I use Brewing Classic Styles often as a starting point...
I like what they say in BCS concerning Amber Ale: "Of course, like many styles, this one has a wide range. Some examples are going to be quite big and hoppy, especially on the West Coast of the United States, while others will be much more restrained. Some examples are toasty, while others show a touch of roast. Either way, this is a great, easy-drinking style." from "Brewing Classic Styles: 80 Winning Recipes Anyone Can Brew" — Jamil Zainasheff, John Palmer
I like an Amber a bit on the “more restrained” side like Full Sail’s Amber Ale. It’s an uncomplicated recipe with 2-row Pale, Crystal and Chocolate malts hopped with Mt. Hood and Cascades yet it has earned many awards and accolades including over 20 gold medals and was named "World's Best Dark Beer" at the World Beer Awards.
https://fullsailbrewing.com/beers/amber-ale/ Though I’ve not had the real deal, and I dumb mine down to ~5%ABV, this is pretty tasty. This is a go at it:
Amber Balanced water (from Bru’n water)
83% 2-Row
15% C60
2% Chocolate
60 min:
9 IBU Mt Hood
8 IBU Cascade
10 min:
8 IBU Mt Hood
7 IBU Cascade
I like Nottingham dry yeast.
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