Boont Amber Ale - Anderson Valley Brewing Company

dbrauneis

New Jersey

3.81/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Served on-tap at Rattle N Hum in New York, NY

A: Pours a crystal clear amber in color with moderate amounts of visible carbonation and some cola brown highlights. The beer has a finger tall beige head that reduces to a thin film covering a little more than half of the surface of the beer and a thin ring at the edges of the glass. Light to moderate amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Moderate aromas of caramel malts and citrus/orange hops. Slightly sweet smelling.

T: Upfront there are moderate to strong flavors of caramel and nutty malts with moderate amounts of sweetness that slowly fade. Very little bitterness is discernable.

M: Medium bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation. Smooth.

O: This beer was a regular in my fridge for a long time when I lived in NC but since moving to the NYC area I just don't find it as often. I find this beer to be enjoyable, a touch sweet but not cloying and an easy drinker.

Serving type: on-tap

04-14-2013 19:58:22 | More by dbrauneis

deebo

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

Pint on tap at the crows nest in Santa Cruz. This brew is a very attractive copper with an orangish hue. Clear and served without a head. Aromas of slightly toasted barley and a bit of orange like fruitiness. Flavor is fresh and crisp. Clean toasted slightly sweet malt up front with a nice fruity hop finish-slightly bittering. Mouthfeel is light bodied and medium high carbonated. Overall this is a well done beer-clean and crisp with plenty of flavor.

Serving type: on-tap

02-16-2013 00:04:10 | More by deebo

TheRealBigC

Nevada

4.38/5  rDev +13.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Here is one of the best beers of it's kind. Boont is a tasty, crisp amber ale, with a bit of a floral fragrance and mildly fruity taste in addition to a complex malt profile. I've seen it finding its way onto more and more taps around here and that makes me a happy dude. I'll pick it over most beers when I'm out.

Serving type: on-tap

07-31-2012 00:33:56 | More by TheRealBigC

biboergosum

Alberta (Canada)

3.85/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A pint, pre-luau, in wily Waikiki.

This beer appears a clear, dark bronzed amber hue, with one finger of thin foamy ecru head, which leaves a broad swath of interlaced vine lace around the glass as it gently settles.

It smells of vanilla cream, caramel malt, and mild citrus, leafy hops. The taste is zingy caramel malt, a bit of sourdough, and soft earthy, weedy hops.

The carbonation is average, a bit peppy here and there, the body a timid medium weight, and everyman smooth. It finishes with a slightly metallic caramel sweetness, and subtle citrus hoppiness.

A decent amber ale, one that rises above the standard riff-raff, but doesn't fly too high - this is no typical Cali red ale Icarus.

Serving type: on-tap

05-11-2012 03:02:33 | More by biboergosum

KitC

3.4/5  rDev -11.9%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

First, a disclaimer: I keep my kegerator a bit warmer than most (I abhor ice-cold beer unless it's a hot day and marginal in quality) which has an obvious impact on the drinking experience.

This is the second time in the past 4 months that I've opted for this beer and I'm still pleased with my choice. I find it smooth and drinkable in the style of a good English Ale, but with a nice caramel note and a hint of nuttiness. Pulled properly there's a modest head which laces away. I've enjoyed this with burgers, steak and grilled pork chops with equal results. I did find the bottle a bit more harsh in comparison.

The aroma falls well short - bordering on non-existent. However, that's the only negative I can offer for this brew.

Serving type: on-tap

04-16-2012 01:30:03 | More by KitC

kylehay2004

Florida

4/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Single finger head with nice retention. Lots of lacing. Murky brown with golden hues body.

S: very floral. The floral aroma pretty much dominates.

T: floral and malty with a peppermint note primarily in the finish. Malt is in the background.

M: medium body and light to moderate carbonation.

Overall very floral which dominates this brew. Basically if you like floral beers you will enjoy this one.

Serving type: on-tap

01-29-2012 04:32:56 | More by kylehay2004

Demitra

California

3.93/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Had this on tap in a pint glass.

