 billk (291), Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
Aug 17, 2004 Updated: Aug 18, 2004
bottle 22 oz. Mostly clear brown with fair straw head that fell quick. Aroma is nutty, earthy, mildewy with a bit of a hop spice. Flavor has this, in my opinion, rather different, nutty, mildewy taste that is a bit spicey and sharp. (I'd guess there's Belgian yeast in here). It is delivered however on a rather low end of medium body overall. I didn’t much care for it, but I think it would be easy to develop a taste for it. I also had it on tap which was a lot smoother and better balanced but too light bodied for me. (then again most ambers are). ...... I got to visit the brewery and it is literally in the middle of nowhere in western Montana. I hope to attend their open house (which reportedly includes eats) in July next year. The setting alone will be worth the trip.
mjg74 (1869), La Mesa, California, USA
Aug 14, 2008 Bottle from Hamilton, MT. Dark amber in color. Bready malt aroma with a few hops. Flavor is malty with some traces of hops.
BlackDonald (1039), North Carolina, USA
Jul 19, 2008 Dark amber pour with a gigantic off white head. Like a big storm cloud brewing in my glass. Smells of sweet toffee and honey. Light bodied with a chewy texture on the palate. Finishes with a slightly malty tang. Good flavor and very drinkable. A decent session amber.
gringo332 (129), Richardson, Texas, USA
Jul 14, 2008 This beer pours an amberish red color with a frothy slightly off white head with good lacing. From aesthetics alone I was pretty damn pleased with this beer. The aroma is pretty prominent for something i had low hopes for. Caramel and hops are in there with a chocolate or molasses undertone. The flavor is very dessert like and almost leads me to think this would be a nice dessert beer.
DuffMan (2139), Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Jul 4, 2008 Light copper amber, moderate off-white head. Aroma of toast, caramel, dry leaves. Earthy crystal malt profile, nice little amber.
Skyview (3063), Papoose Jct., Minnesota, USA
May 23, 2008 Received single 12-oz bottle via trade with 5000. Pours a semi-clear copper amber brew with a fast dissolving off-white head that dissipates to a film top and decent off-white ring. Aroma of caramel malt, flowery hops, some white pepper, apples and a touch of brown sugar. Taste is slightly biscuit caramel malt, some dry hop character with toasted bread, and a touch of citrus zest. Finish is semi-dry a little roasted nuts and chocolate aftertaste that even has a lingering dark iced tea finish. An interesting amber ale.
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