HopBack Amber Ale™
 
Alcohol by Volume: 5.6%
Hop Bitterness (IBU's) :  55
Color (SRM) : Amber
Availability:   Draft and Bottles Year Round
Malts:  Pilsner, Munich
Hops:  Liberty, Nugget
Yeast:  Ale
 

Tröegs Brewery’s Flagship beer, HopBack Amber Ale derives its name from a vessel in the
brewhouse called a hopback.  As the ‘wort’ is being transferred from the brewhouse to
fermentation it passes through the hopback vessel.  Packed full of fresh whole flower hops,
the wort slowly circulates through this vessel extracting the essence of the aromatic hops. 
This vessel adds more time and more hop character that creates a fresh, spicy taste and
rich caramel note that defines this signature ale.

TASTING NOTES
Deep amber in color under a huge creamy head. The aroma very apparent, bold and spicy
with a slight floral character.  Balanced with caramel malt, this well-rounded amber ale
has an up-front floral spice that builds with a flush of sweetness
 
FOOD COMPLEMENTS
Big, robust flavors like red meats and strong cheeses. The assertive flavors of our HopBack
will hold up against strong cheeses like Stilton and Smoked Cheddar.
 
 
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