The appearance of this beer is close to perfect. Medium dark amber color, see through enough that it looks refreshing. The head is fluffy and thick. Within a few minutes, most of the head disappears and a thin bubbly film remains. The lacing on the glass sticks to the side of the glass in a uniform pattern like frosted glass.

The taste is simple and satisfying. An everyday beer good with food or without. A very carbonated front with a malt flavor lingering on the top of the roof of your mouth. Aftertaste is minimal making it very easy to drink a lot of this beer.

Serving type: on-tap

01-18-2012 02:10:37 | More by Demitra

jayhawk73

Maryland

3.9/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On draft at Pizzeria Paradiso:

Pours a nice amber color with reddish highlights. OK lacing on my pint glass. Fairly clear in appearance. A good looker for the style. The nose is mainly caramel malt, hops, and some sweetness. A little on the weak side for me, but still nice. Taste profile is the same as the nose, but a little stronger taste- very nice and easy to drink. Feel is fairly light, w/ minimal carbonation. This would be a great beer to have several of- it goes down easily, and is pretty tasty for the style. Overall, I would have this again.. It's not my favorite style, but it's a solid beer. Cheers.

Serving type: on-tap

01-09-2012 22:25:17 | More by jayhawk73

kojevergas

California

2.9/5  rDev -24.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Served on-draught into a mason jar at Villains in low altitude Los Angeles, California. Reviewed from notes.

A: Pours a half-finger head of fair cream, decent thickness, and pretty good retention. Semitransparent amber colour.

Sm: Nuits, cream, caramel, and slight hops. Maybe toasted malt. A mild strength aroma.

T: Toasted malt, caramel, heavy butterscotch, and some nuts. Not horribly complex but tasty and balanced. Well built. A bit malt heavy.

Mf: Smooth and wet. Suits the flavours pretty well.

Dr: Very drinkable, but unremarkable. A fairly uninspired amber ale. I wouldn't have it again.

Serving type: on-tap

12-07-2011 01:52:10 | More by kojevergas

scottfrie

California

4.03/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

On-tap in Davis.

A: Served a dark amber with golden highlights beneath a quarter inch of off-white head that held great retention the whole beer through. The nice dense film of a head left great streaks and spots of bubbly lacing down the pint glass.
S: Bready and grainy smelling with a touch of sweet caramel and spice.
T: I get notes of caramel - although this beer is far from sweet- nuts, grains, and a touch of earthy, herbal hops in the finish.
M: Medium body, textured carbonation and a refreshing and smooth mouthfeel.
O: One of the best all-around drinking beers available. I go back to this beer again and again when looking for something to go with my meal. It’s not the most technical beer in the world, but it’s one of the most drinkable.

Serving type: on-tap

08-15-2011 16:49:45 | More by scottfrie

rvdoorn

Netherlands

3.38/5  rDev -12.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

Look: dark-yellow-amber color with a large head
Smell: Caramel, candi sugar, malts, some citrus and fresh grass
Taste: Caramel, malts, grains and a slight hoppy aftertaste with some lemon. No taste layers, bit boring, even for the style
Mouthfeel: Medium carbonation and watery body
Overall: Nice to try, no to try again

Serving type: on-tap

07-12-2011 10:57:58 | More by rvdoorn

ktrillionaire

Florida

3.53/5  rDev -8.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Looks pretty good; its a translucent amber hue capped with a soapy off-white head. It smells average at best; somewhat farm-y (hay) atop caramel grain, with a faint herbal hop. It tastes good, far better than the nose suggests, with lots of caramel maltiness, though it winds up with a rather dry flavor for the profile. Floral hoppiness is noted throughout. Feels smooth and soft. Overall it is good and drinkable.

Serving type: on-tap

07-11-2011 00:23:57 | More by ktrillionaire

puboflyons

New Hampshire

3.85/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

I had this on tap at the 2011 American Craft Beer Fest on June 3, 2011. The pour was more deep amber than red with a decent offering of head. There was a strong caramel maltiness on the nose. The body came in at about medium and the taste also brought out a vibrant caramel maltiness but it ended with a nicely balanced hop finale.

