Amber
Alaskan Brewing Company in Juneau, Alaska, United States 🇺🇸
Altbier Regular|
Score
6.41
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The name of this beer style comes from the German word “alt” meaning “old”. This refers to the aging that alts undergo since they ferment more slowly and at colder temperatures than most ales. Slow fermentation helps condition the flavors in Alaskan Amber, contributing to its overall balance and smoothness.
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6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7
Sampled on draft this beer poured a dark caramel-brown color with a large orange-white head that lingered and left excellent lacing. The aroma was sweet and malty with a note of toasted caramel. The flavor was sweet, malty and tangy with toasty caramel, honey and a bit of ripe fruits. Medium length finish. Smooth body. Pleasant and easy drinking.
Tried
from Draft
on 24 Jun 2014
at 15:37
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
355ml bottle. Clear, amber colour with average, frothy, half-way lasting, minimally lacing, off-white head. Hoppy aroma, slightly fruity, hints of pine. Taste is hoppy, slightly fruity, piney, cautious caramel malty basis. An unspectacular beer for all-day use.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 May 2014
at 09:40
4.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 4
Texture 4
Overall 5
Purchased a 6-pack of this at Albertsons in Vegas. Pours a clean deep amber colour with fizzy beige head that dissipates quickly, and not much lace is left. Malty aromas with some darker breads, fruity notes and caramel. Wet boring mouthfeel. Fruity malt taste with hints of strawberries. Very mild roasted malts in the background. Refreshing amber altbier but not much here other than that.
Tried
on 30 Nov 2013
at 03:02
7.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
Amber with an off white head - Good malt aroma with some caramel - Good malt body with caramel and there is hardly any bitterness - Good sweet malt finish - This was good
Tried
on 18 Nov 2013
at 14:43
4.8/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 4
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
looks like oak. No nose at all. Pretty malty as a touch of cream. not too impressive.
Tried
on 16 Oct 2013
at 22:31
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Location: Draft at Ginger Man (Houston), 8/20/13
Aroma: This one has a light caramel nose, with some spice and fruit notes
Appearance: A dark reddish pour, with a beige head, good retention, and drippy lace
Flavor: The taste is medium sweet, with spice notes, and almost no bitterness
Palate: It is medium bodied with a creamy feel and a fairly soft carbonation
Overall Impression: This was a solid one, but not up to the standards I have in my head for Alaskan. I wouldn't rush out for this one again.
Aroma: This one has a light caramel nose, with some spice and fruit notes
Appearance: A dark reddish pour, with a beige head, good retention, and drippy lace
Flavor: The taste is medium sweet, with spice notes, and almost no bitterness
Palate: It is medium bodied with a creamy feel and a fairly soft carbonation
Overall Impression: This was a solid one, but not up to the standards I have in my head for Alaskan. I wouldn't rush out for this one again.
Tried
from Draft
on 20 Aug 2013
at 17:11
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Draught @ Calico’s, Kingman, AZ
Pours clear deep amber with a off-white head. Aroma has notes of malt, caramel and citrus. Taste is light to medium sweet and light bitter with a long caramel finish. Body is medium, texture is thin to oily, carbonation is soft.
Pours clear deep amber with a off-white head. Aroma has notes of malt, caramel and citrus. Taste is light to medium sweet and light bitter with a long caramel finish. Body is medium, texture is thin to oily, carbonation is soft.
Tried
on 19 Aug 2013
at 20:46
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
On tap. It’s a clear amber colored beer with a dense minimal sized light beige head leaving lacings. The aroma is lightly fruity, with caramel and a faint roasted touch. It’s very soft and smooth on the palate, medium to full body. There’s some bitterness in the flavor, mostly towards the end, with caramel and some roasted hints. Long finish where the roasted malts are more evident than the caramel. Quite pleasant this one, and easy drinkable. 130819
Tried
from Draft
on 19 Aug 2013
at 20:45
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
650ml bottle from Whole Foods. Pours darkish amber with thin head. Aroma is mellow malt, taste is malt with a touch of hops. , abrupt finish. I wasn’t expecting an alt, so this was a nice surprise.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Jul 2013
at 18:47
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bootle on Alaska Airlines flight#2, first class freebie. Clear amber color, medium white head. Aroma of sweet caramel with a lightly toasted edge. Taste is fruity caramel.
Tried
on 07 Jul 2013
at 19:38