Indian River Amberjack Alt
Carib Brewery USA

Indian River Amberjack AltIndian River Amberjack Alt
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From:
Carib Brewery USA
 
Florida, United States
Style:
Altbier
ABV:
5%
Score:
70
Avg:
2.79 | pDev: 26.52%
Reviews:
25
Ratings:
39
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 09, 2019
Added:
Aug 09, 2002
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Ratings by Jdecarol:
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Reviewed by Jdecarol from Florida

2/5  rDev -28.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 1 | feel: 2 | overall: 1
Now flies under the name Palm Beach Brewing Company Amberjack.

Looks good. Orange with only a slight haze and a nice 1 finger white head that dissipates quickly, leaving absolutely zero lacing.

Smells good, biscuity and sweet maltiness. Almost reminds me of a bock with the smell. Also a little booze and some hops and some skinniness.

Taste is pretty much not worth it. Its EXTREMELY metallic tasting until it warms just short of room temperature. Then it loses the metallic taste and picks up a fruity, almost apricot and banana flavor. If this beer could get that flavor cold and maybe a touch more hops it would be good.

Nice and carbonated, slips down the tongue. Almost a little too sweet once it warms.

Drinkaibility is not there. I don't mind drinking beers at the proper temperatures, but just shy of room temperature to get this thing down doesn't cut it.
Aug 09, 2009
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Reviewed by mothmanscott from Georgia

2.95/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
From notes 8/10/13: Pours a clear deep amber producing 2+ fingers of beige, frothy somewhat lasting head that leaves thin, motes and pasty drizzle like lace. Aroma is thin bready, toasted malt, a little caramel, a metallic hint and not much else. Taste is bready roast with a burnt hint, watery cola-like caramel, floral hops and a hint of pine resin; mildly acetic and metallic. Finish is a little peppery with thin caramel and lingering astringency in the aftertaste. Both finish and aftertaste are slightly bitter. Mouthfeel is medium bodied, moderate carbonation with a peppery bite in the finish and some astringency in the aftertaste. Thin, watery mediocre example of the style.
Nov 09, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by DeadeyeOTDO from Arizona

Oct 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Shafaegalo from Texas

Jan 12, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by jabo134 from Illinois

Oct 15, 2013
 
Rated: 2.5 by bigbeerfan from Illinois

Aug 28, 2013
 
Rated: 2.75 by harpus from Alabama

Jul 22, 2013
 
Rated: 2 by AlaskanYoung from Arkansas

Jul 14, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by nitter from Ohio

Jun 29, 2013
 
Rated: 2.75 by Weas from Arkansas

Jun 27, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by Satsuma from Florida

Jun 09, 2013
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Reviewed by angusdegraosta from New York

3.5/5  rDev +25.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Has a good golden color and carbonation. Sweet malt smell, citrus taste. The mouthfeel I found more than pleasant - and not metallic. I am mainly reviewing this beer because it is perfectly drinkable and way better than a typical macrobrew. It is plenty refreshing, not bitter, and excellent for a session. The other reviews are WAY too low, in my opinion. Good easy-drinking stuff here, the kind that deserves fair rating. Not everything needs to be a hop bomb. If you like Shiner Bock and the like, this is the kind of stuff you might well enjoy.
Jun 05, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by SawDog505 from New Hampshire

Jun 02, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by djtomain from Florida

Jul 30, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by macrosmatic from Florida

Apr 10, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by animal69 from Louisiana

Jan 02, 2012
 
Rated: 2.5 by CGMLS3 from Florida

Dec 21, 2011
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Reviewed by DosBeerigos from Florida

1/5  rDev -64.2%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
C. Clear
H. Copper in color
N. Malty and biscuity, very light odor if any at all.

Damn, I feel bad, I have my friend in town get excited about doing some tastings with him, and I serve him this...damn this beer is horrible. In my defense it was given to me a "gift" from friend, well now I think I understand why they gave it to me and didn't have me buy it myself. The beer has little to no flavor at all. I almost feel like I am drinking water the color of beer. Just bland from the minute I poured it into the glass. I support local breweries but this was a huge dud for the Florida Beer Company.

This is a beer that gives Florida Beers a bad name. Please stay away from this beer at all costs!
Mar 31, 2010
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Reviewed by Sammy from Canada (ON)

2.23/5  rDev -20.1%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
Bottle sampled at the brewery. Medium yellow, carbonation bubbles, and some head. Basic beer,malt job and a bit of taste though a beer smell. Light mouthfeel, overcarbonated. Redkneck beer again. I don't really want this on a hot day unless the water supply is infected.
Feb 22, 2009
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Reviewed by krisandajt from Pennsylvania

2.35/5  rDev -15.8%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
Appearance: Light golden color, little head

Smell: Smell? Very mild, almost didn't notice it.

Taste: Very plain, had very little taste. Reminded me of a light beer you would drink in college on a budget.

Mouthfeel: Since it had no distinct features, flavors, smells, etc. it was very smooth and plain on the tongue.

Drinkability: If you are looking for a beer that reminds you of water...here you go. It was smooth, but had no distinct offerings for the palate. Very simple.
Nov 23, 2008
Indian River Amberjack Alt from Carib Brewery USA
Beer rating: 70 out of 100 with 39 ratings