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 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
2010-05-18, draught at The Green Lion Inn, Malmö, 7-4-7-4-15=37
Hazy blond color; creamy head. The aroma is malty, grainy, with some hops. The body is light, with smooth mouthfeel, dry malt flavor, and a nice fresh hopping. Strong bitterness. Very pleasant.
2007-05-13, draught at Københavnske Øldage 2007, 7-5-7-4-15=38
Hazy amber color. Very nice hop aroma, fruity, round. Despite the low alcohol, the body is initially strong, enough malty, getting thinner at the end, with a bold bitterness, aromatic, with hop oils, strong, some resins, still quite fruity. Very good.
Hazy blond color; creamy head. The aroma is malty, grainy, with some hops. The body is light, with smooth mouthfeel, dry malt flavor, and a nice fresh hopping. Strong bitterness. Very pleasant.
2007-05-13, draught at Københavnske Øldage 2007, 7-5-7-4-15=38
Hazy amber color. Very nice hop aroma, fruity, round. Despite the low alcohol, the body is initially strong, enough malty, getting thinner at the end, with a bold bitterness, aromatic, with hop oils, strong, some resins, still quite fruity. Very good.
Tried
on 12 Aug 2007
at 03:42
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Draught at Københavnske Øldage. (Thx Storm for pouring it.) With the beer being a contestant in the summer beer competition, limiting the ABV to 3.5%, I have to say I was a bit worried that it would be a thin and boring beer. I was wrong. It poured clear, copper-colored with an off-white head leaving nice lacings. Pine, citrus, both lemon and orange, malt and beef-stock on the nose. The flavor is quite balanced, with hops playing a major role, leaving the malt and beef-stock in the background. Full to medium body. My first beer from Amager, and a nice one I would say. (070511)
Tried
on 22 Jun 2007
at 09:00
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Draught @ Københavnske Øldage 2007 in Copenhagen. Hazy amber yellow / orange color with a average frothy fair lacing mostly diminshing off-white head. Aroma is moderate hoppy, fruity, elder flower ? medicine ! Initial flavor is moderate sweet and light bitter, finish flavor is moderate sweet and bitter with a average to long duration. Body is medium, texture is watery to oily, carbonation is soft.
Tried
on 15 May 2007
at 15:13