Epicenter Amber
SanTan Brewing Co.

Epicenter AmberEpicenter Amber
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From:
SanTan Brewing Co.
 
Arizona, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Ale
Ranked #304
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
80
Ranked #25,964
Avg:
3.52 | pDev: 11.65%
Reviews:
38
Ratings:
124
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jun 04, 2023
Added:
May 28, 2010
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  17
An American Amber Ale. Epicenter Amber received a Bronze Medal at Reno Canfest, and an 89 Rating in 2011 DRAFT Magazine. A deep copper amber hue with a firm, toasted malt character, lightly sweet with a crisp dry finish. Epicenter has become a gateway ale for novice Craft Beer drinkers. The light, approachable taste is quenching and appealing to new and long term Craft lovers alike.

20 IBU
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Ratings by woodychandler:
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Reviewed by woodychandler from Pennsylvania

3.85/5  rDev +9.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Big ups and major props to my fellow CANquistador, indiapaleale, for sending me this and one other in support of my version of The CANQuest (TM)! I love where it hails from (Chandler, AZ) and I look forward to trying it out.

From the CAN: "Craft Beer For Beer Drinking".

It came in a RexAm CAN with a wide-mouth opening, which is always good for an interesting Crack & Glug. My nearly inverted pour resulted in some cascading action as well was two foamy fingers' worth of tawny head with good retention. Color was a deep coppery-amber with NE-quality clarity. BUPGOO! Nose was very sweet with caramel malt. Mouthfeel was medium with a caramel sweetness offset by a molasses flavor, which I found both interesting and enjoyable. I am usually not big on sweet, malty beers, but this managed to strike a nice balance. Finish was sweet but not cloying. I would not want a steady diet of it, but I also would not be averse to putting it in my cooler.
Feb 21, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.46 by BLVBBERGIXLL from Arizona

Jun 04, 2023
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Reviewed by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

3.74/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Pours a clear honey gold with a finger of foamy head that slowly settles to a thin cap with a fair bit of lacing. Aroma of toffee. Taste follows nose. Sewwt finish, a bit under carbonated.
Feb 25, 2023
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Reviewed by gatornation from Arizona

4/5  rDev +13.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a clear light copper color with a khaki head. Smell has citrus ,pale malts and fruit. Taste has toffee,caramel baked bread and dark fruit . Mouth feel sweet malty and hoppy.
Jan 23, 2023
 
Rated: 3.5 by Manta200 from Kentucky

Jun 16, 2019
 
Rated: 3.79 by EAR from Arizona

Apr 04, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by NickThePyro from Washington

Apr 01, 2019
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Reviewed by matcris from Arizona

3.69/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Medium amber with finger of off white head that leaves a fair bit of lacing down the glass. In the aroma, pretty standard for an amber ale, with a mild caramel/toffee quality and a bread crust base. Same with the flavor, except, more so. Nothing off-putting at all about the brew, which I had at the Gilbert pub. Easy drinking and refreshing, with a medium body, average carbonation, and not dry, but, not slick, either. Good game day brew.
Jun 05, 2017
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Rated by Beerucee from Texas

3.5/5  rDev -0.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
At papago brewery. Ok
Apr 02, 2017
 
Rated: 3.77 by craigbelly from Iowa

May 15, 2016
 
Rated: 3.39 by Lelampp from Ohio

Mar 14, 2016
 
Rated: 4.5 by max85 from Arizona

Dec 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.54 by spycow from Illinois

Oct 31, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by SaisonRichBiere from Michigan

Sep 13, 2015
 
Rated: 2.92 by holder1422 from South Dakota

Aug 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by Mrose78 from Arizona

Jul 11, 2015
 
Rated: 3.61 by Waveoff from Pennsylvania

Mar 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.34 by SocalKicks from California

Mar 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.17 by Azpittil57 from Arizona

Feb 15, 2015
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Rated by jmd13 from Arizona

4.6/5  rDev +30.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
love this beer. I just wish it was available in more places
Jan 27, 2015
Epicenter Amber from SanTan Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 124 ratings