Beer Advocate score - 4.13/5Untappd score 4.13/5
19A. American Amber Ale
An amber, hoppy, moderate-strength American craft beer with a caramel malty flavor. The balance can vary quite a bit, with some versions being fairly malty and others being aggressively hoppy. Hoppy and bitter versions should not have clashing flavors with the caramel malt profile.
From the Market of Choice - Hails from Seal Rock, OR
Is this really my first Amber Ale review?!? How have I overlooked this category for soooo long? It's not like I haven't been drinking them (I have had my fair share of Ambers). Maybe because not many new Amber Ales hit the market. This one is new though and I took notice. Oh yes, I took notice. On to the review!
Appearance: A nice clear, nutty amber color with a fingers width tan head. Dissipates quickly with good lacing. 8
Aroma: Mostly biscuit and sweet caramel. Notes of toffee. Hops are there in the back and are a little grassy. 7
Flavor: Bitter up front but gives way to a delicately sweet caramel touch. A really nice malty backbone. 7.8
Mouthfeel: Medium mouthfeel with not quite enough carbonation. A touch bit more and it would be just right. 7.3
Overall: A solid offering by the guys from the NW Oregon coast. It's difficult in this IPA world to find an offering like this because not many do it. While this does not make my top list of brewski's, it is one I will buy again. When the price is right and it's a solid beer, that means it has the capacity of being a go to brew. 7.5
Matt's mark: 3.76/5
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