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Sprecher Special Amber 3.21 249

Sprecher Special Amber

Percentile
67
overall

bottled
common

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
2493.22/5.03.21/5.05%93.1Lager glass
Commercial Description:
A delicate balance of toasted malt and fresh hops give this medium-bodied German style lager an intriguing complex flavor. A creamy head, deep golden color and an impressive hop bouquet make this a very special beer.
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 FlssmrBrewAlum (1158), Lisle, Illinois, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Feb 16, 2009  
16 oz bottle served at the miller time pub (milwaukee, wi). Decided to go for this after I didn’t partake in it after the tour. Pours a very nice slightly hazed amber with a big puffy offwhite head that laces. Aromas are nice light carmel malts balanced with decent florals and citrus with a touch of gumball sweetness. Initial is light bodied, a touch toasted cereal, carmel, amd toffee balanced with a light bitterness and subtle inviting citrus. Finishes nicely, light malty sweetness finishes and is pretty good.


 nuplastikk (1205), Madison, Wisconsin, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/102/56/103/514/20
Jan 4, 2009  
16oz bottle. Filtered orange tan color. Malty and sweet, with minimal hop balance. Pretty straightforward stuff, a cut above macro-swill. Smooth and medium bodied, with some amber malt tastes. Drinkable and sessionable, but nothing that Id seek out.


aetheon (60), Beer Dungeon, Minnesota, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/105/518/20
Dec 20, 2008    Updated: Sep 24, 2009
medium dark golden color some lacing, light warm hoppy aroma starts out smooth and highly carbonated, medium body with flavor of light roasted malts, grass, very light note of clove and brown sugar with moderate hoppiness Very drinkable, I ll be getting this one again and trying some more from Sprecher - this has turned into one of my favorite beers


 jeff789 (407), Pennsylvania, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/512/20
Nov 20, 2008  
In general, im not a big lager guy unless im blow away by it(lakefront riverwest stein)... This didnt blow me away... Up front, the sweet malts came on a bit too strong, and the hops in the finish didnt come on strong enough... Maybe it’s just a clash of the style with my prefences.... I like most Sprecher beers i’ve had, this one just wasnt for me...


wench (30), st. paul, Minnesota, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/105/56/103/513/20
Oct 27, 2008  
pour is clear copper amber color with light tan head. looks refreshing! full-bodied amber. Not sure about the aroma, maybe light malts and carmels. good amber


 CaryTheDude (1113), Longmont, Colorado, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/104/514/20
Oct 27, 2008  
Dug it. Malty nose, hardly any indication of the hops to follow. Flavor is pretty mild in malt, but the finish gives a nice hop presence that surprising and pleasing. Sprecher surprises, and disappoints, then surprises again.


 DrDavid (957), Johnson, Vermont, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Oct 24, 2008  
(Bottle). Sweet malty aroma. Clear copper body, white head. Flavor is sweet, rather mild, malts and bread. Low carbonation, could use more.


 mmmbeer (762), Austin, Texas, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Oct 19, 2008  
16 oz. bottle in trade from daknole- thank you! Served in shaker- poured light amber copper, low carbonation of tiny bubbles, one finger tan head formed and said hello to Greg Jennings for me. Aroma of a light caramel malt with notes of hops, bread. Hits the mouth with a medium body, malt comes through cleanly, a touch of spice in the middle, finish is clean and begging of another sip. Suggested pairings- 8 hour slow cooked beer brats, butter venison burgers, and homemade cheesy scallop potatoes while watching The Pack take on Peyton "The greatest thing since sliced bread- during the regular season ONLY" Manning and the rest of his overblown squad. GO PACK GO!!!



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