Peak Organic Amber Ale

Organic Beer Tasting at Three Cellars Milwaukee Slightly bitter maybe some nuttyness. I would drink again if it was at a party but i dont think it is worth buying.

I don’t really care for Shipyard most of the time, but this is not bad. Nose of caramel and malts. Clear dark amber, small had, very little lacing. Caramel malts, moderate hopping, hoppy finish. Some nuttiness, and maybe a slight metallic note from the hops, but more sweet than dry in the finish despite the nuttiness. Thin in the mouth. Bonus point for being low alcohol.

I’m enjoying one of these right now, and the operative word is "enjoy." Amber Ale is one of those styles that folks lose track of in the pursuit of Imperial IPA and Bigger! Faster! Louder! MORE! in their beers. It’s gratifying that at least one brewery still keeps one in their stable. Lovely orange color with a generous light-tan head. Lacing follows the fluid level all the way to the bottom. Aroma is fruity, with sweet malt undertones to a solid spicy hops presence. Flavor is full, though not quite enough balance for me; the hopping is generous enough that it requires a more solidly malty backbone. Some more caramelly sweetness would firm it up nicely. Fruity as a farmer’s market in the front, then the bitterness cuts through. Finishes dry and crisp. All in all, I like this beer. Is it the best Amber Ale ever brewed? Probably not. But it is a solid example of the style, and I would recommend it if a friend asked, "Should I?"

Deep yellow orange pour with fluffy head. Bready nose with some citrus notes, slight funk. Flavor is a little plasticy, a touch grainy as well. Finish is also grainy with a hint of lemon. This one is a little off for me.

Sweet biscuit malt in the aroma with a tiny bit of citrus. Light brown in color with a medium white head. Sweet malt flavor and smooth in the finish. I was pleasantly surprised, as I didn’t know what to expect from an organic beer, but it is definitely not the best amber I have had,