Buffalo Gold Premium Ale - Boulder Beer / Wilderness Pub

argock

Virginia

3.95/5  rDev +20.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Poured from 12oz brown bottle into a clear pint glass. No freshness date.

A: Luinous golden color with thick, frothy wheat-colored head with generous lacing down the glass.

S: Lots of woody, herbal hops aromas with a bit of citrus too. The caramel malts are sweet and prominent.

T: A full-flavored blonde ale with a very pleasant fruitiness mixed with a complex hops contribution that includes leafy-tobacco, earthy-herbal-tea, and peppery-lemon components with a slightly cherry tart finish. The aftertaste is thick and sweet with a bit of the nutty, woody character of the hops there, too.

M: An exceptionally creamy beer with a wonderful smoothness and medium-to-full body. Carbonation is medium.

D: A really nice blond ale that looks great and blends a really top-notch taste and mouthfeel.

Serving type: bottle

09-20-2008 02:28:29 | More by argock

WillieMoe

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

A-Pours a nice opaque, golden (go figure) amber color, with hints of orange. It has a nice medium head, that dissolves slowly, leaving some nice lacing, and has some decent bubble action going on.

S- The aroma is not very strong, with hints of the pale malt, the tiniest of hop scent, and a splash of burnt woodiness.

T&M- From the smell, I expected this to be very woody and dry, but this was not the case. It was not overly dry, but rather had good balance in it, but nothing really makes it stand out.

This a light crisp and refreshing brew that is very easy to drink. I could see downing a twelver of these watching a Rockies or something.

Serving type: bottle

07-27-2008 16:03:00 | More by WillieMoe

arizcards

Arizona

3.53/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Received in early June as part of the MicroBeerClub May shipment.

Beer poured a golden amber with a long lasting white head that is leaving lacing behind. Nose has hints of citrus hops. Taste is somewhat sweet, hints of caramel malts with citric hops apprearing at the end. Mouthfeel is decent, has a medium body that leaves a feeling of satisfaction on my palate. Overall drinkability is pretty good. This beer gave me more than I expected for the advertised style. It is worthy of a shot and quite refreshing on a warm humid July afternoon!

Serving type: bottle

07-20-2008 22:10:02 | More by arizcards

Buebie

Minnesota

2.23/5  rDev -32.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 3

Poured from a 12 0z glass into a tulip.
Sudsy 3 finger white head. Deep golden transparent color.
Smell is mild piney grassy hops, very mild hop aroma. Some dough like smells as well. A little sweetness detected in the smell. Also smells like swadust, little fresh cut woodyness at the nose.

Taste....well, it has SOME taste. Mostly none though.
Corn, mild grassy hops, too much carbonation, some mild sweetness, but most of the flavor is overwhelmed with a dust like nothingness.
Not much to be said.

Mouthfeel, thin and watery. Wont be getting this again.

Serving type: bottle

07-09-2008 02:09:10 | More by Buebie

Moxley

New York

3.95/5  rDev +20.1%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Clear golden with a thin off-white head. Splotchy lacing. Smells of sweet malts and dark fruits. Light and fruity with a mellow, well-balanced combination of hops and malts. Smooth and mild.

Excellent representation of the style. Good choice if you're looking for something you could drink all day.

Serving type: bottle

07-05-2008 12:04:59 | More by Moxley

Cyberkedi

Georgia

3.88/5  rDev +17.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Got this as "Buffalo Gold" at the Rock Bottom brewpub in Denver.

Pours a clear, warm amber with a decent head that sticks around. Aroma is richly malty with a hint of fruit. Flavor is delicious and mouth-filling with a caramel undertone. Mouthfeel is smooth and pleasant. Very refreshing.

Serving type: on-tap

07-02-2008 02:56:45 | More by Cyberkedi

tmitch75

Illinois

4/5  rDev +21.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Monthly club selection for May. Orangey gold color, almost clear, with creamy smooth white head. Smells of sweet malt and floral hops.

Taste is not as sweet as the nose, with nice grassy flavor, light fruitiness, and minimal bitterness. Good balance.

Smooth mouthfeel, body is between light and medium. Crispness is good.

Very easy-drinking and satisfying, a good summer beer that BA's and newbies will both like.

Tasted on 5/29/08.

Serving type: bottle

06-28-2008 03:35:01 | More by tmitch75

mhewes

Colorado

3.15/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

A : Pours a golden color with a decent white head

S : Not much smell. Picked up some malt and citrus hops

T : Basically same as the smell. Not much going on. Just some malts with some hop bitterness. Nice balance

M : Crisp and clean

D : Decent beer but nothing that stood out to me.

