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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7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Pours a slightly hazed gold into a Sam glass. Bright white head with excellent retention recedes to create an island of foam. Funk and resin aromas. Crisp with ground bitter summer fruit pith and leather. Lasting, dry funk finish.
Tried
on 19 Jun 2011
at 14:07
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Clear amber with an off-white head. Aroma is sweet, malty and moderate hoppy - elderflowers and fruit. Flavor is medium sweet and moderate bitter. Dry and light bitter finish. The body is somewhat thin. 110511
Tried
on 11 May 2011
at 10:42
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle from City Beer. Pours with a clear golden-yellow hue with a lasting small, white head. Aromas of apple, fresh pear. Very estery. Ripe fruit and a light fruity hop character. Some light malt sweetness. Flavors are dry, grainy, fresh apple and ripe pear notes. Very estery, pretty bitter finishing with a raw malt flavor. Dry finish. Dry, light, and thin with lively bubbles. Never had a beer that emulated crisp, ripe fruit in this way.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 May 2011
at 23:14
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
Draft at Churchkey, courtesy of Nahem and friends - thanks! Clear amber color, huge white head with massive lacing. Aroma of banana and lemon. Taste is both bitter and sour, with a bit of black pepper. Amazingly good for a 3.5% beer - Budweiser et al, take note!
Tried
from Draft
on 23 Dec 2010
at 15:49
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
A dark orange amber ale with a thin big bubbled off white head. In aroma, lots of caramel malt, roasted notes, nutty. In mouth, a surprisingly nice ale with smooth biscuitty malts, lightly oily in mouth, and good presence of British hops. Reminds of Milds in the UK. Bieropholie import.
Tried
on 10 Oct 2010
at 13:01
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Biggish offwhite head. Hazy reddish amber body. Fruity floral citric aroma with chalky resiny notes. Dry-sweetish earthy peas taste with citric flruity notes. Mild, dusty mouthfeel. Light body. Dry dusty faintly roasty citric aftertaste with wooden notes. Nice, drinkable, and fairly light. (0.5l bottle, Fish and Beer, Copenhagen.)
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Aug 2010
at 11:24