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Pomona Queen
Last Name Brewing
- From:
- Last Name Brewing
- California, United States
- Style:
- American Amber / Red Lager
Ranked #71 - ABV:
- 4.9%
- Score:
- 76
Ranked #27,289 - Avg:
- 3.25 | pDev: 20.31%
- Reviews:
- 19
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jan 24, 2024
- Added:
- Jul 19, 2008
- Wants:
- 2
- Gots:
- 15
Amber Lager
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Ratings by MiScusi:
Reviewed by MiScusi from California
2.84/5 rDev -12.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
2.84/5 rDev -12.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
On tap at Pacific Wine Cellar in Upland, CA.
A- pours a pretty clear light golden color. Not much head from the pour, though some can be regenerated.
S- Smells somewhat reminiscent of the macro lagers with a bit of adjuncty type sweetness.
T- Not sure if their base was pilsner malt or if they used a lot of corn in this or what but it comes off very lagerish with a fairly generous amount of crystal malt giving it a good backing of sweetness as well.
M- light and fizzy. A little less in body than anchor steam to compare to the same style, but not horrible.
D- Would have enjoyed just a touch more hops in this, didn't find them anywhere. Kinda felt unbalanced towards adjuncts like a macro lager or something with caramel malt added.
Jan 22, 2009A- pours a pretty clear light golden color. Not much head from the pour, though some can be regenerated.
S- Smells somewhat reminiscent of the macro lagers with a bit of adjuncty type sweetness.
T- Not sure if their base was pilsner malt or if they used a lot of corn in this or what but it comes off very lagerish with a fairly generous amount of crystal malt giving it a good backing of sweetness as well.
M- light and fizzy. A little less in body than anchor steam to compare to the same style, but not horrible.
D- Would have enjoyed just a touch more hops in this, didn't find them anywhere. Kinda felt unbalanced towards adjuncts like a macro lager or something with caramel malt added.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by 2beerdogs from California
3.02/5 rDev -7.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.75
3.02/5 rDev -7.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.75
I’m really conflicted. This is a beautiful beer. But a beautiful amber or red.
Smell is caramel notes. Light, drying bittering hops.
Nose and flavor really walks the line of an American amber.
Overall, a decent drink. But not to style.
Jan 24, 2024Smell is caramel notes. Light, drying bittering hops.
Nose and flavor really walks the line of an American amber.
Overall, a decent drink. But not to style.
Reviewed by Effinwill from California
4.71/5 rDev +44.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
4.71/5 rDev +44.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
I've had this on tap in local restaurants a few times without knowing anything about it. I had thought it was an amber ale and not a California Common. It is very soft, pleasant and quaffable. It is not an IPA or barrel aged stout. It has beautiful, subtle notes of malt and yeast esters woven together with hints of toffee and toast. I like it very much, but agree that it is too pricey given the lack of expensive hops, fermentables, barrel aging, etc....
Jul 05, 2017Reviewed by the_awesometeer from California
3.91/5 rDev +20.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.91/5 rDev +20.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
The beer is golden with good carbonation and a head that dissipated rather quickly. A strong grainy smell maybe a hint of apricot, and some hints of hops. Over all very malty aromas and sweet. The beer taste is simple. Starts off sweet and bready and ends with a slight bit of bitterness. Very simple and nothing really stands out. The beer is thin but not watery, a little drying but I feel like I am grasping at straws to make something out of a very average simple beer. Fits with the style though.
Apr 07, 2017Rated by Jnila93 from California
3.99/5 rDev +22.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.99/5 rDev +22.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Overall good flavor with smooth feel.
Apr 25, 2015Reviewed by 31Sam13 from New Hampshire
3.75/5 rDev +15.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev +15.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
This is a bitter, dry beer that has nothing in common with other beers of the style. Get the pun. It is drinkable but not great and is kind of expensive.
Mar 15, 2015Rated by tallcansintheair
4.25/5 rDev +30.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev +30.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
had it on tap locally. great beer.
Jan 11, 2015
Pomona Queen from Last Name Brewing
Beer rating:
76 out of
100 with
62 ratings
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