Serving type: bottle

06-25-2008 14:33:54 | More by mhewes

nasty15108

New York

3.28/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

I got this one from Hyland24. Labled Buffalo Gold "Golden Ale".

Poured g golden color with a decent head of white foam and good carbonation. The beer had a good bit of maltiness in the smell. To me it tasted like a higher quality Budweiser.Decent summer beer, but not real big on flavor or originality.

Serving type: bottle

06-20-2008 17:38:05 | More by nasty15108

Pleepleus

New York

3.5/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 4

Had this with Hyland24 out of his Beer of the Month Stash. Poured from bottle to pilsner glass a light apricot color with golden hues and a white foamy head. Had a heavy sweet fruit smell up front, like a can of Del Monte fruit cocktail with a lingering mild malt aroma. The taste was sweet malts and mild fruity hops. Thin watery mouthfeel, lightbodied and very drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

06-06-2008 21:06:17 | More by Pleepleus

nsmartell

Wisconsin

3.33/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

I enjoyed this beer from the comfort of my own living room. From the bottle to a standard pint glass.

Appearance: Pours a nice gold color with a thin white head.

Smell: Lemony citrus and sweet.

Taste: Citrusy, floral, sweet and a hint of hops.

Mouthfeel: Light bodied and crisp.

Drinkability: A little too sweet for a session beer, but would be real nice for sitting outside on a warm day.

Serving type: bottle

06-05-2008 02:35:21 | More by nsmartell

AgingWarrior

Florida

3.68/5  rDev +11.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Poured a medium gold color with a nice big foamy white head that held up well and provided plenty of lacing.

Smells like grains and malts with a hint of sweetness.

Taste is floral hops and some sweet malts with a bit of citrus. The finish is different and hard to explain, but not unpleasant. Overall a nice easy drink.

Mouth feel is medium body and medium carbonation. Not a heavy feel, but not thin either.

Drinkability is pretty good. Definitely qualifies as a session brew.

Serving type: bottle

06-04-2008 21:56:48 | More by AgingWarrior

rye726

Colorado

2.68/5  rDev -18.5%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Pour a well carbonated golden color. Clear with a fizzy tan head. The smell is of some grainy malts and mellow hops. Taste is similar. Light malts and hops. Light to medium body with lots of carbonation. A drinkable brew, but nothing special. More light an expensive light beer than a micro.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2008 06:23:01 | More by rye726

barleywinefiend

Washington

2.73/5  rDev -17%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Poured a golden straw color. Insignificant head that vanished to a ring around the edge. Aroma reserved, barest hint of fruity hops. On first sip the beer seemed almost flavorless. Subsequent drinks developed a lager-like flavor profile. A little caramel-tinged malt, with sweet/tangy interplay, leading to a modest hops bittering at the finish.

Serving type: on-tap

02-26-2008 01:51:41 | More by barleywinefiend

hwwty4

Missouri

3.13/5  rDev -4.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Poured a 12 oz bottle into a Imperial Pint. Poured a clear orangy amber. Aroma is yeast and citrus. Taste is pretty much the same. Everything is very balanced in this beer. Nothing is over the top but it all melds into a pretty drinkable beer. Mouthfeel is pretty crisp and clean. Good session beer.

Serving type: bottle

12-12-2007 22:47:55 | More by hwwty4

shadow1961

Minnesota

3.65/5  rDev +10.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Boulder Beer's Buffalo Gold Ale pours a finger of stiff foam over a
clear orangy-yellow brew. Carbonation is slow. The nose is light
malt, yeast, and citrus. The flavor is slightly sweet barley malts
balanced by a citrus/herbal hop finish. The mouthfeel is crisp, clean,
and balanced. Nothing here is overdone, but each subtle component
has a part to play and they each do it well. This is another simple but
refreshing beer.

Serving type: bottle

06-20-2007 06:50:01 | More by shadow1961

zeff80

Missouri

3.23/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

A - Poured out an amber/orange color with a one-finger head. No lacing.

S - It smelled of grain and malt. Some sweet notes, too.

T - It tasted of malt with a little citrus kick. There was a subtle blend of hops, too.

M - A smooth and crisp mouthfeel. Also, very light-bodied.

D - This was an okay beer. It really didn't blow me away with flavors, but it is still worth a try.

