Bronze in American Amber/Red Ale
RAM Restaurant and Brewery, Tacoma, WA
Hops
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Tasting Notes
Smooth and malty, flavors of caramel & toffee with a balanced hop finish.
No hop profile is on record for this beer.
Buttface Amber Ale is a malty amber ale poured at RAM Restaurant and Brewery, listed on the Tacoma location's tap menu.
| Category | Medal | Entries | Brewery | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96, American Amber/Red Ale | Bronze (3rd place) | 85 | RAM Restaurant and Brewery | Tacoma, WA |
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Amber Ale | RAM: Tacoma menu and tap list |
| ABV | 5.8% | RAM: Tacoma menu and tap list |
| IBU | 26 | RAM: Tacoma menu and tap list |
| Hops | Not Found | Not Found |
| Malts and grains | Not Found | Not Found |
| Yeast | Not Found | Not Found |
| Adjuncts, fruit, spices | Not Found | Not Found |
| Other | 64 oz growler fills offered for RAM beers | RAM: Tacoma menu and tap list |
Smooth and malty, flavors of caramel & toffee with a balanced hop finish.
Source: RAM: Tacoma menu and tap list
Smooth and malty, flavors of caramel & toffee with a balanced hop finish.
Source: theram.com
No ingredients are named; the menu describes only caramel and toffee flavors and a balanced hop finish.
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As category context only, the Brewers Association guideline for American-Style Amber/Red Ale calls for an amber to reddish brown ale with medium-high malt, low to medium caramel character and moderate hops, 4.4 to 6.1 percent ABV and 25 to 45 IBU. The published 5.8% ABV and 26 IBU both fit.
| Year | Competition | Category | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Great American Beer Festival | American Amber/Red Ale | Silver |
| 2026 | Great American Beer Festival | American Amber/Red Ale | Bronze |
Generated from the loaded results for this brewery and beer name, not researched separately; years not loaded are not covered.
RAM Restaurant and Brewery is in Tacoma, WA. Brewery type in Open Brewery DB: Microbrewery.
Links checked 2026-10-14: Website.