The beer equivalent of Fall, if only in color. Ambers/Red Ales typically have a hoppy, bitter character, tempered by some malt sweetness. Some have a distinct booziness and warmth, though in good examples, this is never overwhelming.
The BJCP describes Ambers/Red Ales as "an amber, hoppy, moderate-strength American craft beer with a caramel malty flavor. The balance can vary quite a bit, with some versions being fairly malty and others being aggressively hoppy. Hoppy and bitter versions should