Boont Amber Ale - Anderson Valley Brewing Company

DocJitsu

California

3.43/5  rDev -11.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a clear golden copper into my standard Bell's Brewery pint glass. A foamy, antique white/eggshell head of about 3/4 of an inch forms and dissipates almost as quickly, leaving lace around the entire glass. An immediate pleasing, mild hint of citrus that yields to a light roasted caramel malt aroma. Up front, there's a bit of a sour sensation (not necessarily taste) on the tip and underneath the tip of the tongue. Smooth carbonation over the top of the tongue, but a little scrubby on the tongue's edges. Nothing is overpowering about this beer, but if there is a prevalent flavor it is something akin to caramel, sorghum, and horehound. It finishes with a trace of pine on the back of the tongue. I was disappointed by how this beer tasted, because I expected something a little more based on what I had read. Otherwise, its not a bad beer. Quite drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

03-07-2012 21:44:24 | More by DocJitsu

cgarcer

Georgia

4/5  rDev +3.6%

06-20-2013 02:13:09 | More by cgarcer

Whiskeyjack

Arizona

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

06-17-2013 22:59:05 | More by Whiskeyjack

XCOR

California

3/5  rDev -22.3%

06-16-2013 21:14:17 | More by XCOR

danwho

California

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

06-14-2013 05:42:58 | More by danwho

Jsteez

New Mexico

4.19/5  rDev +8.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Popped this baby open on a hot 95 degree Fahrenheit evening in the dry desert sun. Poured into a dimpled beer mug from a 12 oz. bottle. No best by date.

A-Poured a deep and cloudy amber brown/red color. A creamy tan 2 finger head that left trace lacing on the glass. The head eventually turned into a foamy thin surface.

S-Nutty and grainy. Some caramel malt, along with some peach notes.

T-Going in was a little wet. The initial taste consisted of caramelized peaches, grains and malt, a touch of honey in the backend. The aftertaste left a sweet, yet slightly bitter sensation. It was a pretty balanced brew.

M-light to moderate carbonation. Not my idea of a sessionable brew, but could have two (maybe three) if I felt like it. It is not a straight up summer brew, but it's really good, especially when it's so hot outside.

Overall, it's a great beer to pair with food or to have as a sessional during the cooler fall months (in my opinion). It is a solid amber ale that deserves a spot in everybody's fridge. Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

06-14-2013 04:17:20 | More by Jsteez

-ronin-

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

06-14-2013 01:49:00 | More by -ronin-

doremite

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

06-13-2013 22:45:15 | More by doremite

pin

Australia

3/5  rDev -22.3%

06-13-2013 01:24:44 | More by pin

Wedcat

California

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

06-13-2013 01:08:41 | More by Wedcat

Satsuma

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

06-12-2013 03:16:26 | More by Satsuma

microbrewlover

Pennsylvania

3.89/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

This brew pours with a nice, tan, two finger head which lasts for several minuets. Some of the head remains on the brew until the end. Good, even lacing stays on the glass until the end. The color is perfect, almost opaque red-brown.

The smell is strong with sweet and roasted malts, some caramel and floral hops.

The taste is surprisingly, kind of plain. There is a rush of sweet malts, caramel, nuts? then mild hops on the backend.

The feel is smooth and creamy, strong carbonation.

Overall this is a solid Red Ale from Anderson Valley but it does not really "pop" for me.

Serving type: bottle

06-09-2013 19:52:21 | More by microbrewlover

praxis16

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

06-08-2013 09:51:51 | More by praxis16

Fatehunter

Oregon

3.73/5  rDev -3.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A finger of head on a slightly hazy medium straw colored body.
The aroma is quite different: lots of apricot with a little grapefruit. Really nice.
The taste has a nice grain flavor with sweet citrus, mild bitterness to finish.
The texture is crisp with moderate carbonation.
It's a great amber ale for sure and quite drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

06-08-2013 04:02:19 | More by Fatehunter

Sarmartay

California

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

06-08-2013 02:48:52 | More by Sarmartay

RBassSFHOPit2ME

California

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

06-05-2013 23:57:18 | More by RBassSFHOPit2ME

maxwelldeux

North Carolina

2.5/5  rDev -35.2%

06-03-2013 02:35:16 | More by maxwelldeux

LarsBrekken

New York

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

06-02-2013 04:31:55 | More by LarsBrekken

woodchip

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +3.6%

05-30-2013 23:58:33 | More by woodchip

scootny

New York

4.28/5  rDev +10.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Beautifully clear red amber with a nice head and good lacing. Nose had lots of sweet and yeast fruitiness featuring notes of raspberry. Taste follows the nose with a biscuit malt core. Raspberry is a lovely segue into the mild short hop finish. Hops have a bit of tea leaf and deposit just a trace of oil on the tongue. Feel is light and crisp with a smooth carbonation.. Highly drinkable and one I will have over and over

Serving type: on-tap

05-29-2013 22:54:54 | More by scootny

DMc8ride

Maryland

4/5  rDev +3.6%

05-28-2013 20:34:35 | More by DMc8ride

pknyc

New York

3.25/5  rDev -15.8%

05-28-2013 02:47:49 | More by pknyc

bconsidine

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

05-27-2013 15:23:02 | More by bconsidine

lauras231279

California

4/5  rDev +3.6%

05-25-2013 23:11:45 | More by lauras231279

Tom_Gilman

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

05-25-2013 04:56:09 | More by Tom_Gilman