Serving type: bottle

03-18-2007 22:48:32 | More by zeff80

russpowell

Oklahoma

3.28/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Had this at old chicago with lunch

Poured golden/bronzw with a 2 fingers deep head. Great head retention & very good lacing

S: Floral hops & hints of honey

T: Floral hops & malt sweetness. Some citric hops in the middle. Finished crisp & sweet, with hints of grainyness & grass

mF: Light bodied with a little too much carbonation & lacking in depth & balance

Drinks okay, worse examples out there, but one & done unless you're stuck with BMC

Serving type: on-tap

11-03-2006 21:18:25 | More by russpowell

jdhilt

New Hampshire

2.53/5  rDev -23.1%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

Pours a two finger white head that fades quickly to a thin layer leaving some lace. Almost clear amber color. Light carbonation and light-medium bodied. Hoppy nose. Starts hoppy and stays that way, only slight hoppy/bitter aftertaste. At least it isn't vinegary like Dogbrick's. $1.39 for a 12oz bottle from John's Market Place Tigard, Or.

Serving type: bottle

10-23-2006 22:25:28 | More by jdhilt

Dogbrick

Ohio

1.68/5  rDev -48.9%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.5

Bottle from Rock Bottom in Denver: Pale golden color with a medium thin white head and thin rings of lacing. Vinegar dominates the nose making me wary of a bad bottle. Light-bodied and astringent, tasting of stale malt and vinegar. The finish is overly tart with more sourness. Assuming Rock Bottom is carrying old stock, either way this was pretty much undrinkable.

Serving type: bottle

10-04-2006 18:24:23 | More by Dogbrick

peabody

Kentucky

2.8/5  rDev -14.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

pours out clear amber with a one finger white foam head. Lacing abounds here. The suds dissapate quickly.
Grapes and nuts are what I smell first. sour yeast and light malt come into play later. Is there wheat here?
Taste has a bland grapeftuit and caramel with a slight hop aftertaste.
Mouthfeel is bland at best. Nothing being savored here.
Not a great beer at all.

Serving type: bottle

09-30-2006 19:32:04 | More by peabody

jokelahoma

Missouri

3.88/5  rDev +17.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a hazy golden color, with very little head at all. The small head falls quickly, taking on the appearance of hours old dishwater, with only the slightest trace of foam.

Aroma is faint, in every sense of the word. A tiny bit of caramel sneaks in, then runs away. If there are hops in the nose, my olfactory missed 'em. Would be disappointing but for the fact this is a gold.

Very little taste either. BMC drinkers might find it bitter, with the short blast of hops up front, but even that bit fades fast. What's left is a faintly sweet maltiness which also fades quickly, leaving zero aftertaste. Not much here from an advocate standpoint, but a great training wheels beer. Isn't that what a gold is about?

Mouthfeel is quite watery, and again, that's what you'd expect and want from the style.

Overall, there is scant little here to recommend this to a seasoned beer veteran, save for perhaps lawnmower applications. But for introducing the uninitiated, this one would work well. Nicely done, for what it is.

Serving type: bottle

09-06-2006 22:13:02 | More by jokelahoma

laintringulis

Ohio

2.93/5  rDev -10.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 3

Served in a pub glass. Pours a golden amber color with a thin white head. Moderate carbonation. Very light lacing.

Smells primarily bready/yeast with light apple pectin and corn-water undertones.

Very light tasting. Malty sweetness in the beginning with a very slight dryness. Mostly a sugar and corn taste. No real fruitiness or hop flavor to it. Slight floral quality. No real flavor to it.

Light on the mouthfeel; watery. Too flat. This beer is undercarbonated for my taste and other ales that I have had.

Drinkable and sessionable, if you liked the taste. Might be fine to continue the buzz after you drank some beer that rocked your tastebuds. Nothing is bad tasting or offensive, but I don't want to do cartwheels when I drink it.

Serving type: bottle

09-03-2006 21:56:18 | More by laintringulis

Drew966

Florida

3.5/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Buffalo Gold Premium Ale pours a golden color with a minimal white head. Smell is malty, cracker or biscuit like and there are some floral notes. I would have to say that the taste is similar to the nose, malty/biscuity flavors and some floral flavors. The floral flavors are strong in the finish, biscuity flavors in the beginning. Not too bad, maybe a little better balance would help, but this actually is quite decent and drinkable. Worth a try.

Serving type: bottle

07-15-2006 00:22:04 | More by Drew966

Westsidethreat

California

2.93/5  rDev -10.9%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

A: Light copper color with an orange twinge. Head is off white and falling fast

S: Slightly malty with subtle hop and hints of citrus

T: Malty sweetness with various degrees of fruit (apricot, orange, even bananas). Grain sprinkled in between.

M: Thin and dull.

D: About what I expected.

Serving type: bottle

06-30-2006 03:31:39 | More by Westsidethreat