American-Style Amber/Red Ale – North American Origin Ale Styles

American-Style Amber/Red Ale Style

  • Color: Copper to reddish-brown
  • Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures
  • Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Medium-high to high maltiness with low to medium caramel character
  • Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: American-variety hop character may range from low to medium-low in aroma and flavor
  • Perceived Bitterness: Medium to medium-high
  • Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity esters, if present, are low. Diacetyl is usually absent in these beers but may be present at very low levels.
  • Body: Medium to medium-high

American-Style Amber/Red Ale Vital Statistics

  • Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.048-1.058 (11.9-14.3 °Plato)
  • Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.010-1.018 (2.5-4.6 °Plato)
  • Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 3.5%-4.8% (4.4%-6.1%)
  • Bitterness (IBU) 25-45
  • Color SRM (EBC) 11-18(22-36 EBC)

2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association.

Credit: 2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines – Ale Styles – North American Origin Ale Styles – American-Style Amber/Red Ale