Ale: Amber Red Ale

American Amber Ale, also known as American Red Ale, is the top-fermenting version of the American Style Amber Lager. It is particularly popular because of the fruity-ester aroma, bright copper color, and slightly sweet flavor. This style is more aromatic and has more of an aggressive flavor profile that that associated with the American Style Amber Lager. The aroma of apple, pear, and cherry comes from the top-fermenting ale yeast used to ferment these beers. American brewers use particular American grown and developed hops (usually Cascade) to impart a citric, almost grapefruit impression to both the aroma and the flavor. This flavor profile is unique to this style.