Brothers Honey Brewed Amber Ale

Brewed by Brothers Brewing Company
Style: Amber Ale
Oakland, California USA

Cloudy, ruddy brown, slightly hazy. Reddish head. Aroma is sweetish, slightly of paint and vaguely malty. Flavor is caramel and a little discordant evergreen hoppiness. Nothing outstanding.

Medium Brown color, medium head. Nice malts, some hoppyness. “Honey brewed” there is a slight sweetness. Nice malt/hop balance. Mouthfeel is full. Mild taste, good flavor. Finish is clean. Aftertaste is slightly bitter, with just a touch of sweetness.

Dark clear amber, beautiful foam and lacing, good hoppy aroma and a complete and well-balanced bitter. I’ve been looking for interesting variation in the usual West Coast micros and this one may not provide it, but it surprised me by having detail in aroma and bitterness that others just don’t have.