Kalamazoo Royal Amber Ale

Draft at Jerry’s. Cloudy orange, with big, foamy beige head / Citrus, floral and pine nose / Medium body with creamy hops on the finish / Flavors of pine, orange, lemon, and spun sugar / Outstanding, although more of an American pale ale, I’d say, than an amber.

Finally had some. Pricey 6 pack cause IL is not friendly to brewers. Delicious and a drinkable favorite. Hop character and malt is balanced smoothly. I give it a good review.

Pours a hazy orange with a finger of white head. Odor of caramel and sweet malts. Frothy mouthfeel, taste starts with some caramel and ends with a hoppy bitterness. Very good.

Draft at Brixie’s, with ElGaucho. I figure if Bell’s is trying to enter the market as a "new" (wink wink) brewer, they would start with a flagship for its new brand. This one has a light amber color that glows under a thin head. A very clean, malty "beer" smell. First thing I taste is a big caramel malt, followed by an assertive hop nose. More spicy than bitter, I’m thinking of the milder American hops here. Appropriate for sipping or gulping, a good basic beer.

Courtesy of kmweaver. Light amber body with a small beige head. The flavor is doughy, cracker and citrus hops. The flavor is lightly sweet, lightly bitter with citrus, floral hops, light cotton candy and honey, pale malts. Medium body is round with moderate carbonation. Solid.