Bright amber colour. Thin layer of lasting foam. Sweet caramel aroma with faint wood, diacetyl. Light body. Some alcohol notes, vague caramel. Fizzy finish. Bland.

It’s not a bad beer, but its strength lies in re-using those great swingtops for homebrewing. Nothing distinctive about it, mild aroma, mild taste, mild aftertaste.

Date: 09/11/1997

amber, good head, slightly sweet malt aroma, malt flavor

Aroma: 4/10; Appearance: 5/10; Flavor: 2/10; Palate: 2/10; Overall: 5/20
Rating: 1.5/5.0
Score: */4
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The score was calculated based upon the notes and an old scoring system.

Sparkling clear, dictionary definition of amber. Small, creamy, white head. Very good retention and creamy lacework. The aroma is of bisquit and beef broth. The flavor matches the aroma along with bonus notes of hearty twelve grain bread. Not quite balanced. A little on the sweet side. Medium-bodied with a creamy mouthfeel and lively carbonation. The finish is medium-length and bitter-sweet.

Pale amber color with light fizzy white head and a little white lacing. The aroma is lightly citrusy with hops and a touch of base malts, not much caramel though. The flavor is a well rounded and balanced with a grainy flavor covered by a light poor hop flavor. The finish is watery and acidic. This starts off good but dissipoints as expected. Another $3 import in the books never to be drank again.