Cicerone Certified Beer Server Practice Exam

What color is typically associated with a beer that is referred to as "amber"?

1. Straw

2. Black

3. Gold

4. Brown

The correct answer is: Brown

Amber beers are characterized by their rich, warm hues that fall between golden and brown beers on the color spectrum. The term "amber" itself describes a color that is reminiscent of the shade of certain types of glass or resin. This color results from the malt used in the brewing process, which contributes to both the flavor and the appearance. Amber beers generally have a moderate reddish-brown tint, often with hints of copper, giving them a distinguished and inviting look. The other colors typically correspond with lighter or darker beer styles: straw signifies a pale beer, black refers to very dark beers like stouts, and gold describes lighter ales or lagers, none of which capture the essence of what defines an amber beer.