Thomas Creek Amber Ale

Looks like a typical clear amber, but a little more appetizing than most. Aroma is strong and smoothly hoppy, not outstanding but still inviting. Flavor is rich and overwhelmingly malty - hardly any hop bitterness and exceptionally smooth. This is one beer worth savoring.

This amber was fair. More flavorful than most ambers and a nice finish. Very average.

On-tap at Stone Soup, Landrum SC. I tend to favor local beers whenever I get the chance; TC definitely qualifies as a local brewery for me. Of the three I sampled (Amber, Doppelbock, and Pilsner) at dinner, the amber was my least favorite; HOWEVER, it was stellar with my dinner entree: she-crab soup and Vietnamese duck spring rolls! The very quality that drove the beer down in my book -- too sweet on the tongue -- married it perfectly to the food.

I find this a very effective beer for drinking on a casual front and on special occasions. If its winter malt like flavors yet low on the hop flavors. Still this solid beer.

The aroma is full of caramel, yeast, and malt. The appearance is amber with a large head. The flavor is like the aroma with an astringent bitter taste. The palate is smooth. Overall it’s not that good.