Ashland Amber
Caldera Brewing Company

 

 

Don’t usually like the smell or the taste of ambers in general but this one had amazing carbonation level and perfect light body of an ale so I did like it more then most ambers!

like a hoppier, drier, less sweet version of Fat Tire. Very drinkable

So far I have loved Caldera for what they brewed, an Oregon pride of beers for sure. Hands down I had to get this amber ale from them.
It looks amazing, just look at that dark golden amber, nomen est omen! Smells also pretty heavily hopped and the taste follows. However I feel slightly letdown by the sort of wateriness of its feel, I would expect something denser, thicker, more intensive. In the nose it is much more caramellized, more round though and the taste sets out to be just the same - but somehow dies down half way. I couldn't figure out its best before date, could it have expired? No idea...
But even still, even as it was, it is still an outstanding red ale with superior quality. Caldera rules, Oregon quality!

 

 

 

 

The appearance was a slight clear amber color with a slight transparency about it. One finger white foamy head dissipated within less than about forty seconds. Light lacing trickles into its body. The smell was a sweet caramel malt with a slight crisp citrus hops underneath. The taste was balanced between the sweet malts and the bitter citrus hops. On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium on the body with a slight sessionability about it. Carbonation seemed decent for the style and for me. Overall, I say this was a decent Amber ale I could go at again.

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding Amber live at the brewery.

 

 

I was surprised to find this listed as a “red ale” as I would consider it more of a pale ale with extra hoppiness. It pours a nice light amber color with a good two finger head and moderate lacing. A little bitter with good carbonation. You can really taste the barley and hops. A good refreshing summer beer.