 madmitch76 (526), , Essex, England
| 2.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 3/5 | 4/10 | 2/5 | 10/20 |
Nov 14, 2009 4th June 2008. Light hop and malt - not bad but let down by a watery palate.
PWheatley (19), , Quebec, Canada
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 17/20 |
Nov 13, 2009 poured from a 12 oz bottle into a shaker glass. Pours a very nice deep amber colour with a thick foamy head which quickley subsides. Very hoppy aroma and bitter taste. If hops is your thing, this is an excellent session beer. Excellent lace on the glass which lasted to the bottom.
AlphaBear (10), Pennsylvania, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Nov 13, 2009 Crisp, refreshing and a ton of flavo rand low in alcohol content...overall impression true and honest. Good for a Sunday afternoon.
jefcon (998), Arlington, Virginia, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Nov 12, 2009 Hmmm. Visually, a great beer, with nutty brown color, a lively head and plenty of lacing. Aromas of sharp hops, nutmeg spice, and dry malt. Bitter orange and grapefruit, along with some soap. Bittering finish. Tons of flavor for a very low-alcohol beer. I’m not sure why it’s $11 for a six-pack, though.
DJMonarch (6726), Northwich, Cheshire, England
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Nov 11, 2009 Cask Stillage at the GBBF, Earls Court 04/08/2009
Pine fruit aroma. Amber coloured and smooth on the palate with a crisp and very dry lasting malt finish.
ben4321 (990), Rockville, Maryland, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Nov 8, 2009 Location: 12 oz bottle from Gilly’s, 11/8/09
Aroma: The aroma is citrus and orange hops, some caramel, some malts, and other fruits as well
Appearance: It pours a nice clearish red-amber color with a thick, frothy tan head, that leaves a lot of lace
Flavor: The taste is not quite as nice as the nose, but it is pretty good, pretty balanced between the hops and malts
Palate: The body is light-medium, but with a nice (I’ll be it dry) mouthfeel, and slightly watery texture
Overall Impression:
I’m surprised I’ve never rated this one before, I’ve had it quite a few times, and at 4.4% it remains one heck of a session ale. This one has a lot of the typically Stone qualities that I really like in their beers, and it is a very solid example of what an Amber Ale can be. Overall, it makes for a great session that you can enjoy many of considering the gravity of the beer. A really nice, quality session brew.
wcampbell (576), Central, South Carolina, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 11/20 |
Nov 8, 2009 Very drinkable. Great surprise for an amber ale. Light bodied, but well flavored. A little watery at times, but it is a fairly weak beer. Nice balance of caramel malts and light citrus hops. Lightly dry with a peppery finish.
grimreaperguru (15), santee, California, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 8, 2009 Pours a deep amber with a thick lasting head.Aroma is of malts and some citrus.Flavor is a roasty malt and grapefruit overtone.The finish is dry with a little hop bite that grows as you drink.Overall another fine Stone brew.
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