Laughing Dog American Amber

Formerly brewed at Laughing Dog Brewing
Style: Amber Ale
Ponderay, Idaho USA

Serve in English pint, Shaker

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Bottle: Pours a dark mahogany burnt amber color, thick off-white head that’s very creamy and retentive. Aside from the Hot Chihuahua, all of Laughing Dog’s beers so far have had amazing head retention. The nose on this one is very nutty with an earthy toffee and lightly buttery note. It’s so full and rich in melanoidins! On a stretch, you can get some diacetyl, but it blends so well with all the other caramel malts in the nose. On to the flavor; lightly metallic with a pinch of bitterness crowds around all that maltiness and mocks it. The malt body is amazing for such a typically simple style. And swaying toward the malty side is certainly no the usual you get in good ambers, usually it’s to the hops (i.e. African Amber). Finishes balanced, a bit tangy from the hops. Very good!

Pours a medium amber/brown color. Aromas of caramel malts, minor hops, and a touch of wood. Flavor is burnt caramel, fruit and a smooth roast finish.