Ornery Amber
Tommyknocker Brewery

Ornery AmberOrnery Amber
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From:
Tommyknocker Brewery
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Lager
ABV:
5.4%
Score:
73
Avg:
3.15 | pDev: 14.92%
Reviews:
170
Ratings:
230
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 27, 2021
Added:
Dec 16, 2001
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  1
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Ratings by Brenden:
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Reviewed by Brenden from Ohio

3.28/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
This one is a light copper, just past amber, with a touch of haze to it. A strong white crown just over one finger tall rests dense and fluffy on top, retaining its form well and leaving good lacing on the glass.
Aroma is a mix of malts and hops, not complex but sturdy and safe. Breads and yeast pull through underneath.
The flavor is odd, certainly an amber base but a touch metallic and, with a bit too much carbonation, a little like an orange soda due to strong citrus character. Swirling it around in my mouth brings out more of the malt character, a touch of caramel and breads, and hops are light but present. It does turn a little sour in the finish.
The mouthfeel is too thin, a light body that should be medium forming the base with too much carbonation, making it spritzy. Not heinously thin or light-bodied, but not better than average.
Apr 18, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.04 by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota

Nov 27, 2021
 
Rated: 3 by imperialking from Illinois

Apr 24, 2020
 
Rated: 2.98 by Jodio from Texas

Jul 25, 2016
 
Rated: 3.38 by Squire from Mississippi

Jun 29, 2016
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

3.08/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Orange and brown appearance. Bready malt, mild hop impingement.

Taste was standard stuff, amber levels of roasting of the malt, mid 30-40 ibu territory. Easy to drink, leans more smooth than bitter.
Dec 20, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by jpuetz from South Dakota

Aug 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by harpus from Alabama

May 29, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by DaveMiller from Minnesota

Apr 01, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by Hellpop65 from Kansas

Dec 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by a77cj7 from South Dakota

Nov 24, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by JAHMUR from Connecticut

Oct 20, 2014
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Reviewed by dcscientist from Colorado

3.73/5  rDev +18.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
I actually like this beer a lot, but apparently I'm in the minority, as I don't see it around much any more. Oh well. Update: looks like Mountain City Amber is the replacement for this one.
Sep 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by jaredtp from Tennessee

Sep 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by zestar from California

Aug 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by afsdan from Colorado

Jul 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by kbrandr from Arizona

Jul 19, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by hozersr from Pennsylvania

Jun 04, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Durandal_777 from Pennsylvania

Apr 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by jaydoc from Kansas

Jan 28, 2014
Ornery Amber from Tommyknocker Brewery
Beer rating: 73 out of 100 with 230 ratings