Marzonis Amber Lager

Brewed by Marzonis Brick Oven & Brewing Co.
Style: American Dark Lager
Duncansville, Pennsylvania USA

On tap, 10/25/07 as part of a sampler. Deep amber, white foam that dies quickly, no lacing. Decent enough amber lager, nice malt character, nothing exciting or unexpected.

If I was a comedian I would hit the microphone and say "Is this thing on?". Wow was this aweful. No aroma except a little malt. Pour was a decent dark amber with a nice 1 finger off white head. Problem was with the flavor. It was like seltzer water with a twist of malt. No aftertaste. No complexity. The friend I brought with me said he liked Yuengling better. ’Nuff said.

Lower other scores, but overall a good score because i love this place and there beer is really cheap compared to other brew pubs

Draught at the brewpub. Pours copper with small beige head. The aroma is light toast, hints of apple and nectarine. The flavor is sweet at first touch, but dies out quickly. Toast, then some ashiness and fruit peels take over. Dusty finish.

Name: Marzoni’s Amber
Date: 07/24/2007
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewpub

clear amber, fine beige head, drippy lace, sweet dark caramel aroma with earthy hops, sweet crystal malt flavor, nice bready character, nice balancing earthy hops, light bitter finish,

Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 11/20
Rating: 3/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: *4

Draft sample at Altoona location. Light amber clor, foamy, off-white head. Nice malt nose, slight hops, bit of malt, nice. Malt character, carmel and chocolate with a crisp hop finsih. Yuengling-esque, but better.

Sampled at Marzoni’s in Allison park, on tap. I’m not sure if classifying this as an american dark lager is doing this justice. Darker than their 3 rivers gold. Same color as yuengling, not quite the brownness that we’ve come accustomed to in a dark lager. No head just a tea froth on top. Good malty initial flavor without bitterness. Balanced and enjoyable. Can barely smell the fragrance of this brew. Friendly and enjoyable., Good medium carbonation bite. Slight medium bitterness build on the palate with each sip during the session. Finishes with a low medium malty alcohol bitterness that is neither out of control nor offensive. Overall, a very enjoyable brew.

Sampled on draft at the brewery this beer poured a darkish amber color with a khaki head. The aroma was sweet, tangy and malty. The flavor was very malty, slightly nutty and a bit roasty. There was a lightly tangy finish.