American Ale
Thimble Island Brewing Company

American AleAmerican Ale
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From:
Thimble Island Brewing Company
 
Connecticut, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Ale
Ranked #194
ABV:
5%
Score:
83
Ranked #23,601
Avg:
3.67 | pDev: 18.53%
Reviews:
19
Ratings:
116
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 02, 2023
Added:
Jun 07, 2013
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  31
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Ratings by ctisi:
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Rated by ctisi from New York

5/5  rDev +36.2%

Nov 13, 2013
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Rated: 4.25 by BethelBob from Connecticut

Jul 02, 2023
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Rated by nhctborn from Connecticut

5/5  rDev +36.2%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Best new to me beer I’ve had in ages. And it’s nice to take a break from IPAs. This one has everything you need. Except more in my fridge.
Jul 04, 2020
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Reviewed by JoKo from Connecticut

4.13/5  rDev +12.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Tried this fresh from the brewery. Pours a highly carbonated, copper color with 2 inch soapy off-white head with moderate amount of lacing. Faint malty nose, not much going on here. Some piney hops up front with a bready malt character on the back of the palate. Very balanced and smooth enjoyable ale, reminds me of a German Octoberfest/marzen style beer even though they were going for a American Amber style.
Aug 20, 2019
 
Rated: 4.04 by Hefsbeercaps from Ohio

Jul 14, 2019
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Reviewed by ravisingh from Connecticut

3.52/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Tried this at The White Dog Cafe in Portland, CT. Came in a pint glass with about an inch and a quarter of head leaving behind substantial and soapy lacing. The color was copper and it was opaque for the most part. Subtle aroma slightly bready. The taste was diluted and slightly metallic. But overall a good ale.
Jun 23, 2019
 
Rated: 3.03 by SavageAdventure from Connecticut

Apr 11, 2019
 
Rated: 3.98 by LennyDercolo from Massachusetts

Dec 22, 2018
 
Rated: 3.74 by Tbone2131 from Connecticut

Dec 02, 2018
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Reviewed by Daru from Massachusetts

3.82/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
Poured bit cloudy in glass, with dark Amber color. Minimal 1 mm head which dissipated quickly. Starts thick caramel hoppy. Leaves slightly bitter after taste like of tobacco.
Nov 24, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by grahuba from Connecticut

Sep 26, 2018
 
Rated: 3.71 by 322wingedfoot from Pennsylvania

May 19, 2018
 
Rated: 3.54 by h4ger from Connecticut

Jan 16, 2018
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Reviewed by CTHomer from Connecticut

3.47/5  rDev -5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
A: crystal clear; amber colored; 1 finger off white head that receded to a thick collar; thick lacing;

S: caramel malt with some hops in the background;

T: caramel malt from start to finish; mild bitterness builds from mid-palate to the finish;

M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation;

O: I like the touch of bitterness at the end;
Jan 15, 2018
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Rated by DaaWizz from Connecticut

4.4/5  rDev +19.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
This is my go to CT Ale when I'm not in a Hoppy mood! Clean , tasty, and refreshing.
Dec 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.88 by KevinB from New York

Nov 23, 2017
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Rated by Cmarkuli2 from New Jersey

3.36/5  rDev -8.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Not a memorable ale for me. Clean amber color, caramel-like smell. Slightly malty flavor with an unfortunate bitterness I wasn't expecting.
Sep 05, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by Kurzman from Rhode Island

Jun 30, 2017
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Reviewed by Davepoolesque from Massachusetts

3.02/5  rDev -17.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Amber in color. Fairly clear in appearance. Caramel malt profile. Some bitterness. A bit earthy. Kind of tastes like a worse Sam Lager. I guess if you're looking for a less flavorful beer, you could do worse.
May 16, 2017
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Reviewed by jhavs from New York

3.63/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Bottle poured into fluted snifter.

Copper color, clear, thin white foam head.

Caramel and toffee aroma, slight perceivable citrus zest.

Malty flavor, sweet, caramel, toffee, toasted malts, bit of hop bitterness balances sweetness a bit,

Moderate carbonation and medium body.

Not a bad beer, I think the low reviews are looking for a pale ale, this isn't listed as a pale ale. If you're a malt fan or fan of British ales, this may be up your alley.
Dec 24, 2016
American Ale from Thimble Island Brewing Company
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 116 ratings