 xav33 (313), Midland, MI, Michigan, USA
Jul 21, 2007
Anderson Valley Summer Solstice Cerveza Crema
12 oz bottle
Moderate pour in a shaker
Recent brewing, enjoyed 07/07
Poured a dark orange amber with a beige semi-frothy somewhat lasting head.
Smelt of moderate oranges, caramel, toasted grain.
Taste was upfront strong bitter toasted grain and grassy hops and moderate orange sweet and sour followed by more of the same, with a flowery yeast kick and a diminished orange sweet and sour, on an average length finish.
Palate was light to medium bodied, slightly creamy and effervescent.
Overall, a summer beer that carries a fresh orange taste. On the darker side, which makes it even more intriguing. Very cool label with the bears with antlers and sunglasses. Cryptic writing under the cap:"Chipmunk the heelch of the Boont steinbier". Huh? Hilarious. I’m happy with this one, except the price ($11.99/6pk).
darn1207 (227), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
Aug 17, 2008 12oz bottle. amber-orange color with off-white head. spice, hop, orange and toffee aroma. taste is creamy, vanilla, butterscotch and orange. finishes like the bottom of a bowl of sugar cereal. ok - not my favorite. K-7
jjpm74 (2878), Connecticut, USA
Aug 16, 2008 Pours gold with a generous white head. Smells of some light hops, caramel, doughy. Tastes light and malty with a hint of a citrus note.
Sparky27 (498), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Aug 15, 2008 12oz Bottle. Pours a clear medium amber with one finger tan head. Nose is light citrus and vanilla. Taste is toffee, vanilla, spice and tangy citrus. Medium mouth feel. An ok beer.
ajm (304), USA
Aug 13, 2008 This is a strange little beer. Bottle from SunDevil. Looks and smells great - like an eisbock, actually. But the flavor is so thin and delayed. The whole experience is in the finish, with a watery yeastiness for the first two thirds. Ends with a sharp crust and almost old grain texture.
nearbeer (1199), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Aug 13, 2008 12 oz. Clear dark brown with a small spit of creamy foam. Molasses and chocolate aroma. Tastes of caramel, chocolate, vanilla cream and slight woody herb hops. Light-medium body is very lightly carbonated and has just enough dryness on the end.
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