It presents a translucent dark amber pour beneath a persistent, cream-colored head. The olfactory experience is led by rich caramelization and toffee, accented by the delicate floral and citrusy notes of Galena and Amarillo hops. On the palate, bready flavors and sweet toffee dominate initially, followed by a restrained bitterness that ensures a balanced, easy-drinking character. The finish is pleasantly sweet yet rounded, highlighting the brewery’s focus on high-quality malt expression.

Appearance. Dark amber to coppery-brown (approx. 15 SRM). Translucent clarity with a moderately large, persistent cream-colored head that leaves consistent lacing.

Aroma. Moderate intensity with a malt-forward character of toasted bread, toffee, and caramel. Low to moderate hop aroma featuring citrus peel and soft floral notes. Fermentation is clean with no significant esters.

Taste. The initial impression is one of malty sweetness with dominant flavors of toffee and baked bread. Hop flavor is moderate, presenting citrus and light spice. Bitterness is moderate and well-integrated, balancing the sweet malt without becoming aggressive. The finish is medium-length, leaning toward a balanced-sweet character that is rounded by a clean hop presence.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a smooth, creamy texture aided by the addition of oats. Moderate carbonation with a very light, well-integrated alcohol warmth. No detectable astringency.

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