Alaskan Amber

Brewed by Alaskan Brewing Co
Style: Altbier
Juneau, Alaska USA

Serve in Kölsch/Altbier

The name’s a little confusing (beyond a simple colour label) because this is an Alt rather than a classic Irish-style amber ale. However, the beer is a treat. It poured with a thin head but the aroma was light and invitingly fruity. The palate is sweet and oily, with fruity notes and a hint of spice in a smooth finish. Very easy to drink. Even better on tap, I imagine. A gem.

A nice carmal malt nose. Good deep rich amber color. For my taste a little more bitterness would be nice to offset the residual sweetness of the malt. A decent "Amber" beer. I wouldn’t say no to a free round or three.

This is like the Summer Ale but with some more maltiness and more frothy. Thought the flavor was very good - a good mix between a lighter ale and a darker beer like a porter.

Smells of malts and caramel, quite sweet; a very pleasant aroma. Taste is very smooth, strong taste of caramel that lingers. A very tasty beer indeed.

UPDATED: JUN 7, 2008 Bottle courtesy of jake65, pours hazy copper with little tan head. Aroma is sweet malt and taste is similar with some citrius notes. Nice mouthfeel with clean finish. Really like this beer. Wish I could get it regularly.

12 oz. bottle I brought form San Francisco. Pours amber with a foamy white head and lovely carbonation. Aroma of perfume hops and caramel malt. Medium, smooth body. Flavor is a nice balance between caramel malt, ripe fruit and peppery hops. Great beer, I wish they sold Alaskan in NJ.

One of the best beers that is VERY commonly available. A great basic amber. Flavors are subdued, but good tasting overall. No noticeable hop flavor good or bad.

A better than average amber. A bit watery with a weak body, but the nice flavor of caramel malts and hops makes this a session beer to look for. (3/23/2011) Tried this from a bottle in Juneau during the 4 IGERT workshop.