New Holland Sundog Amber Ale - New Holland Brewing Company

Shovelbum

Massachusetts

4.47/5  rDev +26.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Pours a thin yet creamy white head over a deep copper body. Leaves sheets of lace all the way down the glass. A mixture of biscuit, caramel, malt and floral hops greet the nose. There’s a bit of citrus and spice in the aroma too--- it’s a fairly complex hop bouquet that the label leads me to believe is entirely derived from fuggles hops. The flavor is rich biscuit malt up front, tempered with a rich sweetness, slightly fruity and finishing with a crisp bitterness. Substantial citric and spicy hop flavors throughout. Smooth mouthfeel. Medium bodied. Slightly drying finish with lingering hop notes.

A solid amber ale. One of Michigan’s best ‘workhorse’ ales and one of my favorites of the many great local brews. Excellent as a session ale or everyday drinker. It never gets boring.

Serving type: bottle

12-05-2006 22:11:47 | More by Shovelbum

InspectorBob

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

05-21-2013 20:46:56 | More by InspectorBob

NJB145

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

05-19-2013 01:29:41 | More by NJB145

HarmonMW

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +6.2%

05-14-2013 22:56:50 | More by HarmonMW

olivermonster

Michigan

2.75/5  rDev -22.1%

05-11-2013 10:30:51 | More by olivermonster

Slay40

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +6.2%

05-11-2013 03:05:30 | More by Slay40

Catherine8189

Michigan

3.44/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

I enjoyed this beer from a bottle poured into a clean short beer glass. The color was a vibrant tawny brown with a off-white medium head. Rich caramel notes, and a great balance with toasted barley make for a very tasty ale that could be enjoyed with a variety of dishes in any season. The finish of this beer can be nutty but turns into an almost sweetness.

Serving type: bottle

04-26-2013 00:37:58 | More by Catherine8189

GRE680

Michigan

3/5  rDev -15%

04-20-2013 22:57:41 | More by GRE680

anvilx

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

04-14-2013 04:21:36 | More by anvilx

Kevin55

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +6.2%

04-11-2013 05:29:03 | More by Kevin55

beercatbrew

Illinois

4/5  rDev +13.3%

04-11-2013 00:22:46 | More by beercatbrew

Garrett092112

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +6.2%

04-04-2013 02:11:36 | More by Garrett092112

Falcone

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +6.2%

03-16-2013 01:18:55 | More by Falcone

ejimhof

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -15%

03-08-2013 23:15:23 | More by ejimhof

BamfBacon

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

02-18-2013 19:47:48 | More by BamfBacon

matjack85

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +6.2%

01-26-2013 16:04:29 | More by matjack85

elNopalero

Texas

4.3/5  rDev +21.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

This poured an orange tinted amber color with light foam that rapidly dissipates. It has a sweetish aroma with some hazelnut notes emerging from the malt profile. (Hazelnut was on my mind as I had the Frangelic Mountain Brown a few days prior.) I get some orange notes from the hops and a honeyed sweetness. It’s an easy sipper with a nice carbonation & light malty finish with a slight hop bite. The lingering finish has hints of candied orange peel and a continuation of the honeyed sweetness. This wasn’t overly sweet or malty. A reminder that not all amber ales are equal. Definitely one I’d have again—and one I wouldn’t mind sharing with those who aren’t into hoppy ales.

Serving type: bottle

01-22-2013 07:45:49 | More by elNopalero

jduprey007

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

12-26-2012 21:08:04 | More by jduprey007

Vogie

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

12-18-2012 22:04:03 | More by Vogie

SpongeRuiner

Michigan

2.75/5  rDev -22.1%

12-10-2012 00:36:45 | More by SpongeRuiner

kylehay2004

Florida

3.55/5  rDev +0.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: single finger off white head on a clear copper body with nice lacing.

S: toasted malts, burnt caramel, some sweet citrus.

T: toasted malts and burnt toast, herbal and earthy hops, finish has hint of tart citrus and sweet caramel.

M: medium body and moderate carbonation.

Overall: unique and not too boring for the style. not a amazing but certainly drinkable and one I would have again.

Serving type: bottle

12-06-2012 03:01:09 | More by kylehay2004

nickfl

Florida

3.08/5  rDev -12.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

A - Pours with one finger of white foam on top of a clear, amber brown body. The head settles slowly and leaves nice lacing on the glass.

S - Rich toffee malt with a touch of herbal hops and toasted grain.

T - Toasty malt up front with some spicy hops. Soft malt with a touch of wheat like character in the middle and a finish of toast and light bitterness,

M - Medium body, moderate carbonation, and a dry but flabby finish.

D - There is something off about the malt character of this beer. Too much dry toast and an oddly bready thing in the finish, not something I would drink again.

Serving type: bottle

12-06-2012 03:00:26 | More by nickfl

buddyvelt

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +6.2%

12-05-2012 06:34:25 | More by buddyvelt

Infamous7100

Ohio

3.43/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A: pours a carmel to orange hue with a thin tan head. It's quick to disappear and there is minimal lacing.
S: A pleasant carmel scent jumps out from the get go and is is persistant. There are some faint nutty notes as the label suggests and I can detect detect a bit of floral notes as well.
T: sweeter than expected and loaded with a malty presence throughout. Toward the back, the nuttiness does come through, as well as some slighty bitter notes, but what really stands out is amount of malt and carmel.
M: light to medium in body and likewise with carbonation. It's a tad thinner than I anticipated. A decent sweet finish.
O: not a bad brew and one you could session with. Perhaps a bit more balance is in order as its sweetness dominates, but an interesting take on an amber and one that is enjoyable.

Serving type: bottle

11-12-2012 22:05:40 | More by Infamous7100

leprechaunandfatman

Illinois

4/5  rDev +13.3%

11-12-2012 00:59:01 | More by leprechaunandfatman