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Great Divide Ridgeline Amber Ale (Arapahoe Amber)

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
3053.1/5.03.09/5.05.3%70.1English pint, Shaker
Commercial Description:
A malty, copper-hued treat from start to finish, Ridgeline begins with a distinctive, estery aroma. Followed with a complex, nutty malt flavor true to its Scottish-style heritage, Ridgeline delivers unparalleled character and dimension. A touch of hops rounds out its silky, full body, highlighting Ridgeline’s subtle but engrossing character.
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 fakepurseninja (777), Washington, USA
2.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/103/54/103/510/20
Aug 12, 2007  
On the thin side of being medium bodied. WAY too much fresh nut and wood in the malt. Tastes un-ripened which gives is a strong tart finish without enough character to make up for the poor malt showing. Really a sham to call this a scotch ale.


 prosqtor (408), Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/103/513/20
Aug 10, 2007  
I agree with biznizness: Why does every microbrewery think they must make an amber? Is there that much demand for them in a world where craft brew fans are mostly stouties, hopheads or fruities? Points to ponder. I had this on tap at the brewery last summer, and remember it being very average, with nothing that really stood out.


 biznizness (934), Mooresville, North Carolina, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/103/512/20
Aug 9, 2007  
Please remind me, someday when I am a brewpub owner, that it really is not necessary to brew and bottle a pale ale, and esb, and an amber ale. I think some of that energy is better spent trying something more adventurous and creative.


 jetzler (622), oklahoma city, Oklahoma, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/102/511/20
Aug 5, 2007  
Bottle, pours an light cloudy copper color, with a light tan head, that lasts nicely. An ok brew but a bit watery, moderate hops, not but, but nothing special.


 markwise (1175), 15 Minutes from Kuhnhenn in, Florida, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Aug 4, 2007  
This beer was a little disappointing, considering it is a Great Divide beer. It lacks the subtle sweetness that other ambers can deliver and sneaks in a bitter aftertaste.


 larsniclas (3382), Gothenburg, Sweden
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/513/20
Aug 3, 2007  
Bottled. Golden with a huge, creamy, off-white head. Light toffee-aroma. Some apples and vegetables also present. Lightly burnt flavour; chocolate-toffee. A bit thin. Dry and bitter.


 rocbyter (912), Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Jul 30, 2007  
Fruity malt taste. Clear dark orange color with some white foam. Lightly sweet taste with a chewy palate.


 scottmc (167), Lakewood, Colorado, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/58/103/512/20
Jul 30, 2007  
Bottle. A mild bodied amber ale. The aroma is great with hints of oak and nuts. A heavy malt flavor finish.



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