A somewhat broad and generic group that includes hybrid beers such as Kolsch, English Summer Ales, and less assertive American and English Pale Ales. Characterized by biscuit and wheat malt sweetness. Moderate hop flavor of any variety and low to medium bitterness. Balance usually tilts towards the malt side and finishes medium-dry to sometimes sweet. Original gravity is 1.038 – 1.054 but can be higher. Hops range from 15-28 IBU’s.

HIGHLAND GAELIC ALE – AMERICAN AMBER ALE 5.8% (NORTH CAROLINA) 12oz 4

NEW BELGIUM FAT TIRE 5.2% (COLORADO) 12oz 4

ANCHOR STEAM (CALIFORNIA) 12oz 5

BELLS AMBER ALE (MICHIGAN) 12oz 5

DUCK RABBIT AMBER ALE (NORTH CAROLINA) 12oz 5

LAGUNITAS CENSORED (AKA THE KRONIC)– RED ALE 5.9% (CALIFORNIA) 12oz 5

REISSDORF KOLSCH (BRAUERI HEINRICH REISSDORF) 4.8% (GERMANY) 16.9 oz 6

SOUTHERN TIER BIG RED (NEW YORK) 22oz 12