JK (8181) reviewed 1881 from Ruhstaller Beer 13 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 5
Interesting packaging, with the burlap. Not much going on with the beer however. This is an ordinary amber ale, with some caramel and dry hops. Its not bad, but there is not much going on.
bhensonb (22605) reviewed Capt. from Ruhstaller Beer 13 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Bomber from Corti Bros. in Sacramento, CA. Pours dark brown with a 4 finger creamy/frothy tan head. Strong citrus hop aroma. Near full bodied. Rather creamy in the mouth. Flavor is citrus - and yes hint of tangerine - over some dark malt - which has chocolate. This is a hoppy ale. Finishes nicely citric bitter. Malt is just background for this one. Good stuff.
bhensonb (22605) reviewed 1881 from Ruhstaller Beer 14 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Tap at the Rubicon. Pours very dark ruddy amber with a creamy tan head. Aroma of pine. Med body. Ruff red roasted malt with a good dose of resin hop. Fairly balanced - sweet and bitter at the same time. Light evergreen aftertaste. One of the better ambers.