Amber Ale
Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery

Amber AleAmber Ale
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From:
Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery
 
Ontario, Canada
Style:
American Amber / Red Ale
ABV:
5%
Score:
80
Avg:
3.43 | pDev: 9.04%
Reviews:
8
Ratings:
39
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 28, 2020
Added:
Aug 21, 2012
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  10
16 IBU
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Rated by GingerFinn from Canada (ON)

2.97/5  rDev -13.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
It looked good, but ended up pretty bland with a very watery finish. There just wasn't any backbone to it at all.
Feb 28, 2020
 
Rated: 3.84 by StrangerTides from New York

Aug 11, 2018
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Reviewed by patre_tim from Thailand

3.75/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Copper and filtered with almost no carbonation, and 2 fingers of light beige head.

Smells of red liquorice and oranges, its light and fruity with toasted notes.

The taste totally follows the nose, and ends with a biscuity, slightly sweet, toasted note, crackers with strawberry cream cheese.

Light body, with little carbonation.

Got this in Ontario, drinking it Nov 21st in New Hamburg. Really good, solid, drinkable beer that would pair well with a lot of kinds of food.
Nov 21, 2017
 
Rated: 3.63 by Electros from Canada (ON)

Sep 08, 2017
 
Rated: 3.84 by Squeezyq from Canada (ON)

Aug 18, 2017
 
Rated: 3.6 by polloenfuego from Canada (NB)

Jul 30, 2016
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Reviewed by BEERchitect from Kentucky

3.48/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Wonderfully floral and citrusy, the Flying Monkey brewers tread on the beaten waters that flow from the Irish red ale and have undertaken the common Americanized twist: a simplified caramel malt taste, elevated dryness and alcohol and with a noticeable pacific northwest hop bite.

Slightly hazed and frothily headed, the gentle amber hues are true to the style's namesake. While and undercurrent of caramel exists, overtones of citrus, floral and perfumy fragrance waft playfully above. Yet to taste, its the caramelized malt flavors that greet the initial palate with a friendly disposition.

The middle palate brings a balanced taste as the caramel sweetness begins to weaken and the more toasty, nutty and savory malt flavors steer closely behind. What once was floral and perfumy has developed into a citrusy taste of pink grapefruit, ripe orange, and a tropical sense of apricot and pineapple. An eventual tide of pinecone and citrus pith outlasts the malt late to give the ale a stern and bitter grip.

As the ale closes, it does so with a hop tilt, but balanced taste. Medium-bodied throughout, a late turn to dry nuttiness and hoppiness closes the session with soft pine resins and a linger of citrus peel.
Oct 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3.54 by KrisDLSmith from Canada (ON)

Aug 13, 2015
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Rated by franklioni from Sweden

3.83/5  rDev +11.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Not bad...
Jul 25, 2015
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Reviewed by JackieKu from Taiwan

2.99/5  rDev -12.8%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
355ml bottle. Couldn't find freshness date. Poured into tulip.

A: Hazy light amber. No head!?
S: Light sweet grainy.
T: Caramel. Somewhat sweet imaging. Dry finish. A bit watery.
M: Light bodied.
O: Given that I enjoyed their IPAs, I gave it very high expectation. However, this amber is pretty disappointing. Probably the flavors have eased because of aging. The hops/malts character are both lower than standard.
Jul 21, 2015
 
Rated: 2.9 by Humbaz from Brazil

Jul 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3.69 by RedAleMan from Canada (ON)

Apr 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.31 by sephyrott from Spain

Jan 01, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by BigGruntyThirst from Canada (ON)

Dec 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.12 by ryanfs from Canada (ON)

Dec 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Jotora from Canada (ON)

Oct 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by fossage78 from Massachusetts

Oct 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Pmicdee from Canada (ON)

Aug 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by CRObighit2 from Canada (ON)

Jul 30, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by WillAndSarah from Canada (ON)

Jul 14, 2014
Amber Ale from Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 39 ratings