RJ King Wingwalker Amber Ale

Thanks Arnie and Vic! This was a really great amber ale. Clear, sharp amber pour with a thinnish head, nose of baked bread, hops, chocolate. Tastes very balanced. Outstanding example.

12 oz brown screwtop bottle found at Shaw’s in Augusta of all places. I was rather impressed with the bottle. It was nice looking enough, but on the front it says "Roasted malt and creamy. Marzen style" They obviously know their market. That, and they’re trying for an Octoberfest beer but doing it as an ale, but are overtly obvious about it unlike some American brewers who make some worthwhile Octoberfest beers. Anyway... Orange-red body with rather thin and quickly dissipating head. Smells malty with a definite floral hop presence - a really good smell. Tastes malty but not overly so, with a supporting hop presence. Reminds me somewhat of an Irish red. A little lighter flavored than I thought it would be, but very very well balanced. Very drinkable too. I hope this is a year-round offering. I’ll be getting it again

Dark tan, a bit hazy, with a smallish white head. Nose is of honey and cereal. Flavor has a smallish shot of citric hops, and a nice bit of honey. Surprisingly well-crafted product from a big regional brewer.

Crystal clear, light sparkling amber body with luscious creamy head. Delightfully marzen-like malt nose, full of munich/caramunich. Medium-bodied mouthfeel, with constant rolling waves of malt flavor. Some fusels in the palate lend a warming quality and make this seem strong for a marzen.

You know this is an interesting beer. Ok beer might not be the right word. It has a very sweet, hoppy, caramel, toffee taste. I really like toffee and caramel so I found this appealing. However its hard to think of this as beer.