 theisti (1014), Leawood, Kansas, USA
Aug 16, 2007
Draft at The Garage in Seattle. Pour is reddish amber with a bit of cloudiness. Off white head that faded rather quickly. The aroma is slightly roasted malt and some nice citrus hops. The initial taste was a bit sour, which surprised me. I had three pints of this, and all started this way, and by the 2nd or 3rd sip wasn’t present anymore. After the inital sour, a nice malt backbone was revealed with a very clean pine hop bitter finish. This was a decent session beer for the purpose.
buzzoven (93), Japan
Aug 15, 2008 On tap at Rose City Cafe and Wine Bar, Portland Airport. This is an attractive beer...a copper hazy glow with a dark brown inner core of malted softness. Slight smell of muted cinnamon and clove. Taste starts off with a robust malty wave followed by a balanced copper taste and finishes with a subtle, but memorable smooth bitterness. Somehow, this brew manages to avoid the "ropey" taste that hinders me from drinking more ambers. Undoubtedly the best amber ale I have ever had...it will probably be a long time until I get to drink more of this; but this is a beer that I will remember. Excellent stuff!
anders37 (2563), Malmö, Sweden
Aug 15, 2008 Draught @ WABF 2008. Pours a slightly hazy orange amber color with a small off-white head. Malty caramel aroma with some hoppy hints. Fruity malty caramel flavor with nice hoppy grapefruit hints. Sweetish malty hoppy finish.
gotohelunc (347), Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
Aug 12, 2008 Draft everywhere I went in Seattle. Lightly cloudy, dark brown color. Malty nose with lots of dough and roasted sugars. Flavors of brown sugar, biscuits, and a touch of tobacco. Not overly strong, but nicely balanced and a very creamy, smooth finish. Warms the throat and stomach. Really awesome amber and an easy go-to when in Seattle.
KAggie97 (1884), Ugly, Hot, and Humid Spring, Texas, USA
Aug 3, 2008 Handpull at Whiskey Creek, Keyport, WA.
Pours a thick orange amber, like a melted sunset in your glass. A subtle blend of hops and sweet biscuit eminate from the brew. Flavor is a malty grapefruit with a floral finish. Nice, lingering mouthfeel. Pleasant and light; perfect with fish and chips midway through sailing around Bainbridge Island.
servedkold (5), , Washington, USA
does not count  Aug 1, 2008 Flavorful, yet very drinkable, strong but not overpowering. Not heavy either; its not like drinking a loaf of bread.
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