Stegmaier Amber Lager - Lion Brewery, Inc.

dsreeves

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +23.5%

10-28-2012 00:04:14 | More by dsreeves

bacher468

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev +1.7%

05-18-2013 01:11:45 | More by bacher468

ejimhof

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -20.1%

03-09-2013 22:40:13 | More by ejimhof

JeanPaulValley

Pennsylvania

5/5  rDev +45.3%

02-27-2013 19:48:12 | More by JeanPaulValley

GaryFields

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev +1.7%

11-09-2012 01:50:40 | More by GaryFields

bzach

Indiana

3.25/5  rDev -5.5%

10-21-2012 03:50:25 | More by bzach

paulhargus

Pennsylvania

4.33/5  rDev +25.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

This is the first beer I have ever reviewed. I wanted to make sure the first one I did was Stegmaier Amber Lager from the Lion Brewery, as it is my favorite. I'm not beer-eduated enough to describe all the flavors/tastes that I come across in Amber. All I need to say is, this is the finest Amber lager I have come across, and that includes Yuengling. I love the caramel notes found throughout this beer, and the malty aroma.

I have had Steg Amber on draft and out of the bottle. On draft, there is no beer like it (granted I'm relatively new to the craft/micro beer scene). As far as bottles go, sometimes you get a great batch, other times, it can be a little stale-tasting. I would advise buying from the same distributor, that way you get it fresh.

Unfortunately, it appears as though the Lion Brewery has decided to halt it's production of their Amber Lager, quite possibly for good. From what I've heard from numerous distributors around Northeast Pa, Amber has always been a good seller. Aside from their Oktoberfest, Amber is the only thing the entire Lion franchise has going for it. Advertisment is practically non-existent for their products. I just recently tried Susquehanna Brewing's Goldencold Lager, and the Lion would be wise to revive their Amber.

Serving type: bottle

06-08-2012 01:07:58 | More by paulhargus

Stinkypuss

Pennsylvania

2.93/5  rDev -14.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Stegmaier Amber

Pours a light copper color, off white head recedes away to a wisp with little lace. Very light aroma of bready malts and a whiff of hop. In the flavor, mild unoffensive pale malts, lager yeast strain, unoffensive adjunct (corn) flavor, small hop and a slight metallic twang to go with a mild but perceivable bitterness. Mouthfeel is light to medium/light, well carbonated, semi crisp. Overall, not too bad of beer that could be drank in mass quantities.

Serving type: on-tap

04-05-2012 15:27:21 | More by Stinkypuss

seanbren

3.5/5  rDev +1.7%

03-29-2012 14:00:15 | More by seanbren

mdillon86

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +9%

03-07-2012 16:01:04 | More by mdillon86

JohneHoodlum

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -12.8%

12-09-2011 00:26:38 | More by JohneHoodlum

Rochefort10nh

New Hampshire

3/5  rDev -12.8%

12-06-2011 01:59:08 | More by Rochefort10nh

sigtau200ws

Indiana

3/5  rDev -12.8%

11-26-2011 15:17:18 | More by sigtau200ws

mikesgroove

South Carolina

3.13/5  rDev -9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

mber color and a smooth even head of white across the top. Aroma is of light grains, hints of mild hops and a touch of a bready note, pretty standard here. Nice even flavor, again mostly a bready, grain malt flavor with only a touch of hops to serve to try and even and balance it out. nice carbonation though and it went down smooth and easy with a crisp, clean finish and a nice bite at the end.

Serving type: bottle

09-19-2011 00:37:44 | More by mikesgroove

Rifugium

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

First had: on tap at Johnny Brenda's, Philly, PA

Poured a simply amber color with a white head that receded to a thin layer with just a bit of spotty lacing. Toasty malts in the aroma, nutty, with hints of caramel. Toasty caramel malts in the taste, and not much else; some hop bitterness becomes apparent near the end, providing some balance. Sweet and pretty smooth, medium mouthfeel; nothing spectacular going on here, but I'd have no problem downing a few.

Serving type: on-tap

06-28-2011 12:20:48 | More by Rifugium

sixerofelixir

Ohio

3.7/5  rDev +7.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

12 oz bottle. What I presume is a bottled-on date on the neck. No info on the brewery @ the freshbeeronly site..

Pours not red, but more of a "dirty gold"/orange. A head recedes to almost nothing. Carb trailers look nice. Smell is a sweet, dark-pastry, kinda fruity even. Taste is nice and full of malts. A bit of mineral. Tasty. Finishes sweet. A good drinker, very hearty.. not too sure I could drink this all night, but for $5.99/six-pack I'd definitely pick it up again.

Serving type: bottle

05-25-2011 04:24:40 | More by sixerofelixir

WVbeergeek

Ohio

2.88/5  rDev -16.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

Clear amber hue with a thin slighly off white head with thin speckled lacing. Aroma slightly metallic tone with a hint of caramel amber bready malts, going on. Flavor has a slightly sweet bready tone with hints of light caramel. Mouthfeel is thin bodied even carbonation not bad as a whole, the type of beer I will drink if desperate or if on sale for 10 bucks a 12 pack.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2011 22:41:21 | More by WVbeergeek

coalcracker

Pennsylvania

3.15/5  rDev -8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Appearance: Pours a light amber color with a decent amount of carbonation. A bit darker than expected.
Smell: Light maltiness with a touch of floral aroma also.
Taste: Light but clean lager with mild citrus notes behind a biscuity malt presence. Just enough hops to balance the present malts. Light metallic elements also noted, which seems to be characteristic of many Steggy beers. A bit of an aftertaste lingers for some time after the tasting.
Mouthfeel: Light-to-medium feel but clean and smooth.
Overall: Many compare this with Yuengling, but there are certainly different taste profiles here IMO. Stands up well to its Pottsville brethren. Can be used in a session quite nicely.

