Sierra Blanca Roswell Alien Amber - Sierra Blanca Brewing Company (Rio Grande)

kemoarps

Washington

3.2/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Had minimal head and no lacing, but poured a rich caramel amber.

The nose comes across primarily as sweet, and a little flowery, toasty caramel malts.

The flavour follows the same essential profile as the nose, with a sticky sweetness, little to no hops, and a toasty followthrough.

Was a little more carbonated than I had expected, but not overwhelmingly so.
Overall, it was much better than I had originally expected (I picked it up for the fourth as a lowest common denominator type thing, and was pleasantly surprised), but definitely not stellar. I'd definitely drink it again if the situation arose, but I won't be going out of my way to find one. I am slightly surprised that it's gotten such negative reviews on here, however, but that could just be me.

Serving type: bottle

07-06-2011 02:58:40 | More by kemoarps

zillo043068

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev +8%

04-27-2013 00:49:24 | More by zillo043068

LXIXME

New Mexico

3.5/5  rDev +16.3%

03-21-2013 16:04:30 | More by LXIXME

mactrail

California

3.05/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3

Dark amber in the pint shaker. Modestly carbonated. While the foam dissipates after a while there is a persistent tingle on the tongue.

Sweet and somewhat malty, though it's a prety light brew. Taste sort of lemony, for some reason, but actually rather pleasant given the sparse charms of the stuff. A little bit like herbal tea, but then it dawns on me there no actual hop flavor. A faint bitterness of some medicinal sort. Not much in the way of aromatics. Can't say this is one to look out for, but for a local brew it's what's on tap at Zia's Lounge in Albuquerque at the Best Western.

Serving type: on-tap

02-12-2013 05:05:17 | More by mactrail

ilikebeer03

Texas

3.25/5  rDev +8%

01-21-2013 22:04:38 | More by ilikebeer03

Pinche_Oso

California

3/5  rDev -0.3%

01-09-2013 03:12:18 | More by Pinche_Oso

buckyp

South Carolina

3/5  rDev -0.3%

12-29-2012 01:48:13 | More by buckyp

jbarra101

Texas

3.25/5  rDev +8%

12-26-2012 22:41:08 | More by jbarra101

rodlavers

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -0.3%

12-26-2012 20:29:22 | More by rodlavers

HavasuDG

Arizona

2.75/5  rDev -8.6%

12-10-2012 16:40:57 | More by HavasuDG

tubeyes

Texas

3.5/5  rDev +16.3%

12-02-2012 23:18:02 | More by tubeyes

quadhog

Arizona

2.75/5  rDev -8.6%

11-11-2012 05:33:22 | More by quadhog

jcabler24

1.5/5  rDev -50.2%

10-15-2012 23:31:02 | More by jcabler24

StonedTrippin

Colorado

3.5/5  rDev +16.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

id say this is one of thie biggest pleasant surprises from bottle appearance to actual total quality. it looks all gimmicky in the bottle, with the 1999 alien head state fair thing, but the beer within is pretty decent. it pours a swollen dark amber color with a one inch retaining white head. the smell is sweet malts, on the red side, and a decent bit of hops all things considered. the flavor is good, starting a bit sweet and irishy, moving to an american hoppy vibe, finishing a positively roswell crisp and clean. i appreciate what this is, for what it is. not my favorite brew ever, but the carbonation is good, the body is medium, and its well refreshing. a little too much sweet, but its yummy in a lot of ways. get into it.

Serving type: bottle

10-12-2012 05:12:04 | More by StonedTrippin

TFMyriad

Arizona

4/5  rDev +32.9%

10-11-2012 03:43:09 | More by TFMyriad

Chetti

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +49.5%

09-30-2012 04:51:20 | More by Chetti

ktanner99

Oklahoma

4/5  rDev +32.9%

09-27-2012 00:33:03 | More by ktanner99

duceswild

Maryland

2.25/5  rDev -25.2%

08-29-2012 02:24:11 | More by duceswild

Nerudamann

Arizona

3.5/5  rDev +16.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a bottle into a pint glass.

Look - medium brown in color, with about half a finger's worth of foam that dissipates quickly.

Smell - malty, somewhat sweet like caramel or cookies.

Taste - much like the smell, it's definitely more malty, and it has an essence of something sweet like caramel in the back of the palate.

Mouthfeel - pretty well-balanced, but leans ever so slightly on the watery side.

Overall - not a bad tasting brew at all, but also not terribly intriguing to sample.

Serving type: bottle

08-19-2012 01:37:01 | More by Nerudamann

Beermazter310

Nevada

3/5  rDev -0.3%

08-03-2012 16:48:34 | More by Beermazter310

beergoot

Colorado

3.53/5  rDev +17.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Golden-amber body produced a pretty nice white head. Smell came across with a caramel/biscuit/slightly fruity (slightly apricot) profile. Taste is malty with a slight tartness, perhaps a bit of honey-like sweetness. No real hop bitterness noted overall. Mouthfeel is soft and wet, smooth with a nearly medium weight feel on the tongue.

A pleasant and unassuming beer. Overall seemed a little watery in taste, yet the light bread malt tone gently keeps you sipping along.

Serving type: bottle

07-19-2012 01:54:41 | More by beergoot

JMBSH

Colorado

2.75/5  rDev -8.6%

06-26-2012 00:02:53 | More by JMBSH

wo87810

Florida

4/5  rDev +32.9%

06-22-2012 15:33:20 | More by wo87810

yourefragile

District of Columbia

3.65/5  rDev +21.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12 oz bottle compliments of drabmuh.

Pours a clear golden amber with a thin white head that fades to a thin collar. Nose of toasted malt, grains, slight caramel sweetness. Flavor has a little more malt sweetness and nicely balanced the toast and bready flavors with minimal hop presence. Full, creamy body, moderate carbonation and a clean finish. Don't really taste anything wrong here, seems like they hit their mark of making a mass appeal amber with little hop bitterness.

Serving type: bottle

04-30-2012 00:05:04 | More by yourefragile

BucannonXC5

California

3.13/5  rDev +4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a draft into a pint glass at ABQ Pub in Albuquerque, N.M., on April 21, 2012. It was tough to see with the lighting, but seemed to be caramel amber. About a finger of head once I got it. White, frothy lacing on the top. Wet, foamy and spongy film on the sides.

Worked hard to find a smell, but eventually got some roasty, nutty and toasty malts.

Tasted somewhat similar to the nose. Nutty, roasty malts. Seemed to get some light chocolate notes as well. Foamy and smooth.

Medium body. Creamy texture. Above average carbonation. Smooth, somewhat long finish.

It was an OK beer overall. It had its moments and I might have enjoyed it more (or less) if I wasn’t at a UFC fight.

Serving type: on-tap

04-25-2012 03:56:16 | More by BucannonXC5