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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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 fiulijn (7330), Como; Lausanne (CH); Malmö (SWE), Italy
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Jul 28, 2007  
Draught at Hop Devil, NYC, as Sprecher Bavarian Ale
Golden color. Malt aroma. Good malt taste, smooth. Average bitterness. Refreshing.


 hopdog (5602), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/512/20
Feb 17, 2007  
16oz bottle acquired in trade with Ughsmash (thanks!). Poured a medium and clear amber color with an averaged sized off white head. Aromas of a light skunky/mustiness with bananas and soem citrus. Tastes of citrus, caramel and a trace of honey.


 CaptainCougar (5517), Rockville, Maryland, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/513/20
Dec 1, 2002  
Semi-sweet and moderately bitter. Toasted oat aroma and copper colored body. The finish is smooth, but there is nothing too spectacular here.


 JoeMcPhee (5010), Jackson Heights, New York, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/515/20
Aug 25, 2007  
500 ml bottle. Deep amber coloured brew. Very fresh vienna malt aroma, bread crust, light toast and a hint of brown sugar/caramel. Clean maltiness. Rich and sweet tasting. A touch of faint smokiness appears toward the finish. Soft hoppiness just keeps this balanced, but I can see how some might find it cloying. I don’t and think it’s an excellent example of the style.


 Cornfield (4950), Oak Forest, Illinois, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Oct 31, 2007  
Good looking beer, pouring a bright orange body with a large spongey head. The aroma has caramel, vanilla, and quiet floral scents. In flavor it’s quite bready and has a drop of honey, a splash of caramel syrup, and a mild floral/herbal bitterness to balance it out. Quite quaffable.

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 JPDIPSO (4921), Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/515/20
Oct 10, 2002  
Clear golden/amber color with a moderate head. Aroma of mild caramel malt and slight floral hops. Flavors of slightly toasty malt with a touch of fruit - peach and grapefruit. A hoppy Vienna in style. A good session lager.


 jbrus (4873), Delft, Netherlands
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/102/511/20
Dec 14, 2007  
Bottle@Home. Dough and orange aroma with hints of caramel. Hazy, amber color, beige head, few lace. Orange, dough and bitter flavor. Buttery feeling, light dry finish. Not very special, not refreshing.


 Tmoney99 (4761), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/514/20
Dec 19, 2007  
Bottle from JUngle Jim’s. Poured clear amber color with a large frothy white head that mostly lasted with fair lacing. Moderate sour citrus aroma. Medium body with lively carbonation. Medium bittersweet flavor with a medium bittersweet finish of moderate duration. Drinkable smooth brew.



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