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American Amber
Straub Brewery
- From:
- Straub Brewery
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Style:
- American Amber / Red Lager
Ranked #67 - ABV:
- 4.1%
- Score:
- 77
Ranked #27,119 - Avg:
- 3.35 | pDev: 15.52%
- Reviews:
- 75
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Oct 20, 2023
- Added:
- Oct 28, 2007
- Wants:
- 6
- Gots:
- 35
Formerly Peter Straub's Special Dark
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Ratings by misternebbie:
Rated by misternebbie from Pennsylvania
3.77/5 rDev +12.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 2 | overall: 3.25
Jan 29, 2015
3.77/5 rDev +12.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 2 | overall: 3.25
Jan 29, 2015
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho
3.5/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
12oz bottle from brewery. Deep, clear amber pour, minimal head. Toasty caramel malts in the aroma and taste. FReally full feel, well rounded. Solid amber.
Oct 20, 2023Reviewed by Aichelberger from Maryland
4.17/5 rDev +24.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.17/5 rDev +24.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
I wrote a very nice, lengthy review commenting on how I'd "found" this beer again after a number of years. But when I pressed "submit," the web page reloaded. Go figure. I'll try to summarize what I wrote: All malt (nose and taste), so fairly one-dimensional in that regard; but also very drinkable. No off- flavors and a great 4.1% ABV so you can put back a few. I'll definitely pick this up again. I bought the 24 pack "suitcase" of cans two days ago. I'm already six cans into it. ;)
Aug 22, 2022Reviewed by dacrza1 from New Jersey
3.15/5 rDev -6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
3.15/5 rDev -6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
DATE: September 19, 2020... OCCASION: would have loved to take part in the online Oktoberfest tasting, but a good, busy day leads to me settling for a beer I have meant to rate for more than a decade... GLASSWARE: Man Skirt willibecker... pours a dark amber, chestnut body that demonstrates a steady stream of upward-moving bubbles.... its head is off-white, creamy, and staunchly quarter-fingered... toffee, sweet cracker malts, some caramel, a bit of metallic ping, and a basement nuttiness that seems to define the traditional Pennsylvania lager... in some ways, this smells like home, my early drinking days and candy all at once... its first sip is thin, slightly oily, smooth, and short on its finish... simple in its consistency, at 4.1% ABV, equally easy on the senses... nutty, with toffee, light caramel, some metallic elements, and a bready finish... in a way, this is a nice, slightly more flavorful version of the usual adjunct lager...
Sep 20, 2020Reviewed by BeastOfTheNortheast from Pennsylvania
3.25/5 rDev -3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
3.25/5 rDev -3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
L - Caramel in color with a white head and little to no lacing
S - Grains
T - Grains
F - Medium bodied with moderate carbonation
O - Not a bad brew. Probably won’t buy again though.
Aug 10, 2020S - Grains
T - Grains
F - Medium bodied with moderate carbonation
O - Not a bad brew. Probably won’t buy again though.
Reviewed by Wattie83 from Pennsylvania
3.93/5 rDev +17.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.93/5 rDev +17.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours clear amber with white head that falls off to a collar. Some lacing left on the side of the glass. Aroma is non descript malts and grain, but it's not overpowering. It's pretty easy and clean overall. Taste is rich, nutty, roasty malt. Some herbal, earthy hops in there too. Sweet in the beginning, a nice bitterness in the end that balances everything out. Feel is smooth, light to medium body. Good carbonation to keep it lively in the mouth. Overall a nice, easy beer from Straub. I'm a fan!
Jun 27, 2020Reviewed by jadpsu from Georgia
3.74/5 rDev +11.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.74/5 rDev +11.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
In State College.
LOOK: Pours a very light and clear amber in color with a beige to tan robust head that has average to good retention and
does leave some decent side glass lace.
AROMA: Definitely pick up some caramel as well as roasted and bread malts.
TASTE: Caramel is sweet and the malts are quite roasty.
Some bitter hops in the drying after taste.
Feb 17, 2020LOOK: Pours a very light and clear amber in color with a beige to tan robust head that has average to good retention and
does leave some decent side glass lace.
AROMA: Definitely pick up some caramel as well as roasted and bread malts.
TASTE: Caramel is sweet and the malts are quite roasty.
Some bitter hops in the drying after taste.
Reviewed by Caveworm from Ohio
3.58/5 rDev +6.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.25
3.58/5 rDev +6.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.25
American Amber Ale by Straub Brewery, a gift from @nicholas2121. Poured from the bottle into a pint glass, this has a two finger thick off-white head, spotty lacing, and a profoundly amber body.
Smells like rich grains and hearty,caramelized malts.
