Hockley Amber
Hockley Valley Brewing Co.

Hockley AmberHockley Amber
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From:
Hockley Valley Brewing Co.
 
Ontario, Canada
Style:
American Amber / Red Ale
ABV:
4.2%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.64 | pDev: 10.44%
Reviews:
20
Ratings:
48
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 01, 2020
Added:
Jun 29, 2012
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  6
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Reviewed by Tony787 from Canada (ON)

3.87/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
I poured this can of beer into my glass with a 2 finger head that quickly disappeared ok so I took a sip I tasted a Brown sugar taste and so smooth going down and malty
kinda like a reddish color to this amber ale beer its not bad I'm enjoying it
Cheers
Mar 01, 2020
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Reviewed by deedric from Wisconsin

3.78/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Clear amber with an off white head that falls quickly. Minimal lacing.
Strong biscuit and ginger-bread spice?
Malty, sweet molasses, hint of Nilla-wafer.
Medium mouth feel, low carb makes it smooth and creamy.
Hopheads beware, you may not like this offering, however, I enjoyed it thoroughly. A solid offering of a malty amber - perhaps more British in inspiration as opposed to an US Amber.
Sep 16, 2018
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Rated by Larryfunnell from Canada (ON)

4.1/5  rDev +12.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Good colour, but the head was low and quick to dissipate. Good taste, but I would prefer a bit more bitterness for my liking.
Jul 27, 2018
 
Rated: 3.99 by mistahmojoryan from Canada (SK)

Jun 25, 2018
 
Rated: 4.14 by Squeezyq from Canada (ON)

Jan 07, 2018
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Reviewed by MichaelGennings from Canada (ON)

3.51/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Hockley Valley Brewing Company’s Amber Ale. 5% alc.

Off-white head that dissipates quickly. As the name suggests, the beer is amber in colour.

Smell is malt, a hint of brown sugar, and a touch of hops. It’s all quite lightly done.

The taste is malt and brown bread. Taste notes are subtle.

The beer is light bodied and the finish is dry.

A decent offering that I would recommend trying.
Dec 16, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by ConnorG from Canada (ON)

Aug 16, 2017
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Reviewed by JPNesker from Canada (ON)

4.25/5  rDev +16.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
My favorite of the three brews featured in the sampler pack. Possibly because it's the one I'm least familiar with. Seems like Hockley Dark's weird kid brother. Or the goldilocks of their flagship/regular offerings.

More of that faux burton hard water. More yeasty ester goodness. More subdued hop attack and less dark roast on the malt. Yes please!
Feb 24, 2017
 
Rated: 3.14 by rodlavers from Maryland

Jan 30, 2017
 
Rated: 3 by Jotora from Canada (ON)

Jul 10, 2016
 
Rated: 4.18 by Boo-urns from Canada (ON)

Jun 04, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by fortyfield from Canada (ON)

Jan 26, 2016
 
Rated: 3.57 by KyleMcD from Canada (ON)

Feb 09, 2015
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Reviewed by Pmicdee from Canada (ON)

4.01/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours dark caramel colour with no head to speak of. Notes of caramel, molasses and other candy-like flavours dominate the smell and taste. To me it seems to be of the British style
Feb 9 2023
Jan 09, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by OneTuffPony from Canada (ON)

Dec 05, 2014
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Reviewed by -steve- from Canada (ON)

3.9/5  rDev +7.1%
Beautiful light reddish clear ale with foam quickly reducing to small bubbles around the rim. No strong scents but a faint caramel nose. Hard for me to describe the taste but there is a caramel sweetness and a spiciness. Pine maybe? I do like this. The taste and carbonation make me want to start guzzling it. That can't be bad. Very drinkable beer. Would be happy to serve this to anyone, without worrying whether they would like it or not.
Sep 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by byronic from Canada (ON)

Sep 02, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Coastal_Brew from Canada (BC)

Aug 06, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by DarrenBrule from Canada (ON)

Jun 16, 2014
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Reviewed by EvanHarper from Canada (ON)

3.77/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
A: Light amber, with a finger of very short-lived, ivory-colored head. Crystal clear and not a lot of bubbles.

S: Malty, hints of citrus and earthiness, toasted grain. Sticking my nose in the can I could get some earthy/grassy hop notes.

T: Smooth. Lightly toasted bread, subtle citrus, a hint of burnt sugar. Definitely on the sweet side, but with just enough hopping to prevent it being cloying.

M: Medium-bodied, lowish carbonation.

O: Outstanding. Goes against the current trend towards hop-bombs, with more of a "blonde ale" balance despite its darker color. This is a craft beer that can satisfy enthusiasts while remaining quite accessible to neophytes. Subtle, balanced, and very satisfying.

(Note: Re-reviewed 2014-05 because they've apparently reformulated this, now has 5.2 instead of 4.2 percent alcohol by volume. I didn't notice a huge change, but my general opinion of this beer has only grown over time.)
May 21, 2014
Hockley Amber from Hockley Valley Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 48 ratings