 Gregis (836), Overland Park, Kansas, USA
May 5, 2008
Pours a hazy dark copper with fine sediment, a towering, frothy off-white head that sticks around for quite some time, eventually leaving behind wispy lace. Once the head settles, the aroma comes through: dusty caramel and bready malts with floral and mildly earthy hop notes in support. Light to medium-bodied, with soft carbonation, it finishes lightly bitter and with just a hint of sourness. The flavor is of sweet, lightly sour and bready malt with notes of caramel and floral hops finishing a bit tinny but not in a way that detracts from the overall effect. A refreshingly different interpretation of the style, this one may not "wow" you, but it isn’t half bad.
Linus_Stick (1459), Moon Township, Pennsylvania, USA
Jun 29, 2008 Wow what a great and different beer. This is not an amber ale, though. This tastes like a specialty grain or spice beer. Aroma of sorghum and caramel malt. Pour was a nice medium amber with a one finger off white head. Taste was very different so I can’t describe it. Nice and bitey with a floral taste throughout. Very refreshing, just can’t put my finger on these tastes.
Hudspart (282), Hudsonville, Michigan, USA
Jun 25, 2008 Bottle: Pretty good amber. Pours amber with a small, but thick head. Aroma of hops and flowers. Flavor of same.
Horne1969 (2), Johnsburg, Illinois, USA
does not count  Jun 1, 2008 I am a sucker for the amber hues... The flavor is good, but the appearance is spectacular.
bhensonb (2687), Woodland, California, USA
Apr 25, 2008 12 oz. bottle. The ale surged out. Amber color with a two finger off-white head. Wonderful floral hop aroma - I’m in England. Medium body with fine carbonation. Flavor is more caramel malt than hop, but there is nearly enough bitter in the finish to remedy that. It’s really good, and it might fit ESB or Strong Ale across the pond.
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