Alexander Keith's Red Amber Ale - Alexander Keith's

thehyperduck

Ontario (Canada)

2.95/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 3.5

Got this one from a sampler case, containing three of their brews.

Appropriately enough, it pours a copper-amber colour, generating a thin head with decent retention. It looks pretty inviting, to say the least. The aroma is sweet and malty but I can't put my finger on any specific odours.

The taste is similar to the smell - smooth, caramel malt, and rather sweet. A brief bitter hop bite at the start of the sip. A little nondescript I suppose, but nothing offensive. The carbonation is a bit high for my liking, but this is a pretty minor complaint. Mouthfeel is watery, but this is a Keith's we are talking about here so that's pretty much par for the course. It's light and tasty enough that I don't think I would have much trouble throwing back a few of these.

Everything about this beer is moderate. It's moderately tasty, and the flavours are generic and subdued. I have no strong feelings either way on this one, it's a decidedly average beer. I can't see myself going out of the way to pick up more of this, but it's certainly better than their flagship IPA.

Serving type: bottle

06-08-2010 05:10:24 | More by thehyperduck

seinfeldette

Ontario (Canada)

3/5  rDev +4.2%

05-16-2013 20:14:22 | More by seinfeldette

Arsenal0328

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev +21.5%

04-12-2013 03:31:55 | More by Arsenal0328

BKLRIBS

Texas

4/5  rDev +38.9%

04-06-2013 23:24:44 | More by BKLRIBS

sclitch

California

2/5  rDev -30.6%

03-29-2013 04:34:14 | More by sclitch

JokineAugustus

Manitoba (Canada)

2.75/5  rDev -4.5%

03-15-2013 00:36:29 | More by JokineAugustus

Noelito76

New York

2/5  rDev -30.6%

03-02-2013 04:15:28 | More by Noelito76

tbeckett

Ontario (Canada)

2.25/5  rDev -21.9%

02-05-2013 13:33:34 | More by tbeckett

KStark

British Columbia (Canada)

2.75/5  rDev -4.5%

01-21-2013 02:40:22 | More by KStark

Haydn-Juby

Quebec (Canada)

2.8/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Served in a 473ml can into an English pint glass.

Appearance: Light amber color. Decent transparency. Average size head.

Smell: The smell was definitely the worst part of this beer. I can't quiet pin what it is but the IPA also carried this scent or "funk" aswell. Almost cornish maybe?

Taste: Not too bad but fairly watery. A decent session beer and could be easy to drink quiet a few. Slight caramelish taste. Not too hoppy and kind of sweet. Somewhat watery as well.

Mouth feel: Goes down somewhat smooth and not too bad feeling overall.

Overall: Not really a beer to enjoy and savor but more of a swill. I could see it being popular with party goers looking to down a couple beers that are a little better than the regular macro-lagers but honestly not really that much to offer in terms of flavor and taste. Slightly less than average for me but might be the reverse with others.

Serving type: can

12-30-2012 23:06:45 | More by Haydn-Juby

RyGlas

3.75/5  rDev +30.2%

12-25-2012 17:20:02 | More by RyGlas

sbarre

Ontario (Canada)

2.5/5  rDev -13.2%

11-25-2012 00:54:22 | More by sbarre

jak

North Carolina

2.75/5  rDev -4.5%

10-21-2012 22:39:10 | More by jak

robuncorked

2/5  rDev -30.6%

10-18-2012 20:56:53 | More by robuncorked

LeapintoBeer

3/5  rDev +4.2%

09-26-2012 20:54:37 | More by LeapintoBeer

Kremlock

Ontario (Canada)

2.5/5  rDev -13.2%

09-24-2012 21:39:25 | More by Kremlock

mcss

New York

3/5  rDev +4.2%

08-23-2012 20:22:03 | More by mcss

Ralphs66

New York

2.5/5  rDev -13.2%

08-20-2012 19:50:06 | More by Ralphs66

MylesMac

Manitoba (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev +21.5%

08-16-2012 03:18:29 | More by MylesMac

Cris4545

Indiana

3/5  rDev +4.2%

08-11-2012 03:07:25 | More by Cris4545

JamesHenjum

Florida

2.63/5  rDev -8.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

A: This beer looks very nice. A deep see through red with a hint of gold to make it amber-like.

S: Smells very sweet. I was so surprised how sweet it smelt. It's a little caramelly.

T: Still has that sweet caramel to it but not as strong. Hops come in too strong and cover up the nice malts. Still good though.

M: Very carbonated. Watery and light.

O: I tried this in Montreal Canada. It is ok but it has too much bite for my liking. I would only drink if I wanted a canadian ale. Amber ale's should not have more malt than this.

Serving type: can

08-08-2012 01:25:41 | More by JamesHenjum

Cpt_Caveman

2.75/5  rDev -4.5%

07-29-2012 23:24:30 | More by Cpt_Caveman

JumpingSpider

2.5/5  rDev -13.2%

07-12-2012 13:24:50 | More by JumpingSpider

csmartin6

Illinois

2.75/5  rDev -4.5%

07-03-2012 11:52:23 | More by csmartin6

beerhunter13

Ontario (Canada)

3/5  rDev +4.2%

06-28-2012 21:41:25 | More by beerhunter13