onipar
Well-Known Member
I started a thread a couple days ago asking for suggestions on what beer I should try brewing next, and based on my likes, someone recommended an Amber Ale.
I wanted to try that style first, so I went to the store and bought the only amber ale they had: Troegs hopback amber beer
I don't like a very hoppy/bitter beer. Now, I knew when I purchased this one it would be hoppy (It is called "Hop Back" after all), but I guess what I'm wondering is, is this normal for an amber, or are they usually less bitter?
The IBU on the site says this is 55.
Overall I actually quite like the beer, as the bitter doesn't seem *that* bitter since it's also a bit sweet. But if I brew an amber i would like to go less hop-heavy.
Thanks.
I wanted to try that style first, so I went to the store and bought the only amber ale they had: Troegs hopback amber beer
I don't like a very hoppy/bitter beer. Now, I knew when I purchased this one it would be hoppy (It is called "Hop Back" after all), but I guess what I'm wondering is, is this normal for an amber, or are they usually less bitter?
The IBU on the site says this is 55.
Overall I actually quite like the beer, as the bitter doesn't seem *that* bitter since it's also a bit sweet. But if I brew an amber i would like to go less hop-heavy.
Thanks.