does not count  BobNQ3X (3), Pennsylvania, USA
May 26, 2008
I’m enjoying one of these right now, and the operative word is "enjoy." Amber Ale is one of those styles that folks lose track of in the pursuit of Imperial IPA and Bigger! Faster! Louder! MORE! in their beers. It’s gratifying that at least one brewery still keeps one in their stable.
Lovely orange color with a generous light-tan head. Lacing follows the fluid level all the way to the bottom.
Aroma is fruity, with sweet malt undertones to a solid spicy hops presence.
Flavor is full, though not quite enough balance for me; the hopping is generous enough that it requires a more solidly malty backbone. Some more caramelly sweetness would firm it up nicely. Fruity as a farmer’s market in the front, then the bitterness cuts through. Finishes dry and crisp.
All in all, I like this beer. Is it the best Amber Ale ever brewed? Probably not. But it is a solid example of the style, and I would recommend it if a friend asked, "Should I?"
 Narnad (168), Wonder Lake, Illinois, USA
Nov 19, 2008 A foamy white head tops the nice amber colored beer. Aroma is very strong and quite surprising. A very strong nutty malt nose with some grassy hops and a cigar smoke background to it. Flavor has a very ash flavor to it, lots of nutty malt with a slight strong acid flavor and finishes dry. Mouth feel is a little light but the beer does leave great lacing on the glass. Overall, the flavors and smells of the beer are unique but seems to fall a bit short in melding the flavors together into a fully enjoyable beer.
phishpond417 (1521), Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Aug 12, 2008 Pours a slight cloudy amber colour with a small off white head. Astringent mouthfeel, packed full of hops, but well balanced. Grapefruit and floral notes in the aroma. Flavors are soft citrus fruits and toast. Awesome brew.
jbuzz (566), South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Jun 30, 2008 Organic Beer Tasting at Three Cellars Milwaukee
Slightly bitter maybe some nuttyness. I would drink again if it was at a party but i dont think it is worth buying.
WISEGUY572 (1158), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
May 28, 2008 I don’t really care for Shipyard most of the time, but this is not bad. Nose of caramel and malts. Clear dark amber, small had, very little lacing. Caramel malts, moderate hopping, hoppy finish. Some nuttiness, and maybe a slight metallic note from the hops, but more sweet than dry in the finish despite the nuttiness. Thin in the mouth. Bonus point for being low alcohol.
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