Sunshine & Smiles
Urban Roots Brewing & Smokehouse in Sacramento, California, United States 🇺🇸
Amber / Red Ale - American Regular|
Score
6.84
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Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Poured from a 16 oz can dated October 14, 2025.
Aroma is malty with lots of toasted breads, crackers and caramel. Hints of cherry, and raisin. Light woody, herbal hop notes with a touch of citrus and pine. Hints of alcohol.
Pours a very clear, amber color with Ruby and auburn hues and a large, thick, pillowy, light tan head that recedes slowly to a small film that lingers in clumps on the edges.
Flavor is a bit sweet with toasted breads, crackers and caramel. Hints of cherry and raisin. Fairly high bitterness. Light herbal, woody hop notes with a touch of citrus.
Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Low astringency and low alcohol warmth.
Overall, a decent amber ale that drinks pretty well. It's a bit on the bitter end but has nice malt complexity and lighter hop notes that work well with the malt profile. Alcohol is well hidden behind the malt notes and bitterness.