 JMerritt (1325), Macomb, Illinois, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 |
Dec 30, 2005 Dark golden with a frothy tan head that is mostly lasting. Slight grapefruity, citric aroma with a touch of toffee. Surprisingly high hop bitterness to the flavor, not quite citric, but instead lending notes of nectarine. Finish is moderately bitter, with some off flavor like dishtowel and herbs. Tingly, moderately full mouthfeel.
mmmbeergood (14), Elburn, Illinois, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 3, 2005 On tap at the brewpub. Nice cooper color. Great nose. Good balance between hops and malt. I’ve had the obligatory “Amber Ale” at many brewpubs and this one is one of the best. More hops and flavor in this then one would expect from a beer that is normally toned down for the general public.
Woodpecker (23), Warrenville, Illinois, USA
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Nov 2, 2005 One of my favorites. It has a beautiful color to it and excellent aroma of hops. The flavor of the hops are balanced well with the malt to provide a beer that is most drinkable. This one you drink for taste, not effect!
TheCartel (10), Elburn, Illinois, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Nov 1, 2005 Flavorful light hoppiness releases a crisp, clean, and sharply textured mouthfeel. Layers of hops cloak the tongue well into the delightful aftertaste. A perennially pleasant drinking experience.
StewardofGondor (1934), Washington Heights - Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Sep 6, 2005 Clear copper in color with a fizzy body and a short, creamy grey head. Promising aroma of honey, cedar and pine. This one’s got potential. Nice hoppy flavor profile with an orange juice citric quality, sort of like a mimosa with hops. Some grassy traits and honey sweetening. Interesting take on the style, and a much appreciated deviation from their other beers.
frankenkitty (1903), Oak Lawn, Illinois, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jun 6, 2005 Sparkling amber with an off-white head that left full lacing. Hopcit and honey aromas that were attractive and none-too overbearing. Thorough yet mellow bitter flavor with a slick mouthfeel and a dry finish. I was told that this was as close as I could get right now to an IPA, but a true hop-head would not be satisfied. I happened to find it very clean and refreshing.
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Cornfield (4978), Oak Forest, Illinois, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Jan 21, 2005 Updated: Jul 8, 2005The brewmeister told me they’d just changed the recipe. I believe it, judging by the other ratings. This hazy copper, off-white headed beauty is inches away from IPA-hood, not coming across like an amber at all. The aroma is loaded with cascade hops, strong grapefruit with a bit of orange rind and some herbal earthiness. The taste has a solid malt backbone, but it is heaped with refreshing hop bitterness. I vote we change this amber to an IPA! <font size=-4><a href=http://www.ratebeer.com/Places/ShowPlace.asp? Brewpub, Aurora, IL<font size=-1>
SkyinBrian (429), Collinsville, Illinois, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Aug 18, 2004 well bananced. nice body. hoppy, smooth. if you eat at america’s brewpub this is a good beer to order.
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