Scuttlebutt Amber
Scuttlebutt Brewing Company - Restaurant and Pub

Scuttlebutt AmberScuttlebutt Amber
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From:
Scuttlebutt Brewing Company - Restaurant and Pub
 
Washington, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Ale
ABV:
5.1%
Score:
77
Avg:
3.33 | pDev: 15.32%
Reviews:
43
Ratings:
119
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 26, 2019
Added:
Jun 20, 2003
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  15
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Ratings by DoubleJ:
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Reviewed by DoubleJ from Wisconsin

3.02/5  rDev -9.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.5
One more brewery from Washington to make its way to SoCal. 22 ounce bottle, and on to the beer:

It's a show of tiny bubbles inside this orange amber colored beer. Thick lacing of froth stays around on top, soapy lacing around the glass....she's looking pretty. But looks can be deceiving, she smells a little odd. Steely, odd esters, bread crust, oktoberfest-style maltiness all in the nose.

Based on the nose, I thought that there would be a chance that I grimace, but that fate has been avioded. Leaning towards the malt, cookie dough, caramel, esters, and minerals take the show. The mineral aspect is far dominant, which is a visual buzzkill for those who are reading along with this review and were taken on a sweet ride from the first three flavors. The touch of sulfur is also present. Light in the body and nearly watery at times.

Decent overall and somewhat refreshing. I wouldn't go crazy nor be fearful if I were to meet with Scuttlebutt Amber a second time. Still, the chances of a second meeting in my life are slim.
Jun 30, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.41 by chiefz1 from New York

Aug 26, 2019
 
Rated: 5 by Kwright from North Carolina

Jul 06, 2019
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Rated by Newbeergeek1 from Maine

2.77/5  rDev -16.8%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
If I can't say anything good I don't say anything at all.
Nov 25, 2018
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Reviewed by flyingpig from Scotland

3.23/5  rDev -3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
355ml bottle from Wee Beer Shop, Glasgow (£2.50):
This one was quite a strange beer in that it started as very much an amber ale with some sweetness & basic malts coming through alongside a few nutty flavours & biscuit but further on there was a lot of sourness & funk coming through, particularly towards the end which made the beer seem a little unbalanced. It was drinkable throughout but definitely not a classic that I'd rush back to.
Feb 03, 2018
 
Rated: 3.83 by B_B from California

Jan 26, 2018
 
Rated: 3.24 by Dsimenson from California

Jul 22, 2017
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Reviewed by Redscot from New York

2.93/5  rDev -12%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
A - Slightly hazy amber copper. Big fizzle and head outset which dissipates rather quickly, decent lacing but not much lasting power

S - Background malt, stronger yeast and pronounced sour, but overall subdued

T - Sour is the predominant taste - granny smith apple?

M - Nondescript, leaves a film on the tongue

D - Not enough complexity or malt for me to balance out the sour. Maybe good with a fatty cheese or food.
May 09, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by AngusOg from North Carolina

Jan 07, 2017
 
Rated: 3.52 by Boone757 from Virginia

Nov 09, 2016
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Reviewed by gshak from Texas

3.96/5  rDev +18.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A decent amber with well-expressed malt character. The hops were there to add some piney bitterness and balance, but otherwise stayed in the background. Wouldn't mind drinking this one again.
Oct 27, 2016
 
Rated: 4.34 by Vylo from New Jersey

Jul 10, 2016
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Reviewed by pianoguy from Washington

4.06/5  rDev +21.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 oz bottle. No bottling info provided

Pours a very attractive deep amber body that you can almost see though. A white head that dissipated fairly quickly. Minimal lacing

Smell is malt forward. It comes across as a slightly sour applesauce.

In addition to the malt there is a nice little balance of hops that was noticeable in the finish. Very nice !

Crisp feel that bordered on prickly, seems right for the style.

Overall; I was impressed by the deep amber color and the taste. This is a classic American amber ale. Well done!
May 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.47 by Onenote81 from North Carolina

Feb 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.25 by trytoketchup from Colorado

Nov 24, 2015
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Rated by Zebrowan15 from Washington

3.42/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Lighter and a little cloudy. The beer is sweet and malty with sugar and apricot notes.
Nov 01, 2015
 
Rated: 3.92 by evergreen_machine from Washington

Oct 30, 2015
 
Rated: 2.9 by ryanjgamache from Washington

Jun 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by NickThePyro from Washington

May 31, 2015
 
Rated: 3.6 by Metaltildeath from Washington

Apr 30, 2015
Scuttlebutt Amber from Scuttlebutt Brewing Company - Restaurant and Pub
Beer rating: 77 out of 100 with 119 ratings