unrulythings (60), Portland, Oregon, USA
Jan 31, 2008
pours a golden amber brown with an off white head. aroma is malty, bready and very floral. lots of acidity on the mouth, with flavors of hoppy floral bitterness and a bit of caramel and citrus. an easy drinker despite the strong hoppy flavor.
 hellbilly (768), scottsdale über alles, Arizona, USA
Jul 13, 2008 bomber by way of kenb and the mystery swap... pours a perfect copper color with an almond (the meat not the skin) white head. very light lacing. the aroma is caramel, fresh stone fruitiness, pine and grassy hops. the flavor is kinda bland... almost watered down... stale grain, orange, generic hops and iced tea/tea-like tannins. medium body feels a bit light and crisp.
beerheart (218), Erie, Colorado, USA
Jul 5, 2008 Amber ales are like brown ales for me. Both don’t have enough malt, hop, body, or flavor. That said, this was a very nice ale. It has a crisp bubbliness. Slight apple taste, gentle hops, grasses and peat. Wouldn’t buy it again but would drink it.
carboloader (269), Houston, Texas, USA
Jul 3, 2008 Toured the brewery. At first I had no idea that this was an amber. I thought it was a pale ale and then realized the fruit and creaminess. Either way I like it a lot. Light, creamy, with green tea flavor. Bitter finish, nicely complex, yet easy to drink.
a10555 (108), West Chester, Ohio, USA
Jun 29, 2008 At first taste, I didn’t have a clue what I was drinking, then it hit me...Green Tea with a bit of cream in it. It was okay. not unpleasant but not great either.
mpersinger (15), , California, USA
Jun 22, 2008 22 oz. bottle: Pours a deep amber color, slightly cloudy, with a modest creamy head. Sour cheery aroma.
Buoyancy from the carbonation
keeps the spicy rum raisin malt and crisp, low-acid hop character poised.
Complex, closer to an effervescent, lighter-bodied abbey ale than a typical amber.
Satisfying dry finish lengthens and dries dramatically as ale warms in glass.
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