Serving type: bottle

04-02-2011 01:46:36 | More by coalcracker

Buggies

Pennsylvania

3.1/5  rDev -9.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Twist off caps. Typical of the low end beers out there. Aroma of caramel dominate the nose. Just a hint of roasted grains also. Taste is once again sweet, and dominated by caramel. The carbonation is really nice. Sweet finish.

Overall, just an OK beer. I wouldn't go out of my way to get it. But it's worth a try. The price was a little high for the quality I thought though ($32 for the variety case).

Serving type: bottle

03-30-2011 20:32:51 | More by Buggies

BuxMontBeerLover

Pennsylvania

3.45/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Given a bottle by my buddy and fellow BA member, BeerConnoiseur. Thanks for the bottle, Pat!

Drank and enjoyed in a DFH Signature Glass.

A - Pours a rather translucent, golden copper color. A one finger foamy head upon pouring. The head doesn't last very long and settles to a thin, white film on top of the beer. A small amount of lacing left on the side of the glass.

S - A very sweet, almost like caramel, malty smell. Not at all unpleasant.

T - A rather malty and sweet tasting beer. I didn't get much of a hops taste. I actually thought it tasted rather good. No bitterness at all. A slight tanginess after each sip.

M - Not overly carbonated. A slight tingle from the carbonation on the tongue.

D - I thought this was a decent, if not, overwhelming beer. I could easily drink a few of these with out a problem. Lagers are not really my ideal beer but for what the style is it's decent.

Overall: I thought this beer was good. I'd drink again without a problem but wouldn't necessarily consider purchasing myself. Thanks again, Pat for the free beer. Always appreciated!

Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

03-03-2011 21:16:26 | More by BuxMontBeerLover

Clydesdale

District of Columbia

3.5/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: Pours a deep, clear copper-orange color. The medium-sized, off-white head has a moderately dense, frothy texture. Retention is decent, and some soapy lace sticks to the glass.

S: Some sweet caramel notes, with a bit of breadiness/toastiness. Earthy and herbal hops provide a balancing note to the aroma. A bit of light fruitiness as well - some red apple peel perhaps.

T: Initially fairly sweet, with caramel/toffee flavors noticeable. Bready and (less so) toasty as well. Herbal and earthy hop notes, in that order, provide some pleasant bitterness. Fruity notes lie in the background, but seem to contribute a faint tartness at times.

M: Medium bodied. Lightly sticky at times. Carbonation is prickly and lends a slightly abrupt dryness into the finish.

D: A pleasant, no-frills amber lager. Not really well-known or popular, but this is a better amber than a certain ubiquitous Pennsylvania beer that enjoys a near-cult following. A worthy, accessible brew.

Serving type: bottle

02-11-2011 01:00:59 | More by Clydesdale

HeightsEats

Ohio

2.55/5  rDev -25.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

I got this in a mixed Stegmaier 12-pack, and this was my least favorite (most of the others were quite good). This smells and tastes like a mass-market adjunct lager, much like beers produced by Dundee (of Honey Brown lager fame). Sweetness overwhelms most of the other flavors--there's only a very slight element of the roastiness typical of amber lagers, and hops are fortunately present but underwhelming. For better examples of the style, try GLB's Elliot Ness, Dos Equis Amber or even Trader Joe's Mexican Dark Lager.

Serving type: bottle

01-02-2011 04:07:16 | More by HeightsEats

Reidrover

Oregon

3.45/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

12 oz single from Grocery Outlet, Salem Oregon Average clear see-through amber colour nice creamy head to top it off. Aroma is pleasant enough caramel malts. taste is semi-bitter caramel, with a touch of grassiness, a little taste of iron in the back perhaps from the water used. Pretty OK on the palate . Fine for the style. Overall a simple drinkable amber lager. No real off tastes. Does the job intended for a cheap price.

Serving type: bottle

12-01-2010 00:03:17 | More by Reidrover

keeganfrank

Ohio

2.85/5  rDev -17.2%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

Pouring this red-brown beer into a pint glass leaves very little head that quickly fades away. The odor is not powerful but seems to be citrus and leaves. Tastes leafy and of fruit and tea. Stegmaier Amber has decent body and is pretty enjoyable to drink.

Serving type: bottle

11-29-2010 02:43:09 | More by keeganfrank

WesWes

New York

3.03/5  rDev -11.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

The beer pours a nice amber color with a 1/2" off-white head that quickly fades to spotty lacing. The aroma is average. It has a very basic caramel malt sweetness with a dry lager yeast aroma. It has a light metallic aroma as well as little to no hop character. The taste is average as well. It has a weak and watery caramel malt sweetness along with a bone dry finish. It's very bland and lacking in hop character. The mouthfeel is average as well. It is a low bodied beer with good carbonation. This is a forgettable amber lager. It's lacking flavor and aroma. I'll pass on this one in the future.

Serving type: bottle

10-04-2010 22:07:16 | More by WesWes