Boont Amber Ale - Anderson Valley Brewing Company

dsa7783

New Jersey

4.3/5  rDev +11.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

12 ounce single bottle purchased for $1.99 from Total Wine and More in Union...
An aggressive and thorough pour yielded a full-sized frothy and foamy head which displayed impressive staying power before slowly dissipating and leaving a generous amount of lacing...
Smell was on-point and accurate for an American Amber, with a nice balance of hops and malts rounded off with a touch of vanilla and a sprinkle of grapefruit...
Taste strongly mirrored the aroma, bursting with caramel-cream and candy flavors, amber red nuances, hops, malts, vanilla, grapefruit, yeast, grain, and a noticeable creamy, frosty taste...
Another top-notch sample from Anderson Valley...
Although this is not the best representation of the style that I've come across, it is certainly up there and full of flavor, quality and style...
Good, creamy, rich, and thick mouthfeel dominate this one, with an easy level of drinkabilty with no observable hints of any alcohol and pure, rich, quality flavors...
Recommended...

Serving type: bottle

03-06-2008 00:55:17 | More by dsa7783

hunkler

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

05-24-2013 01:25:00 | More by hunkler

visionaries

California

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

05-23-2013 17:36:33 | More by visionaries

InspectorBob

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +3.6%

05-23-2013 15:46:34 | More by InspectorBob

WizzardOfHops

California

4.5/5  rDev +16.6%

05-23-2013 12:44:06 | More by WizzardOfHops

ncstateplaya

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

05-22-2013 18:47:11 | More by ncstateplaya

Crimsonfloods

Florida

3.58/5  rDev -7.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

into a pint glass

very hazy, deep orange/brown, looks like apple cider.
semi-aggressive pour formed 1in head and quickly disappeared. clear white head.

smells musty, caramel and light apple aroma

tastes mild, more malty or grain than anything else

feels great, smooth and sticks on the mouth just a bit

Overall this brew was enjoyable! Something I could drink two or three of and not get too overpowering.

+Story I heard about this beer: On the label is a bear with deer antlers (a "Beer"), and it is said that if you drink enough of these and wonder out into the forest you can see this so called "Beer". Though that was a cheeky story haha.

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 18:36:49 | More by Crimsonfloods

Vigilante

Nevada

4/5  rDev +3.6%

05-19-2013 20:23:39 | More by Vigilante

RonaldTheriot

Louisiana

4.49/5  rDev +16.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Boont Amber Ale has a very thick, creamy, cream-colored head and a somewhat hazy, bubbly, amber appearance, with little brown particles floating about and some good lacing left behind. The aroma is of sweet, brown bread crust, and the flavor is of that, with an underlying caramel and a mellow, floral hop bitterness. Mouthfeel is light to medium, and Boont Amber Ale finishes mostly dry, refreshing, and easy drinking. This one is most excellent. It’s all positive with no negative. Delicious!

RJT

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 14:29:44 | More by RonaldTheriot

marlinsfan4

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

05-17-2013 23:42:06 | More by marlinsfan4

verge

California

4/5  rDev +3.6%

05-16-2013 21:48:49 | More by verge

Zbeetleman

California

3.25/5  rDev -15.8%

05-15-2013 05:19:00 | More by Zbeetleman

Bustersuess

New York

3/5  rDev -22.3%

05-14-2013 17:41:07 | More by Bustersuess

jkball01

Kentucky

3.25/5  rDev -15.8%

05-13-2013 16:10:23 | More by jkball01

BWED

Pennsylvania

3.65/5  rDev -5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

12 oz. bottle into a tumbler

A- Reddish brown, fairly transparent (just some slight haze), half finger tan head, with okay retention, but good lacing.

S- Strong whiff of caramel, sweet. Mild, if any hop character in the nose.

T- Sweet malt followed by a slight bittering hop balance. The two work well with one another.

M- Medium body, very smooth. Very well balanced in the feel.

O- Mild, but fairly flavorful. I would put this more into the realm of a brown, because of the mild hop. But still a solid beer.

Serving type: bottle

05-13-2013 01:25:26 | More by BWED

Suds

Pennsylvania

3.59/5  rDev -7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

From a 12 ounce can, this beer pours a slightly hazy amber color. Small white head. It's an average looking amber ale. The smell is of toast and crackers. Malty. Some fruit and distant earthy hops, but mostly a lightly toasty, bready scent. The taste is somewhat tilted sweet, but is well balanced. Malt comes through in the taste as well, but this is not a sweet brew. Medium in body, easy to drink, and tasty. This is a no-frills amber all, solid and drinkable.

Serving type: can

05-11-2013 22:26:33 | More by Suds

ystazi

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

05-11-2013 18:54:24 | More by ystazi

shigg85

Japan

4.75/5  rDev +23.1%

05-11-2013 18:45:22 | More by shigg85

largadeer

California

3/5  rDev -22.3%

05-08-2013 19:23:00 | More by largadeer

leftoverburrito

Oregon

2/5  rDev -48.2%

05-08-2013 03:38:51 | More by leftoverburrito

zenithberwyn

California

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

05-01-2013 05:49:15 | More by zenithberwyn

BenderRodriguez

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

04-29-2013 22:06:30 | More by BenderRodriguez

2beerdogs

California

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

04-29-2013 05:43:57 | More by 2beerdogs

smiga

New Jersey

3.76/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Yay! A sessionable American Red Ale in a can. Hopefully poured into a Leffe Chalice.

A: Pours a hazy amber-copper color forming a mid-sized and bubbled creamy head. Not long retention and modest lacing in the glass. (2nd pour results in a thick, crowned head and great lacing.)

S: Very subtle, not much waft. Predominantly sweet: Caramel malts and flowery hops.

T: Slightly sweet upfront. Caramel, bread, and roasted malts. Light hoppy bitter end. Refreshing. Sessionable. Good for when you're having more than 1. Not a thriller, but very pleasant and the overwhelming impression is sweet.

M: Light to medium body. Tea like. Good to strong carbonation. Roasted malts and hoppy bitter aftertaste.

O: Very good drinkability. Moderately good Ale. Good session beer, and on sweet side without cloying. Complex, balanced and subtle all at once. Must try again. However, I prefer Smuttynose, Red Tail and Rogue in this style.

Serving type: can

04-27-2013 21:09:37 | More by smiga

EGolfer4

Illinois

4/5  rDev +3.6%

04-27-2013 21:02:42 | More by EGolfer4