African Amber - Mac and Jack's Brewery

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88
good
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178 Ratings

rAvg: 3.92
pDev: 15.05%
Reviews: 100
Hads: 78

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Mac and Jack's Brewery

Washington, United States

Style | ABV
American Amber / Red Ale | ABV ?

Availability: Year-round. on-tap (92), growler (8).

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Reviews by Zraly:

Zraly

Virginia

4.25/5 rDev +8.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

I had the pleasure of enjoying a Mac and Jack's African Amber tonight. Aside from the appearance, I think this is a definate "must-taste" for anyone who visits a NW pub.

Unfortunately, my brew arrived with no head. (There could be a few different reasons for such.) It was sufficiently amber, leaning more towards dark orange hues. The nose is that of simple maltiness.

The flavor is majestic, especially for a malt lover like me. There is such a pleasant, toasty caramel and butterscotch flavor. There are notes of honey and a slight hint of "Hershey's Almond Bar" (!). The overall flavor sticks around long enough in the mouth to give you an appreciation for the balanced finish of the beer. The bitterness/hop factor is just right. Yet, nothing about this beer is never overpowering. The residual sweet taste that lingers is welcomed.

I would definately like to have another.

Serving type: on-tap

12-30-2002 23:38:14 | More by Zraly

More User Reviews:

William85

Texas

4.5/5 rDev +14.8%

05-22-2013 02:45:57 | More by William85

bondjedi

Washington

4.53/5 rDev +15.6%
look: 2.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

This luxurious and chocolatey brew meters out as a "5" on the mouthfeel, one of the few top marks this reviewer has ever handed out. Lots of lacing, all the way to the bottom of the glass. The only thing that keeps this pop away from the Chimay-level is its appearance, which is reminiscent of the Cuyahoga River circa 1978. Bravo to you Mac, bravo to you Jack.

Serving type: on-tap

05-18-2013 01:40:54 | More by bondjedi

Sati

Washington

4.25/5 rDev +8.4%

05-16-2013 16:28:57 | More by Sati

Laklimell

Washington

3.25/5 rDev -17.1%

05-03-2013 18:52:25 | More by Laklimell

zackb

Oregon

4.75/5 rDev +21.2%

04-14-2013 02:40:12 | More by zackb

VinoGuy

Maryland

2.5/5 rDev -36.2%

04-03-2013 03:40:27 | More by VinoGuy

RichH55

Illinois

4.5/5 rDev +14.8%

03-15-2013 15:37:41 | More by RichH55

Braz

Washington

3.75/5 rDev -4.3%

03-13-2013 03:43:41 | More by Braz

Fuzzycuffs

Oregon

3.75/5 rDev -4.3%

03-12-2013 23:54:26 | More by Fuzzycuffs

johnnyboy76

Oregon

4/5 rDev +2%

03-07-2013 02:16:41 | More by johnnyboy76

weerezboy

Washington

4.5/5 rDev +14.8%

03-06-2013 17:48:22 | More by weerezboy

BoFoSho

Washington

3.83/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 4

One can find this brew on tap in many establishments in the Northwest. This African Amber is copper in color with a minimal head. The smell is that of mild hops. By far and away one of the most balanced beers I've enjoyed. Barley and citrus flavors can be picked out, while the hoppy taste diminishes quickly. Mac & Jack's African Ale is not as ferocious as the lion on the tap may seem, but it is certainly one of my favorites.

Serving type: on-tap

03-01-2013 04:36:50 | More by BoFoSho