RateBeer
Score
4540
OVERALLStyle

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution

Add Distribution Data
RATINGS: 1279   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.02   IBU: 19   EST. CALORIES: 165   ABV: 5.5%
Share this beer with friends!
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Ideal for the Lager drinker who prefers amber beers, the "Scratch" is a smooth, malt-accentuated lager. Brewed in the "Steam-Style" tradition, scratch is a so-called hybrid beer that is fermented at medium temperatures to develop some ale and lager characteristics.
Ingredients: Water; Malted barley; Malted wheat; Hops.


bsierra's rating

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
bsierra (213) - Vista, California, USA - MAR 20, 2008
I’ve always liked this one, glassey amber hue with a caramel type of nose, Great job on the malt in the one, wow. the hops creeped up at the end ushering a bright clean finish, nice amber and as always the sickest labels~


most recent ratings

2.9
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
Christpuncher (259) - Chicago, Illinois, USA - JUN 16, 2013
A smooth red ale out of flying dog. Has a strong taste and bitte finish. Has a strong alcohol finish ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

3.3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
sonnycheeba (1976) - Federal Hill, Baltimore, Maryland, USA - JUN 13, 2013
Tap. Pours clear amber/copper with thin, fizzy beige head. Aroma is caramel and cereal malts, earthy and floral hops, light toast, fig, and stone fruit. Flavor is dry, bready malts with a touch of caramel sweetness, dark fruit esters, and light hop bitterness; dry finish. Medium body and carbonation.

2.8
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
jkwood04 (2400) - Connecticut, USA - MAY 27, 2013
12oz bottle in a lager glass. Pours amber with a lacy, beige head. Aroma of pale malts and light hops. Flavor the same. Average texture. Pretty bland.

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
ryanscourt (301) - Pennsylvania, USA - MAY 7, 2013
One of the better amber lagers i have had. Metallic malt smell. Body is really nice, thin but good balt flavor. Smooth hop finish that leaves a nice dryness on the palate with out taking to much control. This is a well crafted lager.

2.8
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 2/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
rauchbierlover (452) - Roma, ITALY - APR 30, 2013
Amber body with small, vanishing, white head. Aroma is slightly nutty, some caramel. Taste is lagerwise, but too hoppy for my european taste. Refreshing, well made, but not my cup of tea

3
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
devman171 (213) - Annapolis, Maryland, USA - APR 29, 2013
From a bottle, aroma is light roast malt, taste is smooth slight sweetness, good amber style option.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
cmargu997 (3) - - APR 6, 2013 does not count
Distinct amber color that refreshes the palate with a simple lager style. Provides an accessible drinking experience. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

2.4
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 8/20
BlackEyePA (547) - USA - MAR 23, 2013
Not my favorite, but I had to try it. It is a well crafted beer, just not my favorite style(s) amber/steam beer. Anyway, it looks great, brown amber color with fluffy head. Aroma is caramel burlap. Taste is Caramelly, malty, hay, bread. Overall good beer for a hybrid style amber, but I didnt love it just because its not my fav. type/style of beer.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
DwarfeD (189) - Amersfoort, NETHERLANDS - MAR 23, 2013
Bottle at Brabantse Aap. A nice sweet Ale.

2.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 8/20
ration (1669) - Tampere, FINLAND - MAR 16, 2013
This review is exported from olutopas.info with no comment. Original rating date 23.12.2009


We Want To Hear From You



Join us! RateBeer is made by beer enthusiasts for the craft beer community. Your basic membership is free and allows you to read all beer ratings. Click here to create your account... and give your opinion!

Join Us »




View Page
1 2 3 4 » 128


(beta) USD $1.99 BottleSelect.com

Tick this beer

for your profile
  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5


tags




Copyright © 2000-2013,
RateBeer LLC. All rights
reserved.
about us
About RateBeer
FAQ
Contact/Feedback
New Beers
add
Advanced Search
Add A Beer
Add A Brewer
Add A Place
Events
membership
Log In
Edit Personal Info
Buy Premium Membership
Your Messages
the best
RateBeer Best
100 Beer Club
The Top 50