Henry Weinhard's Redwood Flats Amber Ale - Blitz-Weinhard Brewing Co.

Jparker37

Wisconsin

3.35/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25

12oz bottle poured into an Imperial pint glass. The date on the bottle reads December 31, 2012 but I believe its a best by date.

A - Small cap of off-white head with some big bubbles falls to a small cap. The beer has great clarity and is a light amber. Small bit of lacing left.

S - Pleasant bouquet of citrus hops is most forward. They also seem to have a melon character as well. Some biscuit malts are there but understated.

T - Malt has a better edge here with some toasty flavors that hold throughout. Hops still play a big role following along with the smell. The hops are citrus-like but somewhat earthy. Has a bit of bitterness to it that starts about midway through. Finishes somewhat dry but with a nice balance of hops and malt after.

M - Medium to medium-light body, moderate carbonation, semi-dry.

O - Unsure what exactly to make of this beer. Had a solid aroma with a focus on hop character. Flavor was right there as well but in both fields seemed to be off-balanced. Could have used more malt emphasis and dimension within. Good drinkability but nothing I would recommend or buy again.

Serving type: bottle

01-16-2013 00:26:42 | More by Jparker37

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +21.4%

05-17-2013 01:31:10 | More by SmellsofMahagony

PGVG

Virginia

2.75/5  rDev -11%

05-16-2013 01:51:11 | More by PGVG

muddyh2oblues

Illinois

3/5  rDev -2.9%

05-12-2013 01:42:50 | More by muddyh2oblues

MikeRice1969

Oregon

4/5  rDev +29.4%

05-07-2013 02:21:34 | More by MikeRice1969

mikehillman

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -11%

05-04-2013 01:21:58 | More by mikehillman

Mortarforker

Texas

4/5  rDev +29.4%

05-01-2013 20:50:42 | More by Mortarforker

PoppyParthenonE

Connecticut

2.25/5  rDev -27.2%

05-01-2013 15:13:25 | More by PoppyParthenonE

GaryFields

Indiana

2.5/5  rDev -19.1%

04-30-2013 23:04:18 | More by GaryFields

SeanDolan

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +21.4%

04-28-2013 03:03:54 | More by SeanDolan

WDJersey

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev +5.2%

04-14-2013 01:27:35 | More by WDJersey

FrozenJoe

Arizona

3.45/5  rDev +11.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A cheap Walmart economy craft style brew.

Appearance:
Decent foamy head. Clings to the glass. Fades quickly. Dark copper color. Light carbonation. Clear. Would've rated it above 4 if not so clear. Definitely filtered and not bottle conditioned. Bummer.

Smell:
Watery, hoppy, biscuit-like aroma.

Taste:
Sweet and bitter. Flavor lingers in the mouth. Tart.

Mouthfeel:
Just right. Good body.

Overall:
Not bad. You get what you pay for. One of my favorite brews at Walmart. Seems somewhat variable from batch to batch.

Serving type: bottle

04-13-2013 05:09:24 | More by FrozenJoe

JHendu

Florida

2.25/5  rDev -27.2%

04-05-2013 23:25:41 | More by JHendu

KajII

North Carolina

2.59/5  rDev -16.2%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

[Suggested Glassware: Shaker Glass]

The pour was a clear light copper orange with an average (1-2 finger) white foamy head that reduced to a thin cap with fair spotty lacing.

The aroma was extremely mild of a light grain malt, grassy hops and an earthy yeast with a light note of caramel and maybe an adjunct.

The taste was lightly malty sweet with a faint hint of caramel at first, becoming mildly bitter and a tad hoppy towards the end. The flavor was short lived with just a light bitterness left behind.

Mouthfeel was light in body with a watery, dry texture and a medium carbonation.

Overall this was an ultra light tasting brew in every aspect. It reminds me of the light beers on the market today, but with just a little more flavor...

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Serving type: bottle

04-03-2013 17:52:45 | More by KajII

Zuidman

Illinois

2.5/5  rDev -19.1%

04-02-2013 03:26:05 | More by Zuidman

Skelton

Georgia

2.75/5  rDev -11%

04-02-2013 00:01:08 | More by Skelton

addison1203

Mississippi

3.5/5  rDev +13.3%

04-01-2013 18:41:09 | More by addison1203

bscalt

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev +13.3%

03-31-2013 18:50:05 | More by bscalt

Gagnonsux

Texas

3/5  rDev -2.9%

03-30-2013 22:03:46 | More by Gagnonsux

bushwack

Alabama

4/5  rDev +29.4%

03-30-2013 20:46:11 | More by bushwack

atomicbeer

New Mexico

2.45/5  rDev -20.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.25

Pours a clear copper color with a thin taupe head. Aromas of sticky bun, malty molasses, and resinous pine forest floor. Quite sweet with a sour wet leaf, woody/pine bark twang. Too drying and overly fizzy for the style. Bought a 6 six and only drank 3. Gave the other 3 away. Not very good.

Serving type: bottle

03-24-2013 20:23:46 | More by atomicbeer

grahamboudreaux

Tennessee

3.5/5  rDev +13.3%

03-23-2013 23:29:54 | More by grahamboudreaux

orcsinspace

Virginia

3.38/5  rDev +9.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Never had this beer before, and I had low expectations. However, I was surprised by this beer. I poured two long necks into a 24 ounce mug, and noticed that there was a decent head. This head quickly went away, but there was more of one than expected. There was a little lacing, which I also was not expecting. The color is a decent amber with a little body to it, and the smell is subtle with hints of hops.

The taste is a nice balance of a generic ale taste, and cascade hops. The taste is a little mellow for an amber ale, and it is very, very drinkable. My friend said he noticed some caramel, but I thought it was a little bitter and malty instead of sweet.

This is a good beer, and it is cheap. It also holds up to many similar amber ale microbrews, but is easy on your wallet.

Serving type: bottle

03-20-2013 23:14:01 | More by orcsinspace

TDintino

Virginia

3/5  rDev -2.9%

03-20-2013 22:15:22 | More by TDintino

DrunkinYogi

Connecticut

3/5  rDev -2.9%

03-19-2013 22:37:00 | More by DrunkinYogi