Serving type: on-tap

06-04-2011 17:42:32 | More by puboflyons

Hoptometrist

Oregon

3.8/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Served on tap into a mug at Pronto in Sacramento

A- Poured a clear dark amber color with orange highlights and one finger frothy head that leaves some lacing

S- Very faint, some caramel and barley

T- Caramel, barley, spice, and a nice hop presence (stronger than I expected)

M- Finishes dry and has moderate to high carbonation

O- A solid amber ale with good balance between sweet and bitter.

Serving type: on-tap

05-19-2011 04:20:19 | More by Hoptometrist

nickfl

Florida

4.2/5  rDev +8.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A - Pours with one finger of light tan foam on top of a reasonably clear, amber-brown body. The head sticks around very well and leaves nice, thick lace on the glass.

S - Pungent pine and citrus hops with some toffee and caramel malt notes in the background.

T - Sweet, bready malt up front with a little bit of orange and grapefruit citrus character. The malt intensifies in the middle with some toffee and perhaps a hint of unrefined sugar. Things finish up with another burst of citrus hops that brings with it a moderate level of bitterness to push back against the doughy malt.

M - Medium body, moderate carbonation, and a slightly sweet finish.

D - Very drinkable, this is one of the best amber ales out there. There is an excellent balance between the citrusy hops and amber malt such that both are full flavored aspects of the beer but neither one every feels excessive or unbalanced. The hop aroma is particularly nice for a beer of this style and strength. I particularly like the way the orange flavors of the hops work with the toffee in the malt profile to lend the beer a refreshing, but substantial quality. A great beer and well worth seeking out when it is fresh.

Serving type: on-tap

04-26-2011 22:33:04 | More by nickfl

thagr81us

South Carolina

2.13/5  rDev -44.8%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Served from tap into a sampler tunbler. Poured red-orange with a half finger off-white head that subsided to a minimal amount quickly. Maintained excellent lacing throughout the glass. The aroma was of sweet malt, jolly rancher, and hair salon. The flavor was of sweet malt, caramel, nutmeg, jolly rancher, and wet permed hair (WTF!?!?!?). It had a light feel on the palate with mild carbonation. Overall I was not a fan of this one. What the Hell was up with the hair characteristics in the aroma and flavor of this one? I should have known not to drink it by getting hair salon in the aroma, but nooo, I had to do it anyways. Blah. I won't be having this one again for sure. Still better than the one where I got burnt hair flavors in it.

Serving type: on-tap

04-05-2011 17:51:54 | More by thagr81us

DoktorZee

Alberta (Canada)

3.85/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

On tap in a pint glass.

A - amber and cloudy, after the fluffy head resolves there's a ton of lacing on the glass.

S - lots of toasty malt but also a strong sour mash thread.

T - lots of malt backing up a surprisingly tart almost ripe fruit note. It sticks around for a while in the middle of the tongue

M - moderate carbonation and quite light

D - very drinkable - goes down easy

Very solid amber with some interest character.

Serving type: on-tap

03-25-2011 19:51:46 | More by DoktorZee

Glibber

Idaho

3.68/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Light amber colored beer with a decent of white head. Very light tasting beer with orange citrus and subtle yeast flavors. I have heard many great things about this brewery, and while I have not been drinking many amber/ales lately, this was a refreshing beer that could be a nice session beer like on a camping trip. Not the greatest amber, but I will be trying more Anderson Valley beers.

Serving type: on-tap

03-07-2011 04:00:44 | More by Glibber

TheManiacalOne

Rhode Island

3.53/5  rDev -8.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

On-tap 2/20/2011 at Rose Alley Alehouse, in New Bedford, MA, served in a US tumbler pint glass.

A: The beer is a dark reddish amber color, with a short off-white head that fades slowly and leaves a thick lace on the glass.

S: The aroma is faint but contains caramelized malts, fruit and a faint bit of hops.

T: The taste starts out very sweet with flavors of brown sugar, caramel and fruit. Then a hearty malt character and a decent hops presence come to bring some balance. The after-taste is sweet.

M: Crisp and smooth, medium body, medium carbonation, finish is slightly sticky.

