Saranac Amber Ale
Matt Brewing Company / Saranac Brewery

Saranac Amber AleSaranac Amber Ale
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From:
Matt Brewing Company / Saranac Brewery
 
New York, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Ale
ABV:
5.6%
Score:
78
Avg:
3.37 | pDev: 13.65%
Reviews:
24
Ratings:
76
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 17, 2016
Added:
Jan 23, 2010
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  4
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Ratings by bassistbynature:
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Reviewed by bassistbynature from New York

3.81/5  rDev +13.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4
I had this on tap at a restaurant in utica, ny. It was served in a saranac pint glass

a: two finger head that dissipated to one fairly quickly. the one stuck around however, and left nice lacing on the glass. nice amber color, reds trying to peek through, not as dark as a brown and not as red as a... red. so amber.

s: the smell took me off-guard. notes of brown bread, fruit. Hard to describe but it smelled... sweet. Floral i guess?

t: Taste was predominantly toasted malt, hints of breadiness, maybe a slight fruity note. Initially pretty sweet, but mellowed out as it went down. To me, it tasted an awful lot like it was trying to be a brown ale, but not doing so well at it. Finish was a little more hoppy than initially but not a whole lot of hops going on.

m: fan-tastic. Smooth, a little thick, not too much carbonation but enough to make it enjoyable. I'm not sure why but it was special to me. mouthfeel is by far the highlight of this beer, to me at least.

d: idv'e had another couple of 'em, but i was driving. definitely drinkable. not my favorite but if it was available, i would take it over a macro any day.

notes: My pint cost me $1.75. It went well with my happy hour pierogies.... I'll drink this again, it had something special... not great, but special. My first drink at a bar! though definitely not my first drink :-)
Mar 19, 2010
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by NastyNorseman from New York

3.48/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Amber colored ale work minimal head and lacing. Smells of caramel and toast. Tastes similar wil honey shining through. Balance is fair. Finishes bitter and a bit flat. Carbonation is a bit off. Good brew overall but not outstanding.
Oct 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.31 by Squire from Mississippi

May 25, 2016
 
Rated: 2.75 by twillingthenoz from New York

May 06, 2016
 
Rated: 2.96 by dcbeers from District of Columbia

Nov 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by chicagoish from Pennsylvania

Sep 20, 2015
 
Rated: 2.93 by Phigg1102 from New York

Jan 29, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by Mikus from Pennsylvania

Dec 06, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by Doomcifer from Rhode Island

Aug 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Sellen from Connecticut

Jul 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by mmmbeerNY from New York

Jun 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Durandal_777 from Pennsylvania

May 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by AMCimpi from New York

Apr 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by ramrod666 from Pennsylvania

Mar 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by motothrillz from New Jersey

Feb 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by swgwilt from Tennessee

Feb 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by buzzy from Pennsylvania

Jan 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by MichaelStoutBeard from New York

Jan 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by digitalflood from New York

Nov 12, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by chrishiker1409 from New York

Oct 24, 2013
Saranac Amber Ale from Matt Brewing Company / Saranac Brewery
Beer rating: 78 out of 100 with 76 ratings