 rkuhnel (1102), Eureka, California, USA
Jul 3, 2008
From a 12 oz bottle that states this was brewed in Ukiah, CA this poured a clear amber with small white head and light lacing. Nose of caramel malts and a floral hop tinge. Mouthfeel is medium. Not a lot of flavor and mostly malts. No finish to speak of. All of these Fire Station 5 beers seem kind of average.
kenb (932), Oregon, USA
Sep 3, 2008 12 oz bottle via Fred M. Pours a clear copper with an average size beige head. Nose is malted barley, toasted grains, earthy hops. Tastes like it smells with a bit of cardboard and some grassy hops, and has a dry finish with an astringent metallic aftertaste. Body is medium, carbonation is moderate. An ok backyard beer.
troysworktable (99), Washington, USA
Aug 2, 2008 Fire Boat Amber is the best of these three, but that is relative.
The pour delivers an amber, almost orange, body. The white head that forms is average, but quickly dissipates. There is virtually no lacing.
The aroma is of Honey Nut Cheerios and of damp soil after a light rain. The flavor presents earthiness, a touch of caramel, and an ever-so-minute nuttiness that is so much so that it almost isn’t.
It is nothing spectacular. It is nothing bad. It is mediocre.
My recommendation is to drink this if it is offered and the only beer present. But don’t purchase it. But something else.
haggis03a3 (99), Piedmont, California, USA
Jun 25, 2008 Reddish amber. Aroma of soft caramel malt. Flavor is nice mild malt. not much bitterness and not too much hop flavor. Goes well with pizza. Other than that a bit dull.
SuperDave70 (766), Arizona, USA
Jun 17, 2008 Clear amber pour with a fizzy small white head. Light malt and citrus in the aroma and flavor. No finish to speak worth mentioning. Not so good.
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