D: A little tasty, goes down easily, slightly filling, decent kick, good representation of style, overall it's just a mediocre beer, nothing outstanding but nothing awful either.

Serving type: on-tap

02-21-2011 17:03:26 | More by TheManiacalOne

BerkeleyBeerMan

California

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: Deep complex reds and browns. Mahogany. Light head. Good lacing. Little carbonation.

Smell: Good sweet roasted caramel malts. Bright floral hops. Hints of pine.

Taste: nice nutty flavors. Hints of apricot. good balanced back. Finishes very well.

Mouthfeel: medium bodied. Full flavored.

Drinkability: very drinkable. I just watched my buddy pound three over Chinese food. Really tasty and Affordable.

Serving type: on-tap

01-12-2011 04:46:51 | More by BerkeleyBeerMan

Chizoad

California

4.13/5  rDev +7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A fascinating beer that I had never had until recently.

Beautiful pour, cloudy amber/brown beer with a fluffy cap of foam. Definitely intriguing looking.

Malty and fruity smelling, and slight hop bitterness.

Similar flavor, and pleasant complexity in the bitterness which persists throughout the sip. Sweet malts fade into fruit and finally a crisp bite at the end.

Creamy beer which seems appropriate for the style, and highly drinkable.

Edit: May have been clouded by the temperature of the beer? Also it seems that a can of this is not the way to go. On draft it was excellent.

Serving type: on-tap

01-10-2011 15:37:41 | More by Chizoad

littlesgtpepper

Washington

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

Had a 6oz taster glass at AVBC.

Poured a beautiful honey/carmel color. Not hazy at all; very pretty. It had a thick white head which stuck around through the taste, leaving nice lacing.

The smell is of fresh hops, grapefruit, something lemony, biscuit. The hop smell leans more toward sweeter than bitter. Quite nice.

This beer had a very nice piney flavor with a spicy bite and a dab of honey. The biscuit smell came through a little in the taste.

This beer is fairly hoppy for an amber but a nice one all the same. A good expression of an amber with an interesting pale ale twist.

Serving type: on-tap

09-25-2010 05:33:49 | More by littlesgtpepper

flagmantho

Washington

3.9/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Had this beer on tap yesterday at the Hooverville in Seattle.

Appearance: medium amber hue with a fair bit of haze and a thin finger of creamy ivory head. Head seems to have a pretty good retention.

Smell: mild malty aroma with earthy hops present. Pretty light, but not too bad.

Taste: flavor follows logically from the aroma. Caramelly malt base which is rather sweet supports mild, earthy hops. I really like the composition of the flavor.

Mouthfeel: medium body with a very good level of carbonation. This yields a pretty rockin' creaminess, especially for the style.

Drinkability: a refreshing and well-balanced beer. Pretty tasty as well, if a little bit sweet. I would definitely have this beer again.

Serving type: on-tap

09-14-2010 17:52:56 | More by flagmantho

TheDeuce

New York

4.03/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Boont Amber Ale...on tap at the Bar with No Name in Sausalito, California.

Appearance-thin red color, mild white head that disappears just as the beer is served to me in the pint glass.

Smell-bready malt, touch of chocolate, spiced hops and alcohol.

Taste/Mouthfeel-similar to the smell, spicy breaded malt, hints of chocolate or something darker, medium bodied mouthfeel, nice smoothness.

Drinkability-no issues, nice balance of flavors and profiles.

Overall- nice beer, I enjoyed the easy flavors and this made for nice drinking at the bar, recommended for a try

Serving type: on-tap

08-23-2010 22:41:35 | More by TheDeuce

treehugger02010

Pennsylvania

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

I had this at Cloverleaf Tavern in Caldwell, NJ. It came in a mini flared pint glass.
Appearance: The body is a dark browm color. The head is a light tan color, great retention, poor lacing, medium bubbles.
Smell: The aromas are watery, some roast, and toffey.
Taste: The flavors are earthy hops, sugar, and some roasted malt.
Mouthfeel: The mouthfeel is thin with a clean finish.
Drinability: This beer is pretty good.
Don't drink and review.

Serving type: on-tap

07-29-2010 01:07:35 | More by treehugger02010