Saranac Amber Wheat
Matt Brewing Company / Saranac Brewery

Saranac Amber WheatSaranac Amber Wheat
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From:
Matt Brewing Company / Saranac Brewery
 
New York, United States
Style:
American Dark Wheat Beer
ABV:
4.8%
Score:
78
Avg:
3.35 | pDev: 12.24%
Reviews:
75
Ratings:
94
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 07, 2016
Added:
Mar 18, 2009
Wants:
  4
Gots:
  1
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Ratings by DannyS:
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Reviewed by DannyS from New York

3.63/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Poured from a 12 oz. bottle into a pint glass.

A - slightly dark orange amber with a thin head; dissipates into decent foam collar that leaves sporadic patches of lacing.

S - not a whole lot going on here, slightly citric with some wheat character, caramel malt, and slight hints of dark sugar.

T - Grainy and lemony on first sip, giving way to some slightly sweet, toasty caramel malt. twinge of bitterness on the finish.

M - Feel is a bit weighty, but the carbonation is good, and adds appropriate levity.

D - Very easy drinking; definitely a brew made with summer sessioning in mind.

Overall - I'll also give my impression on the entire Saranac summer pack with this bit. The beer itself is not very complex but good enough to enjoy easily. The whole pack itself is a bunch of fairly basic session brews, that don't really push the envelope much but certainly won't leave you regretting the purchase. If you're burnt out on big beers and need a vacation for your taste buds, give the summer pack a try.
Jul 12, 2009
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

2.83/5  rDev -15.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
Looks like a yellow beer with 1/2" head and minimal particulate (wheat) floating around. Aroma was grainy.

Taste was a bland affair, easy enough to drink but far from enjoyable. Its just there. Everything Saranac makes is always a toned down affair, and that's fine and all. Wheat beers have always suffered from a bland descriptor, and this one is bland for even an alleged bland style.
Jun 07, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by jzlyo from Iowa

Dec 13, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by bundy462 from Texas

Oct 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Durandal_777 from Pennsylvania

Apr 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by jaydoc from Kansas

Jan 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by RBorsato from Virginia

Oct 22, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Cooker_stp from New York

Aug 18, 2013
 
Rated: 2.75 by Damian74 from South Carolina

Dec 07, 2012
 
Rated: 3.25 by jurbanik from New Jersey

Sep 04, 2012
 
 
Rated: 2.5 by skiit13 from Connecticut

Jul 16, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by abrodsky from Massachusetts

Apr 15, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by TheRuss9585 from Vermont

Mar 28, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by AndrewMichael from Virginia

Feb 01, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by Goldfishman from Massachusetts

Jan 30, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by kelvarnsen from Canada (ON)

Jan 03, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by JohneHoodlum from Pennsylvania

Dec 07, 2011
 
Rated: 3 by rab53 from Washington

Dec 02, 2011
 
Rated: 3 by djrn2 from New Jersey

Dec 01, 2011
Saranac Amber Wheat from Matt Brewing Company / Saranac Brewery
Beer rating: 78 out of 100 with 94 ratings