Summer Fusion
Amager Bryghus in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark 🇩🇰
California Common / Steam Beer Regular Out of Production|
Score
6.93
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We wanted to prove that we could make a low alcohol beer rich in taste... and we named the outcome "Fusion". As the name indicates it is a true fusion beer due to the fact that our inspiration came from different styles and countries. The yeast is classic German pilsner yeast, which we - against its will, fermented at 71.6°F. This is a technique know from the American styles "California Common" a.k.a. "Steam Beer". Consequently, we were able to combine the crisp freshness from lager beers with a portion of the fruity freshness found in top fermented beers.
Our choice of malt is somewhat unusual as we selected an English Mild Ale malt adding a dark, roasted character to the beer, as well as a couple of handful of German caramel malt adding sweetness and a soft touch to the beer.
And it wouldn’t be a true beer from Amager Bryghus, if we hadn’t been generous with the hops. We chose classic American aroma hops such as Centennial, Chinook, and Amarillo - you know, the ones which really massages your taste buds. Additionally, these hops leave behind the most pleasurable, citric-like freshness.
Are you confused? No reason to be as our Fusion is the answer to the many people who over the years have asked for an American/English/German top and bottom fermented pilsner ale, which has lots of taste but is low on alcohol!
Our choice of malt is somewhat unusual as we selected an English Mild Ale malt adding a dark, roasted character to the beer, as well as a couple of handful of German caramel malt adding sweetness and a soft touch to the beer.
And it wouldn’t be a true beer from Amager Bryghus, if we hadn’t been generous with the hops. We chose classic American aroma hops such as Centennial, Chinook, and Amarillo - you know, the ones which really massages your taste buds. Additionally, these hops leave behind the most pleasurable, citric-like freshness.
Are you confused? No reason to be as our Fusion is the answer to the many people who over the years have asked for an American/English/German top and bottom fermented pilsner ale, which has lots of taste but is low on alcohol!
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7.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Keg@Fermentoren - Colour is golden with a good white head. Fruity citrus hops and floral/herbal hints combine, very refreshing/thirst quenching low abv, easily sessionable which is what I did. Excellent. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone
Tried
on 21 May 2013
at 08:58
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 7
50 cl bottle @ home. Rated on 16.09.2010
Aroma is somewhat hoppy with fruity notes, grapefruit and hints of hay. Flavour is quite hoppy with fruity notes, some grapefruit and hints of hay. It is quite short and ends with a vichy‐like feeling, quite typical to beers of this ABV. This would be my choice for thirst quencher for summer if the price wasn’t so high.
Aroma is somewhat hoppy with fruity notes, grapefruit and hints of hay. Flavour is quite hoppy with fruity notes, some grapefruit and hints of hay. It is quite short and ends with a vichy‐like feeling, quite typical to beers of this ABV. This would be my choice for thirst quencher for summer if the price wasn’t so high.
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 Feb 2013
at 09:39
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
50cl bottle. Cloudy golden colour with a frothy white head, good lasting and an average lacing. Aroma is floral hoppy and slightly citrus hints. Flavor is light malty, with a medium bitterness. It has floral hints in the aftertaste, with an average bitterness and a dry final.
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Nov 2012
at 11:23
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Draught @ Fairbar, Aarhus, Denmark
Pours slightly hazy deep golden with a white head. Aroma has notes of malt, grape, citrus, peach and tropical fruits. Taste is light to medium sweet and light to medium bitter with a long fruity finish. Body is medium, texture is thin, carbonation is soft.
Pours slightly hazy deep golden with a white head. Aroma has notes of malt, grape, citrus, peach and tropical fruits. Taste is light to medium sweet and light to medium bitter with a long fruity finish. Body is medium, texture is thin, carbonation is soft.
Tried
on 15 Sep 2012
at 02:01
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Golden colour with a white head. Rcih lovely hoppy aroma. For being an 3,5% beer, this have an outstanding fresh and rich taste. Very hoppy and light fruity. Lovely summer beer.
[On tap at Bishops Arms in Malmö, Sweden]
[On tap at Bishops Arms in Malmö, Sweden]
Tried
from Draft
on 20 Jul 2012
at 23:51
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 4
Overall 6.5
Tap @ Fairbar. Pours golden with a small white head. Aroma of light malt, fruity hops, peach and pineapple. Taste is malt, fruity, peach, pineaplle, grapefruit. Thin to medium body, lively carbonation, lightly bitter finish. 110712
Tried
from Draft
on 19 Jul 2012
at 12:20
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 4
Overall 7
(Draught at Örsted Ölbar, Copenhagen, 5 July 2012) Pale amber colour with frothy, white head. Fruity, hoppy nose with citrus, passion-fruit and grainy malt. Malty, hoppy taste with notes of citrus, tropical fruit and fresh citric hops in the finish. Light body, almost thin, fairly dry. Nice and tasty, and the alcohol level makes it very drinkable. Perfect summer beer.
Tried
on 14 Jul 2012
at 11:20