Firefly Amber Ale
Jackie O's Brewpub

Firefly Amber AleFirefly Amber Ale
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From:
Jackie O's Brewpub
 
Ohio, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Ale
ABV:
4.5%
Score:
80
Avg:
3.49 | pDev: 11.75%
Reviews:
57
Ratings:
311
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 23, 2020
Added:
Jun 07, 2010
Wants:
  12
Gots:
  59
SCORE
80
Good
Firefly Amber AleFirefly Amber Ale
Notes: None
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Rated: 3.25 by Determined419 from Ohio

Feb 23, 2020
 
Rated: 3.5 by CaptainHate from Ohio

Sep 19, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by travelguy from Ohio

Jul 06, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by Zylod from West Virginia

May 27, 2019
 
Rated: 3.31 by Eziel from Ohio

May 25, 2019
 
Rated: 3.42 by Sullymsu from Ohio

Feb 08, 2019
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Reviewed by Sabtos from Ohio

3.23/5  rDev -7.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Chill haze amber with a large, airy khaki foam that settles in lumps.

Smell is metallic pine, orange, rug and cracker.

Taste is overall bitter of pine with light toast and pungent, sweaty orange rind. It's nearer to an IPA than your old school Amber.

The medium-light body has a crisp fizz and finishes semi-dry.
Sep 20, 2018
 
Rated: 3.67 by MTucker519 from Ohio

Sep 08, 2018
 
Rated: 4.25 by dtevans5 from Tennessee

Sep 03, 2018
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Reviewed by lordofthewiens from New Mexico

3.52/5  rDev +0.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Light amber color with a small tan head.
Sweet, bready aroma. Faint earthy hops.
Some caramel, late bit of hops.
OK, a little underwhelming.
Not one I would buy gain.
Jul 29, 2018
 
Rated: 3.41 by DrewTheBrew from Ohio

Jun 10, 2018
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Reviewed by Emersonio from District of Columbia

3.44/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
POUR: On draft into a nonic pint. Enjoyed at Maplewood Kitchen and Bar in Cincinnati, OH. APPEARANCE: Deep amber in color. somewhat clear with no real effervescence. Good looker with a thin white head. Lots of nice glass lacing. AROMA: Pretty subdued but I can pick up some subtle nutty and malty aromas. TASTE: Initially somewhat astringent, but reveals a deeper nutty and malty flavor. AFTERTASTE: This is where the beer starts to shine. The nutty and malty elements become more pronounced on the exhale. NOTES: Good looker. Could have probably consumed this at a wormer temperature to be able to accentuate the nutty and malty flavors. RATING/REVIEW: Good/ 3 out of 5.
May 13, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by jt_thomas18 from Tennessee

Apr 16, 2018
 
Rated: 2.5 by Coho11 from Ohio

Feb 14, 2018
 
Rated: 3.49 by j0hnc2468 from New York

Jan 29, 2018
 
Rated: 3.74 by glass_house from Ohio

Jan 16, 2018
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Reviewed by erk0607 from Colorado

3.49/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Look: Amber, honey color with an offwhite, medium bubble head that foams up and lingers softly.
Smell: Sweet. Bready. Some honey. Mild earthiness.
Taste: More bitter than the smell that probably comes from the hop profile and the earthiness noted in the smell.
Feel: Somewhat lively, medium body, but refreshing
Overall: An ok amber but way better than any other mass market alternatives.
Dec 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.53 by EdFed from Illinois

Nov 05, 2017
 
Rated: 3.25 by Knapp85 from Pennsylvania

Sep 28, 2017
 
Rated: 3.82 by Grizzarky from Tennessee

Sep 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.06 by Zaphog from Michigan

Sep 26, 2017
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Reviewed by MacMalt from New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
I had this on draught in a pub in Cincinnati. It was served in a pint glass. It pours mostly clear but with a slight haze. The color is a bright Amber. It has virtually no head or lacing - only a wisp of ecru-colored foam. I suspect the pour would be more attractive from a can. The nose is subdued but there is definitely raspberry and toasted malt. The best attribute of Firefly is its taste. There is noticeable raspberry but it's tart rather than cloying. The other favors include lemon peel, toast, nuts, and just a hint of vanilla at the finish particularly as the glass warms. This ale is lite and crisp, moderately carbonated, and super-drinkable with an ABV of oNLY 4.5%. Overall, Firefly is pleasant to drink and paired well with a burger. While it's not an elite Red Ale it hit the spot on a warm, humid day.
Sep 22, 2017
 
Rated: 3.53 by beergorrilla from Michigan

Sep 20, 2017
 
Rated: 3.58 by JohnnyLarue from Pennsylvania

Aug 13, 2017
 
Rated: 3.94 by brewtalthrone from Ohio

Jul 31, 2017
 
Rated: 4.94 by BeerMama2014 from Pennsylvania

Jul 28, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by GlennWB from West Virginia

Jul 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.68 by tommy5 from Michigan

Jun 12, 2017
 
Rated: 3.74 by khargro2 from Tennessee

Apr 10, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by Spectre1966 from Connecticut

Mar 13, 2017
 
Rated: 4.02 by JWess from California

Mar 12, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by caahare from West Virginia

Mar 05, 2017
 
Rated: 4.06 by Lelampp from Ohio

Feb 25, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by StoutAtTheDevil from Alabama

Jan 13, 2017
 
Rated: 4.03 by AC-Mivsek from Ohio

Jan 03, 2017
 
Rated: 3.6 by Taphouse_Traveler from Florida

Dec 22, 2016
 
Rated: 3.56 by imperialking from Illinois

Dec 20, 2016
 
Rated: 4.43 by akopczyk from Ohio

Nov 22, 2016
 
Rated: 2.79 by NateMac13 from Illinois

Sep 16, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by NotAlcoholicJustAHobby from Vermont

Aug 29, 2016
Firefly Amber Ale from Jackie O's Brewpub
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 311 ratings