Alaskan Amber - Alaskan Brewing Co.

cokes

Wisconsin

4.22/5  rDev +15.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A showcase Alt.
Pours a deep amber, leaning toward brown. Thin, yet dense off-white head quickly diminishes to a film, then stays the duration.
Big malty nose. Caramel and toffee, with underlying fruit. There is something here that is just slightly wrong-smelling. Reminds me of horses It keeps this from scoring huge in the nose dept. But very nice, nonetheless.
Taste is big on the caramel/toffee flavors. Strong breadiness. Some toasted and nutty notes. Hops, while not huge, add the right amount of bitterness to this one. I am pulling some faint grape and raisin notes in the background.
Medium bodied. Solid in the mouth.
Goes down like a dream. Too fast for my liking, since I only have one bottle.

Much gratitude goes to Mr Bighuge for landing me this treat.

Serving type: bottle

07-21-2002 00:46:38 | More by cokes

tigerpaws

South Carolina

3.68/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

I must admit in other circumstances this beer may have gotten a better review here. It was at a football game in Idaho snowy and very cold. But I was impressed witht he taste and how smooth this beer tasted. I would recommend trying it, in fact I look forward to trying it again so that I can truly enjoy it...............CHEERS

Serving type: bottle

06-24-2002 11:43:34 | More by tigerpaws

beernut7

Massachusetts

4.83/5  rDev +32.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

This is probably my favorite ale. I enjoy the balanced flavors and nothing goes down smoother. Wish I could get it in MA without the extra shipping.

Serving type: bottle

05-03-2002 18:44:16 | More by beernut7

jreitman

California

4.03/5  rDev +10.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

One of my favorite beers. Very nice orange color, lightly hopped and a pretty nice malty taste. Very nice NW US alt beer. Living in the seattle area, it is my default beer of choice at restaurants and bars.

Serving type: bottle

04-09-2002 17:54:30 | More by jreitman

Bighuge

Minnesota

4.03/5  rDev +10.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Pours a deep copper color. Thin fizzy white head that dissipates quickly. Clarity is good for an ale. Aroma is a bit musty. Taste is clean and mellow. Hops are evident but my preference for an alt is even hoppier. There is a smooth, malty taste. It is evident that this alt has been prepared properly with an extended lagering period. A very solid alt. I've only had a couple other alts that I have enjoyed more.

Serving type: bottle

03-20-2002 23:32:04 | More by Bighuge

ZAP

Minnesota

4.88/5  rDev +33.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Outstanding...my kind of beer...very malty and sweet with a slick mouth feel (almost oily or greasy)..minimal hops...light orangish color....I didn't get much head retention, but you can see the carbonation...doesn't taste charged up though...this is a brilliant beer..truly exceptional....I expected a little more hop bite on the aftertaste but it is fine just the way it is..

Serving type: bottle

02-08-2002 00:24:41 | More by ZAP

Todd

Massachusetts

3.8/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Presentation: 12oz snubby brown twist-off top bottle.

Appearance: Rich and deep copper in colour with an off-white creamy foam head. Loads of carbonation activity and great head retention.

Smell: Very light aroma of grain and light esters.

Taste: A full-bodied brew with a smooth mouthfeel and creamy palate. Malt sweetness is sugary/dextriny with notes of raw grain. Nutty, biscuit and touch of chocolate are all part of the malty flavours that pull-thru when warmed up a bit. Bitterness is low, like weak floral tea. There's a touch of rind, but it gently creeps away into the malt sweetness. Finish is clean with hardly any residuals.

Notes: Despite it's name, this is an Alt beer and a very nice Alt at that. Outright tasty as hell if you ask me. All the right flavours are present and balance each other very well.

Serving type: bottle

09-12-2001 00:00:01 | More by Todd