Bozone Select Amber Ale - Bozeman Brewing Company

Fabric8r

Montana

3.65/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

I have had this twice, the first time it tasted like laundry detergent, sent it back and got something else. Several weeks later I tried it again at the same place and was a lot better. (must have been bad dish washing) Anyway it is just like any pale ale I brew at home, nothing special to write about, but hope to see more from these folks, though they seem to be keeping a low profile. Somewhat rich in malt flavor with a cascade hop aftertaste. (and an extremely hop tasting "burp", which reminds me of when I tried sucking on a hop cone (not as pleasant as you would hope)

Serving type: on-tap

02-19-2003 11:02:19 | More by Fabric8r

Sark

Montana

3.66/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Appearance- copper colored with a silky light tan finger head. Plenty of carbonation swirling

Smell- pale malt notes with slight earthy hop character

Taste- initial sweetness of light caramel and definite toffee, middle tongue with some earthiness and slight hop oils, hint of some light fruits, finishes with a crisp but sweet hang-on

Mouthfeel- light/medium bodied, smooth

Overall- I had this from a tap and it was noticeably better, but I'll take this in a can on any hike

Serving type: can

04-26-2013 04:04:57 | More by Sark

JohnGalt1

Idaho

3.95/5  rDev +8.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

12oz can received from my good friend and coworker Boisebeerlover (Matt hasn't checked in on BA in a looong time). This can was a gift to him from a friend and he turned it over to me.. Thanks Matt and Matt's friend :-)

Poured into my small CC goblet... beautiful clear orange brew.. decent head and lacing... pretty for sure.

Good citrus hops in the nose... but the malts are the big players... caramel and good toast.. clean and very well balanced.

More malt heavy than many American Ambers.. the balance is what makes this one a winner... The hops are there, but seem in the background and allow the toast and light caramel to parade up front.. mild but fresh citrus on the finish.. bits of bitter hoppiness provide drinkability.

Body is medium for the style... carbonation seems a touch light.. still, this is a very approachable beer... very drinkable...

Honesty, I am surprised to see Bozeman Brewing canning... For the longest time, they were tap only and tearing it up. The cans are an expensive investment.... Props.. This brew is nearly perfect for the style and very fresh... It belongs on a raft... not in a Boise office midwinter.... I will be up in Montana this summer and will be looking for Bozone cans.

4/4/4/3.5/4

Serving type: can

02-15-2012 06:59:01 | More by JohnGalt1

beernut7

Massachusetts

4.33/5  rDev +19%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

This American light amber ale has a light copper color and a great spicy hop presence somewhere between the usual amber and an American pale ale. There is a nice cloves/grassy finish to the brew with almost a peppery aftertaste. This is a great brew.

Serving type: on-tap

08-16-2002 18:30:05 | More by beernut7