R.J. Rockers The Horse You Rode In On Amber Ale

Honey Amber ale. 12oz bottle. Pours a clear, bright reddish amber. Thin white head. Aroma of sweet caramel malt and a bit of moss. Flavor is of floral honey. Light dough character. Finishes dry, from the touch of honey. Slight bitterness is very well balanced with the flavorful malt body. Light - Medium bodied. Lots of fun to drink.

Name: Honey Amber
Date: 04/12/2008
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewfest, Hickory Hops

Appearance: clear dark amber, huge creamy off white head,
Flavor: dry caramel malt flavor with an earthyness keeping it dry,
Overall: sweet caramel malt flavor with an additional honey sweetness, light bready character, light balancing earthyness leaves a nice bitter finish,

Aroma: 5/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 5/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 10/20
Rating: 2.7/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: *4

Draught. Well, this pours amber with a mild white head. I found the nose to be quite astringent, musty with some caramel sweetness and quite a few off-scents.It’s mildly rubbery in the way of flavor with thin caramel and grapefruit then a finish of paper. This didn’t come together in a fashion that made me eager to finish the whole glass, but I eventually and grudgingly did so. I won’t be ordering this anymore.