Leinenkugels Classic Amber

Brewed by Leinenkugel Brewing Company (MillerCoors)
Style: Premium Lager
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin USA

This was an an unexpected surprise... clear light copper in color. Smokey malt & fresh corn tortillas in the aroma. Flavor was roasted malt with a touch of caramel in the aftertaste. Overall, this was really good. much better and complex than expected... Probably would be good with tex mex food.

On draught at the Leinie’s Lodge in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Pours a clear copper amber brew with a creamy off-white head that slowly dissipates to a thin cream top and spotty lacing. Aroma of caramel malt, a hint of citrus, some light apple, a touch of dark multi-grain bread and some biscuit. Taste is medium bodied, flavors of malty caramel and dark bread with a hint of floral hops. Finish is semi-dry with a short lived mild bitterness. Definitely more malt in flavor than in aroma on draught compared to the bottled version. Rate is based on the draught version. Overall, the Classic Amber is a pleasant surprise. It has more malty flavor compared to historical Amber Light and Auburn Ale beers and even has a good balance of hop bitterness. The Hallertau hop character really comes out during the finish. Compared to the other two previous new seasonal beers from Leinenkugel, J. Buhrow’s new seasonal beer is starting to move into the right direction.

This beer has a good aroma, nice appearance, pleasant mouth feel, a mild bitterness, and is fairly flavorful. My overall impression of it is very positive. It is similar to many other mass-produced amber beers.

A fine Leinie representative. Was a little disappointed with the lightness of the color. Plenty of CO2. Good head. Excellent pizza beer.

Poured into 4oz sample glass, but I asked for a second pour to make a more proper 8oz review. Plus I was not sampling other beers, so no sample fatigue. Thanks Applebee’s! Very light amber with nice head and slight lacing. Somewhat sweet aroma with notes of caramel and toasted malts. Biscuit and caramel malts balanced by citrusy hops, with light bitterness at the finish. Nice balance overall. Moderate carbonation with a light to medium body. Finishes slightly dry. This would be a very respectable everyday lager. Perhaps the best Leinie’s I have had.

amber, medium bitterness, medium body, thick feel, average carbonation, bitter, cereal, chocolate, coffee, toast, roasty, nuts, caramel, bread,

On tap at U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago. White Sox beat the Jays 10-2, and Alexi Ramirez hit a grand slam while I was in the bathroom. This was probably the best thing on tap at the field, and yeah, while it wasn’t the best beer I’ve ever had, it’s one of the better offerings from Leinenkugel’s in years (that I can get in my area). I had it in a white cup, so I didn’t see the color. Nose was citrussy hops, with a bit of sweetness. Taste was smooth, a little sweet, ending with a little bite. A decent offering from Chippewa Falls. Thanks, boys, more like this one!