Bitter American - 21st Amendment Brewery

micromaniac129

Pennsylvania

4.58/5  rDev +18%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

A super tall head right out of the can and a nice clear amber color. very little in way of carbonation. Aroma is fantastic with a bold citrus bouquet. Malts are secondary. Its all about the hops here. Super hop flavor while not being overly bitter. Good malts tone down the bitterness just a bit. Smooth and clean with good body. It's amazing that there is as much flavor here as one might expect from an IPA or DIPA. Easy drinker.

Serving type: can

02-05-2012 18:08:31 | More by micromaniac129

BColton1

Rhode Island

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-19-2013 12:07:41 | More by BColton1

dertyd

California

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-18-2013 20:57:16 | More by dertyd

Fatehunter

Oregon

3.83/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured a finger of head on a clear straw colored body.
The smell is amazing: rich caramel malt with a wonderful blend of citrus.
The taste has a moderate bitterness throughout with a backbone of malt, but the sweet never shows through.
The texture is softer with moderate carbonation.
Its aroma blew me away, the taste was a backup player but it's still a tasty drink with a low ABV.

Serving type: can

05-11-2013 05:14:38 | More by Fatehunter

bconsidine

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-10-2013 18:32:32 | More by bconsidine

JHendu

Florida

2.25/5  rDev -42%

05-10-2013 15:27:08 | More by JHendu

pearljam118

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

05-09-2013 01:11:02 | More by pearljam118

tommyguz

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

05-07-2013 13:19:31 | More by tommyguz

waddellc2

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +16%

05-07-2013 01:49:02 | More by waddellc2

jreindl

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +16%

05-06-2013 15:20:29 | More by jreindl

troegaarden

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-05-2013 18:11:04 | More by troegaarden

ZEB89

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-04-2013 21:06:35 | More by ZEB89

Chaney

District of Columbia

4.06/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Canned 2/11/13

Served in a DC Brau tulip.

A: Poured a very dense, foggy, bright orange color with about a 1/2 finger or so head that looked like diluted Alka-Seltzer.

S: Nice, fresh fruit bill here: Tropical orange, orange peel, a hint of mango, and ever the slightest bit of pine.

T: Pretty full flavor for a session beer. Inside the fruit component, there was sort of a grainy, crushed Flintstone vitamins.

M: Nice hop bitter slap at the end, mild splotchy lacing, and highly drinkable disposition.

O: I could drink these all day. Cheers!

Serving type: can

05-02-2013 22:57:32 | More by Chaney

oglmcdgl

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-02-2013 15:54:35 | More by oglmcdgl

pperez38

California

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

05-02-2013 09:49:39 | More by pperez38

TheElusiveAlexT

Minnesota

4.23/5  rDev +9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75

Appearance: Poured this into an old Vikings pilsner glass, mistake, terrible pour. A mostly yellow color with a warm orange/honey. The head was thick and thins out nicely staying with the beer until the end. Lots of patches of lacing. Perfectly balanced carbonation.
Smell: Familiar beer smell for an extra pale ale. Extra lemon/orange citrus and grapefruit. Sweet malts and flowery hops. Nice.
Taste: A smooth citruse flavor, the hops have a nice kicks but nothing too strong, more of a bitter finish on your palate. Malty but not too sweet, more so grapefruit but not overpowering like in the Leviathan I reviewed years ago. It suffers "tinny can" after you finish the thing.
Mouthfeel: Wonderful, light and crisp balance without the sting of carbonation. A model to its peers.
Likability: Very easy to drink for most. The aftertaste may drive off someone so its not perfect.

Serving type: can

04-30-2013 21:10:53 | More by TheElusiveAlexT

troy138

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

04-29-2013 00:21:13 | More by troy138

Metalaero

New York

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

04-26-2013 03:32:49 | More by Metalaero

ckollias

Maryland

3.89/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Enjoyed this 12oz bottle out of a Belgian tulip glass.

A: Pours a copper hue with thin white head that slowly dissipates into a wispy lace leaving a decent trail down the glass.

S: Hoppy aroma with malty edge.

T: Equal mix of bitter hops and sweet malts. Finishes on the dry side of hoppy.

M: Medium body and medium carbonation.

O: Really good APA. Great mix of the hops and malt.

Serving type: bottle

04-24-2013 02:58:57 | More by ckollias

Phonebook

Georgia

4/5  rDev +3.1%

04-24-2013 00:41:53 | More by Phonebook

JoeBlevins

Georgia

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

04-14-2013 17:07:15 | More by JoeBlevins

Evan

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

04-14-2013 16:50:47 | More by Evan

irish01980

South Carolina

4/5  rDev +3.1%

04-14-2013 11:52:36 | More by irish01980

hinemk76

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.1%

04-13-2013 17:33:37 | More by hinemk76

Srabe

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

04-12-2013 22:20:31 | More by Srabe