[1] Review by JohnC from Mission Viejo, CA, USA who has tried this beer once. (10/15/2006 12:12:21 AM)
"I had this on tap at Ballast Point's 10th Anniversary party. This is a nicely done, well balanced, brew. Nice tones of both hops and malt are in the flavor profile, but neither dominates. "
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.7)
Sampled: Forced Draught
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[2] Review by beerguy101 from Newark, CA, USA who has tried this beer once. (12/8/2005 10:06:24 PM)
"Tasted on tap at the 2005 Pizza Port Strong Ale Fest. Orange gold colored “amber ale”. Medium sized head. Aroma is malty and fruity. A medium bodied ‘barley wine style ‘amber ale.’ This version was listed as being 8.5%. Malts are fruity and sweet. Lots of orange peel and citrus. Lots of floral and citrusy hops. Is this really an amber ale? Lots of hop bitterness balanced with a lots of malt sweetness. Stick to the back of the tongue bitterness. Nice beer. Mouthfeel is full and round. Finish is clean and smooth. Aftertaste is bitter. "
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.7)
Sampled: Forced Draught
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[3] Review by EyeChartBrew from CA, Liechtenstein who has tried this beer a couple times. (7/3/2005 5:06:02 PM)
"Along with the ever-stealthy Crystal Pier (now known as Dorado IPA), this hybrid Amber/IPA always seems a bit "below the radar". Neither draught-only offering is even mentioned on the official website, it seems. In fact, the only official confirmation of this beer's existince (besides seeing on draught, that is!) was when I noticed a guy had a Tongue Buckler t-shirt at the latest San Diego Real Ale `Fest. Regardless..., I think something this good really should get more exposure!
This is something of a "thinking (er, brewing?) out of the box"-type beer (a trait that makes many San Diego brewery's so damn distinctive, IMHO). Is it a big-ass Amber Ale? Or an Imperial Amber? Or just a bigger-than-average American Pale Ale with extra Crystal malt and Centennial hops tossed in? No matter. However you classify this, it's damn tasty.
Nice big malt, slightly sweet, but not cloying (thank god!). And an even more assertive amount of hops (Centennial, me'thinks), that makes this edge toward the much-beloved IPA realm of things.
See this once and a while on draught at San Diego Brewing Company and The Liar's Club, but it's one of two beers from Ballast Point that I wish were available in bottle, too (the aforementioned Crystal Pier, that is). But until that time, I will always relish the day when I see this being offered, since I know I'm in for a treat..., that's for sure.
//TB
"
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.1)
Sampled: Forced Draught
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[4] Review by Vac from San Diego, California, USA who has tried this beer once. (1/23/2005 1:11:17 PM)
"This brew pours with a deep amber-red body topped by a medium thick head with a good amount of lacing. The aroma and flavor remind me of lemon iced tea, Arizona Lemon iced tea to be exact. The finish does have a little piney bitterness in it. Meidum to full bodied, slightly warming and smooth."
Aroma:
4/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
5/10
Overall:
5/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(2.7)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
[5] Review by Eyedrinkale from Brooklyn, NY, USA who has tried this beer (1/5/2005 2:37:03 PM)
"Poured nice amber color. Nose of fruit, flowers and HOPS. Totally jacked up on hops. Loved it."
Aroma:
5/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.2)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
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