Buttface Amber Ale
Ram Restaurant & Brewery

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From:
Ram Restaurant & Brewery
 
Idaho, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Ale
Ranked #300
ABV:
5.8%
Score:
83
Ranked #24,408
Avg:
3.45 | pDev: 12.17%
Reviews:
7
Ratings:
12
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 31, 2022
Added:
Feb 11, 2006
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Our medal-winning American-style amber ale features malty caramel flavors and a smooth, slightly sweet finish.
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Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado

3.73/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
another ram beer that you see at most of the locations i think, somehow never had this one until now. its really basic, but also of quality, maybe not the most compelling take on the style, seems dated and sort of from the last wave to me, but it drinks easy, seems right on for fall weather, and isnt as sweet as some, although it still has that long malty finish, i enjoyed my pint here. pretty deep brick red shade to this, a little step up from the average i reckon, average inch of cream colored head on it, thick and lasting, looks good. the nose is nutty, autumnal, caramelized and concentrated, with subtle roasted almond, dry cocoa, and tobacco notes to it, definitely a little deeper and with more dimension than is common in the style. the ferment smells clean, and the hops are quite minimal. the flavor has just a trace metallic thing to it, which comes out a little more at temperature, brassy or copper-like. brown sugar and maple richness in the center, hints of raisin and toasted chestnut too, even a rum note even though no alcohol shows itself, sweetness and light woodiness somehow. smooth in body but could use a little more carbonation to keep it drinking, it stagnates just slightly, or without it, it could be a bit drier than it is, it sits on the teeth just a little long, but i cant be too critical. this has a little more going on than many of its peers and hits the mark for me. old reliable in here.
Oct 31, 2022
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

2.74/5  rDev -20.6%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
Draft at Boise brewery. Pretty bland. Light, clear amber with weak head. Faint aroma and taste, generic maltiness. Not much of a finish. Just all around weak.
Dec 29, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by JoelClark from Idaho

Aug 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by tastymug from Washington

May 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by HOGFVR from Idaho

Nov 08, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Juno_Malone from Idaho

Apr 15, 2013
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Reviewed by isualum12 from Idaho

3.58/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Nice beer I had at alefort in Boise Idaho
aroma- caramel with toast
appearance- Red or 'amber' in color.
taste- classic amber beer. Little salt on this beer.
palate- smooth with a little co2.
overall I have liked this beer for sometime. I have been grabbing growlers for years at the two locations here in town. Thanks for contributing to boise's beer
Apr 01, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by KevdoggNasty from California

Mar 31, 2012
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Reviewed by Scotchboy from Idaho

3.83/5  rDev +11%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
From notes, sampled 9/8/2011.

On Tap, The Ram downtown Boise. Served in a frosty mug.

A: Very dark, clear amber with hints of ruby, brown and golden orange. Good head lacing from an off-white, frothy head.

S: Muted (from the cold). Little whiffs of malty caramel, with just the faintest bits of bittering hops.

T: Taste follows the nose, toasty malts and nuttiness, bits of sweet caramel & toffee, and just the faintest kiss of hops. There is some woodiness in the taste as well.

MF: Lighter mouthfeel, wet-feeling, with very little hop dryness.

O: One of my favorite non-hoppy ambers, this beer has good toasty caramel/toffee malt characters without being overwhelming.
Sep 09, 2011
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Reviewed by Redrover from Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
At the Boise Ram, served in an oversized shaker, the beer is a dark amber with an off-white head.

The nose is of caramel, lightly toasted grains and a hint of coffee.

The taste tracks the smell. It is sweet with lots of malts. There is a whirl of citrus in the back and the first few sips of the beer finish with something that reminds me of percolator coffee (you know the stuff, served at school functions and church basements everywhere). Then it disappears and I wonder was it really ever there? I'm not sure its supposed to be there, but I kind of like it.

The mouth is workman like. I had no problem drinking this beer coffee surprise and all.
Feb 20, 2009
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Reviewed by snaotheus from Washington

4.2/5  rDev +21.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 5
I enjoy this amber.

Looks like a dark bourbon color. Lightly carbonated, thin persistent head. Little and quickly fading lacing.

Smells woody (not piney, but foresty), taste is the same with some earthy, moist caramel notes.

Feels thin but sticky. Remarkably drinkable. I don't know how strong this beer is, but it's good to drink.

Got it at the Ram Restaurant and Brewery in Kent, WA. A growler is $5 on Saturday.
Feb 02, 2009
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Reviewed by Spikester from Oregon

3.86/5  rDev +11.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
From The Ram in Salem, Oregon. Pours amber with a one-inch cream color head and good amount of lacings. Aroma caramel, some minor floral hops. Taste is caramel with some mildly bitter hops. A bit of leather in the hop profile also.
Mouthfeel is very good for the style. Drinkability is very good. Would be a good introduction to craft beers.
Nov 24, 2008
Buttface Amber Ale from Ram Restaurant & Brewery
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 12 ratings