Amber
Abita Brewing Co.

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From:
Abita Brewing Co.
 
Louisiana, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Lager
Ranked #55
ABV:
4.5%
Score:
79
Ranked #26,715
Avg:
3.46 | pDev: 16.18%
Reviews:
589
Ratings:
1,856
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 08, 2024
Added:
Jul 08, 2001
Wants:
  64
Gots:
  388
Amber is a Munich style lager brewed with crystal malt and Perle hops. It has a smooth, malty, slightly caramel flavor and a rich amber color. Abita Amber was the first beer offered by the brewery and continues to be our leading seller.

17 IBU
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Ratings by jakester:
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Reviewed by jakester from Pennsylvania

3.53/5  rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
I got this as a sampler case from Shangy's. I drank it in a pilsner glass. Date clearly notched on the label. No date on the case.

Pours a slightly hazy amber with a two finger head of off-white foam. The head drops to a coating and a ring, with nice lacing.

Aroma is fruity, with a soft caramel/toffee smell and faint spicy hops. Smells pretty clean, with just a hint of DMS (I am very sensitive to DMS).

Flavor is malty and caramel-y with just the right amount of bittering. Tastes a little thin, but not too bad. A spicy hop flavor is muted, but definitely there. Aftertaste is caramel-y, but a little thin.

Mouthfeel is medium sweetness, with a nice little carbonation zing to crisp it up a bit. Finish is smooth and crisp.

Not a bad example of the style, but I would like a little more. This is what Yuengling Lager would taste like if it was all malt.
Aug 24, 2005
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by Death_Adder from South Carolina

3/5  rDev -13.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Having this beer right after having the Shellring Ale Works Arias Amber Lager, really opened my eyes to the fact that I do not like amber/red lagers. This one did taste better than the Shellring one however.

Style: Amber Lager | Tap/Can/Bottle: Bottle | Abv: 4.5% | Rating: 3
Mar 08, 2024
 
Rated: 3.22 by nwalke16 from Michigan

Feb 26, 2024
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Reviewed by Luscious_Malfoy from Illinois

4.24/5  rDev +22.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
draft pour into pint glass. light amber with a finger of khaki colored foam head. floral and bready on the nose and taste. malt forward but still light and drinkable. almost perfumey on the nose. really tasty. medium-full mouthfeel. this was quite good.
Feb 24, 2024
 
Rated: 3.48 by bschmidt_37 from Illinois

Jan 27, 2024
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Reviewed by ChiefMiz from Florida

3.26/5  rDev -5.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25
Too bitter for an amber, in my estimation. I typically go to an amber lager for more flavor than what Abita is providing, here. This may go better when paired with a New Orleans meal on Bourbon Street, as the bottle emphasizes their Louisiana origins.
Dec 28, 2023
 
Rated: 4.21 by beerrat from Virginia

Dec 23, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by drstalker from Illinois

Nov 05, 2023
 
Rated: 3.39 by DarrellK from Florida

Nov 04, 2023
 
Rated: 2.8 by farmboy21 from Illinois

Oct 10, 2023
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Rated by JiveTurkeyJim from Colorado

2.32/5  rDev -32.9%
look: 2 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.25
My expectations were low, but much better than I expected. Very flavorful compared to most "amber lagers," but still pretty boring.
Aug 21, 2023
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Reviewed by Bitterbill from Wyoming

2.8/5  rDev -19.1%
look: 4 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.75
Bottom of the can says 23094 so...94th day of 2023?

It pours a beautiful clear deep amber with a healthy head of foam, nice lacing.

The smell is grainy malt, fruity, sweet, perhaps, some oxidation going on.

The taste is grainy, oxidation definitely there as in a maltiness that is on the older side. No real bitterness, more sweet and cardboard like flavours.

Good mouthfeel. Too bad that this is old.
Jul 31, 2023
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Rated by StoutElk_92 from Massachusetts

4.49/5  rDev +29.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Toasty, bready, light caramel, toffee, earthy hops. Great amber lager
Jun 23, 2023
 
Rated: 3.99 by BeerInspector from Delaware

Jun 17, 2023
 
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Reviewed by Swamprat53 from South Carolina

3.11/5  rDev -10.1%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
12 ounce bottle poured into a ahaker pint glass. No date found on the bottle. Pours an amber color similar to tea. Nice white head of foam that surprisingly lingers. Slight whiff of grains but no distinguishing aroma . The taste is nothing out of the ordinary. Tastes like a good Louisiana beer should. Very refreshing.
May 19, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by redfox405 from Virginia

Feb 20, 2023
 
Rated: 3.49 by DOCRW from Kentucky

Nov 01, 2022
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Reviewed by Jd333 from South Carolina

2.3/5  rDev -33.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 1.75 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
Visiting my son in rural Southeast Louisiana. Purchased a six pack of 12 oz bottles at local drive thru liquor store. This beer is relatively cheap and available everywhere in Louisiana. Poured into a chilled pint glass it delivers an off white head, lots of lacing, and lovely amber color. Perfectly carbonated. With a terrible head cold I can smell and taste nothing. This is the perfect beer if you are in Louisiana, are on a budget, and have a cold.
Oct 15, 2022
Amber from Abita Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 79 out of 100 with 1856 ratings