Austin Amber Ale - Independence Brewing Co.

bmwats

Louisiana

3.43/5  rDev +3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a 12 oz. bottle, into a standard pint.

A: Light brown. Medium effervescence which burns out pretty quickly, and a slight bubbly head, which also dissipates quickly and completely. No lacing.

S: Hints of milk chocolate, butterscotch, lightly roasted coffee, maple, and tea leaves accent a subdued malt tone.

T: Light malt with just a little cocoa and butterscotch. Woody with a little hop.

M: Light and refreshing, but enough robustness to give it full bodied character. Lightly bitter finish. Does feel a little washed-out though.

D: Goes down easy.

Atmosphere is okay. No real head or lacing to speak of. Nose has a a lot of subtle hints complimenting a light malty body. Flavor is pretty solid. Light malty body balanced with a lot of little notes, and a refreshing body and subdued bittersweet finish. Overall, this is pretty decent quaff.

Serving type: bottle

02-10-2012 01:16:08 | More by bmwats

Xzfgiimtsath

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -2.4%

05-10-2013 00:27:28 | More by Xzfgiimtsath

tastymug

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev +5.1%

05-06-2013 23:37:05 | More by tastymug

tubeyes

Texas

3.5/5  rDev +5.1%

05-06-2013 23:18:40 | More by tubeyes

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

2.25/5  rDev -32.4%

04-10-2013 02:29:34 | More by SmellsofMahagony

JeffSuttonTX

Texas

3.5/5  rDev +5.1%

03-10-2013 20:35:05 | More by JeffSuttonTX

gtermi

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +12.6%

03-02-2013 05:38:09 | More by gtermi

ilikebeer03

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +12.6%

02-24-2013 06:42:56 | More by ilikebeer03

pfaucett

Alabama

3.25/5  rDev -2.4%

02-11-2013 01:49:36 | More by pfaucett

phishbone23

New York

4/5  rDev +20.1%

01-25-2013 14:25:38 | More by phishbone23

jik18

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +12.6%

01-19-2013 03:45:52 | More by jik18

barbellsNbeers

Texas

4/5  rDev +20.1%

12-13-2012 02:01:27 | More by barbellsNbeers

ATXboozer

3.5/5  rDev +5.1%

11-26-2012 02:40:04 | More by ATXboozer

bundy462

Pennsylvania

2.53/5  rDev -24%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.5

A: Amber red, tan head about a quarter inch, but lasting.

S: Grainy and non-pungeant hop. Fairly clean, nothing overpowering.

T: Clean and almost a juicy quality at first followed by a muted but lasting hop that goes into almost a dry finish. There is a grassy and grainy body.

M: Juicy and smooth, dry finish.

O: Glad I tried it, but would not get it again.

Serving type: bottle

11-18-2012 21:26:19 | More by bundy462

jennATX

Texas

2.75/5  rDev -17.4%

11-02-2012 04:54:45 | More by jennATX

Naterg8r

Florida

3.75/5  rDev +12.6%

10-23-2012 15:22:03 | More by Naterg8r

acbe

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -2.4%

10-16-2012 01:37:07 | More by acbe

t0rin0

California

3.5/5  rDev +5.1%

10-14-2012 16:20:55 | More by t0rin0

imasloth

Texas

3.98/5  rDev +19.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A- Dark amber, almost a brown, bright yellowish, creamy head. Head is persistent with steady carb. and thick persistent lacing.

S- Strong caramel malt scent, a bit sweet. A light molasses in background.

T- Sweet, then into a near-perfect blend of malt and bittering hops. fantastic aftertaste mix of all of these.

M- Light to medium,perhaps a bit thin.

O- Very nice. I've always appreciated this one a bunch.

Serving type: bottle

09-28-2012 00:09:09 | More by imasloth

GMB

Japan

3/5  rDev -9.9%

09-18-2012 00:41:00 | More by GMB

subhumans15

New York

2.5/5  rDev -24.9%

09-10-2012 01:42:27 | More by subhumans15

Renegrenade

Texas

3/5  rDev -9.9%

08-21-2012 14:34:32 | More by Renegrenade

Jmick28

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -2.4%

08-17-2012 21:42:46 | More by Jmick28

stakem

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

12oz bottle into a pint. It appears an amber brown with an orange hue of clarity around the edges. A finger of tan froth sits atop and as it fades, stringy lace sticks to the glass.

The smells fruity and floral with toasty caramel and toffee grain supporting as the base. All in all a nice aroma until a bit of sulfur comes out in the back that clashes a bit with herbal hops.

The tastes of herbal hops is forward with fruit and rind elements. A bit of bitterness couples with toasty grain and a yeasty quality somewhat musty and earthy towards the finish.

This is a medium bodied brew with a modest level of carbonation. It is easy drinking and a fairly nice take on the style. I could have done without the earthy musty character but who knows how old this offering was.

Serving type: bottle

08-01-2012 19:32:50 | More by stakem

CommonRider

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -2.4%

07-30-2012 02:20:23 | More by CommonRider