 riversideAK (1444), Shoreline, Washington, USA
May 6, 2008
First off, I am not 100% sure this really is an amber ale, but that’s cool. Nice aroma of toffee, chocolate, dark fruits, tea leaves, floral and citrus like hops. It almost reminded me of say 1/2 a barley wine. Pours a dark red with a nice lasting creamy head and great lacing. Flavors of some darker malts, dark fruits, a leafy hoppy tea kind of thing, floral notes, some light citrus, toffee, chocolate. All things considered pretty damn complex. A good amount of hops in the finish leaves a nice lingering bitterness. I could session this stuff. Just wish I had more.
hopdog (4347), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
May 13, 2008 12oz bottle acquired in trade with riversideAK (thanks!). Poured a medium and cloudy copperish color with an averaged sized off white head. Aromas of floral hops, citrus, caramel, and toasted malts. Tastes of caramel, floral hops, some citrus, and lightly fruity. Nice bitter finish. Some lacing left on the glass. A very nice Amber Ale.
rkuhnel (951), Eureka, California, USA
Apr 21, 2008 From a 12 oz bottle purchased at Corti Bros in Sacramento, this poured a rich copper color with a very thick and foamy head the stuck like glue to the inside of the pint glass. Nose was citrus hops and flowers, with hint of fruit. Mouthfeel was very oily and flavors are complex and powerful. Bitter finish. A remarkable beer from this small brewery. I am not sure this really and amber but who cares.
jjpm74 (2694), Connecticut, USA
Apr 9, 2008 Bottle courtesy of RiversideAK. Pours red with a white head. Smells of roses, earth, tea, some oranges. Tastes bitter with some sweet malty undertones. Palate is full bodied. Finish is lightly sweet.
gunhaver (519), Tampa, Florida, USA
Apr 7, 2008 Updated: Jun 5, 2008Bottle, courtesy riversideAK. Pours a dark copper brown, with a big foamy off-white head. Decent lacing on the glass. Citrus hops, English yeast, caramel, prominent malts, and some banana in the nose. Spicy body, and hops are forth-coming. Slight mango with caramel. The malts come through in the finish. Bitter bite, very refreshing though, and quite drinkable. Immensely satisfying. Enjoyed this one.
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