jspruit (92), Dublin, Ireland
Mar 9, 2008
Got this 12oz bottle in a trade while back in the states and enjoyed back in Ireland.
Pours a nice amber orange color with a slight bit of cloudiness and a 1/2 finger head that leaves some lacing.
Hops hit you in the nose right away and then are followed by some pine hints and some bready malts.
I enjoyed the nice combination of hops and smooth pine tones that became more and more full as it warmed up and developed some more malt flavor.
Carbonation, dryness, and body were right on. Very nice.
I think that I could drink more of these in one session and at less than 6% ABV they would not knock me right off of my chair right away. If I had the opportunity for more of this I would definitely try it, especially on draft.
 HonkeyBra (517), Lemont, Illinois, USA
Dec 3, 2008 I was ready to trash this. Magic hat has come up with some of the worst beers Ive had in recent memory. And, for their winter seasonal, they made an amber? Amber pour. Weak, almost funky aroma. But the flavor is a pretty hoppy with a bitter finish. Ive had worse ambers. But as a winter seasonal, this is a fail.
SynergyXJ (424), Blacksburg, Virginia, USA
Dec 1, 2008 <i>Bottle</i> Dark amber pour with nice creamy head. Nice hopy aroma. Flavor well balanced hop and malt. Pretty decent brew.
jezmez68 (289), Chesterton, Indiana, USA
Nov 29, 2008 I’m not a fan of amber ales, but this is the best one I’ve had ever. The Simcoe hops do it for me. They dry hop these, and the aroma of this beer is intense. Pours a light brown with a medium head. Smells of simcoe and malts. Tastes nice, the Brewer’s Gold hops give a nice bitterness. This would be a constant item in my fridge if I could get it year-round.
esjaygee (918), Oak Creek, Wisconsin, USA
Nov 29, 2008 At Three Cellars Magic Hat tasting. Amber with a medium white head. Aroma of pine, woodsy hops (simcoe) and some sweet malt. Taste of citrus, pine, caramel. Smooth body leads to a dry mildly bitter finish.
Unique69crazy (118), Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
Nov 29, 2008 A heavy set brew with a nice hearty amount of bitterness. Quite hoppy with a tangy aftertaste. This is the first brew I’ve had from this company, looking forward to see what else this has to offer
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