I taste pretty much what's described in the aroma with a touch of that caramelized malt sweetness.
Medium mouthfeel with mild carbonation.
Amber Ale by Straub Brewery gets an overall 4.25 from yours truly.
Jan 16, 2020Smells like rich grains and hearty,caramelized malts.
I taste pretty much what's described in the aroma with a touch of that caramelized malt sweetness.
Medium mouthfeel with mild carbonation.
Amber Ale by Straub Brewery gets an overall 4.25 from yours truly.
Reviewed by nicholas2121 from Ohio
4/5 rDev +19.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +19.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
American Amber brewed by Straub Brewery with an ABV of 4.10% this American Amber/Red lager pours out of a 12oz glass bottle into a pint beer glass. The color is a nice deep amber color with a thick white head. There is also a nice amount of lacing to this brew, it sticks to the side of the glass well. The smell is Rich with sweetness, mixed with grains and malts. You also pick up a small amount of hops bitterness at the end. So far American Amber is a nice inviting brew. Now for the taste, it is Bold with mirror roasted goodness mixed with grains and malts. A well balance brew he , goes down nice an easy not high in ABV just a smooth easy drinking brew. The body of American Amber is a solid medium. There is nothing overpowering about this brew, it has a super nice balance to it. This brew would go nice with any occasion, lunch or a light dinner. The mouth feel is Bold, Clean, Crisp, Smooth, and Refreshing. Overall I think I am going to give American Amber a solid 4 out of 5. I would definitely look this brew up again givin the opportunity too. Straub Brewery, did a real nice job with this amber ale.
Oct 02, 2019Rated by CaseyFellinger from Pennsylvania
3.45/5 rDev +3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
3.45/5 rDev +3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Great for the price.
Oct 19, 2018Reviewed by smcolw from Massachusetts
3.44/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.44/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Dirty copper color.Like their other beers, it's crystal clear. Moderate lacing from the smaller head.
Cloyingly sweet with strong milk overtones. Light bittering hop.
Fairly pedestrian. Nothing is wrong but the flavor is bland. It's drier than the smell indicates. Good body with a neutral carbonation level. Short aftertaste from the bread-like finish.
Oct 06, 2018Cloyingly sweet with strong milk overtones. Light bittering hop.
Fairly pedestrian. Nothing is wrong but the flavor is bland. It's drier than the smell indicates. Good body with a neutral carbonation level. Short aftertaste from the bread-like finish.
Rated by DonBowman from Pennsylvania
3.24/5 rDev -3.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.24/5 rDev -3.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Looks a ruby red, almost no head or lace. Malty beer with corn and caramel tastes. Almost too sweet but likable.
Mar 28, 2018Reviewed by MikeWard from Pennsylvania
2.67/5 rDev -20.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
2.67/5 rDev -20.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
12oz bottle, part of a mix a six from giant eagle in altoona. bottled 9/19/17, so under 2 months old.
clear amber red body, decent off white head, okay lacing
aroma is simply of sweet caramel malt
ugh. the taste does not appeal to this palate one bit. the sweet sticky caramel malts are overpowering. could not finish this.
mouth is a bit above thin, finish is nauseating
tried to be objective, but this was one of the more unpleasant beers I've ever had.
Nov 12, 2017clear amber red body, decent off white head, okay lacing
aroma is simply of sweet caramel malt
ugh. the taste does not appeal to this palate one bit. the sweet sticky caramel malts are overpowering. could not finish this.
mouth is a bit above thin, finish is nauseating
tried to be objective, but this was one of the more unpleasant beers I've ever had.
Reviewed by GreesyFizeek from New York
3.74/5 rDev +11.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
3.74/5 rDev +11.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
On tap at Maggie's Farm in Pittsburgh, PA.
This one pours a clear dark-ish amber, with a small head, and not much lacing.
This smells pretty basic- some light caramel and toasted bread, and the slightest kiss of hops.
This is very simple, and there's not too much to it. There's a slight metallic aspect, and a hint of malt sweetness, with a slight hop bitterness. It's simple, but it's clean and very drinkable.
This is light bodied, crisp and pretty clean, with a good level of carbonation.
This is a good alternative to something like Yuengling.
Nov 06, 2017This one pours a clear dark-ish amber, with a small head, and not much lacing.
This smells pretty basic- some light caramel and toasted bread, and the slightest kiss of hops.
This is very simple, and there's not too much to it. There's a slight metallic aspect, and a hint of malt sweetness, with a slight hop bitterness. It's simple, but it's clean and very drinkable.
This is light bodied, crisp and pretty clean, with a good level of carbonation.
This is a good alternative to something like Yuengling.
American Amber from Straub Brewery
Beer rating:
77 out of
100 with
183 ratings
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