Sand Creek English Style Special Ale

Brewed by Sand Creek Brewing Co. (Pioneer/Wisconsin Brewing Co.)
Style: Amber Ale
Black River Falls, Wisconsin USA

Pours a dark amber colour with a decent sized head. Mouthfeel was decent, lightly cabronated with a noticeable caramel flavor. aromas of toffee, vanilla and peanuts.

Decent sized frothy off-white head of fine bubbles. Light carbonation. Light malty aroma with not a lot going for it. Some grainy notes also. Dark copper brown in color. Light and malty with a bit of pear and a hint of floral hops. Pretty generic brew in many aspects but still better than most macro swill. Soft malty palate. Finishes pretty clean and slightly sweet. Boring but not offensive.

scent is of roast and carmel. taste is of roast and grass with some hoppy undertones. overall a pretty blah beer. i was not impressed with this beer and would not purchase again.

Date: 03/15/2008
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting, Cellar Party

Appearance: clear dark amber, wispy beige head, drippy bits of lace,
Aroma: sweet malt aroma, touch of caramel, light earthy and floral hops,
Flavor: sweet caramel malt flavor, nice dark carmel sweetness, well balanced with light earthy hops,

Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 12/20
Rating: 3.1/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: *4

12oz twist-off bottle. Clear, dark amber. Aroma of caramel, butter toffee. Flavor is a slight nutty, sweet malt, and a calming hop balance. Light bodied.

A cold pour spills a deep amber color with a tall froth. Good head retention and lacing to boot. Aromas of brisk steel. Medium nectar with good carbonation. Fruitcake malts and a mild hop bittering. The finish is bittered with a steely infusion. This beer is not real desireable to me but not exactly swill either.

Appearance: Pours a clear, mahogany body with a scant, bubbly white head. Smell: Toasted caramel maltiness with a scent of raisins soaked overnight in cooking sherry. Taste: Flavors of caramel and toast with a full, sugary sweetness. The fruit and the sherry from aroma are present, but are at diminished levels for the taste. Slight graininess throughout. Light floral hoppiness with an equally light bitterness. Sweet, grainy finish. Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied. Medium carbonation. Drinkability: Not a bad lil’ beer at all! Simple, but tasty.

Pours a nice amber color with a slight tan head. Aroma is caramel, toast, and some earthy hops. Flavor is caramel, toast, toffee, and a earthy bitter finish.