Jenlain Ambrée is a traditional French amber beer produced by Brasserie Duyck in the village of Jenlain in northern France. It was first brewed in 1922 according to a recipe developed by Félix Duyck and remains the brewery’s oldest and best-known beer. It belongs to the northern French bière de garde style which is characterized by top fermentation followed by a period of maturation. The recipe combines three types of malt with three varieties of hops grown in Alsace. The blend of malts gives the beer its copper colour and pronounced malt character. Jenlain Ambrée has an alcohol content of 7.5 percent. Its clear copper appearance shows orange highlights beneath a creamy ivory-coloured head. The aroma contains notes of roasted malt toasted bread crust hazelnuts almonds and walnuts. Additional nuances include caramel cooked fruit tonka bean and orange marmalade. The flavour is rounded and slightly sweet with lively carbonation and a substantial malt foundation. The hops play a supporting role by balancing the sweeter and caramelized notes. The beer was originally sold locally as an old beer before receiving the Jenlain name in 1968 after its village of origin. Its popularity during the 1970s contributed to renewed interest in the traditional bière de garde style in northern France.