West Coast Swing
The Mitten Brewing Co.
- From:
- The Mitten Brewing Co.
- Michigan, United States
- Style:
- American Amber / Red Ale
Ranked #191 - ABV:
- 5.4%
- Score:
- 86
Ranked #26,717 - Avg:
- 3.77 | pDev: 4.51%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 5
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jun 17, 2025
- Added:
- Feb 19, 2016
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
SCORE
86
Very Good
86
Very Good
American Amber Ale featuring Centennial hops.
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Reviewed by WoodBrew from Ohio
3.86/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.86/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I tried this beer off the tapper at the brewery as part of a six sample flight whilst in Grand Rapids for "guys beer weekend". It poured a clear amber with white head that left some lace. The scent had citrus fruit and floral hop notes. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink with semi sweet malt base coupled with citrus fruit and subtle pine presence. The mouthfeel was medium in body with good carbonation. Overall it is a great beer.
Jun 05, 2023
Reviewed by zeff80 from Missouri
3.68/5 rDev -2.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.68/5 rDev -2.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
12oz can. Poured out a clear, golden amber color with a small, khaki-colored head of foam. It left some sudsy trails of lace on the glass. It smelled of toasted bread, caramel, some pine and orange. Very roasty tasting with toffee and caramel. Mild bitterness.
Jul 08, 2022
Reviewed by Pivopijak from Washington
3.78/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.78/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
draught
Combination of orange and medium chestnut, in color. Restrained, tangy, light roasted wood and medium malt aroma. Lightly toasted wood and some medium toasted malt, in the flavor, with a little bite.
IBU: 25
Oct 29, 2021Combination of orange and medium chestnut, in color. Restrained, tangy, light roasted wood and medium malt aroma. Lightly toasted wood and some medium toasted malt, in the flavor, with a little bite.
IBU: 25
Reviewed by miwestcoaster from Michigan
3.63/5 rDev -3.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.63/5 rDev -3.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
L- Honey body with some lacing on the glass. Not an Amber in look.
S- pick up slight floral hops.
T- a 50/50 blend of Bell’s Amber Ale and Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Spot on, if that was the goal.
F- good for the style.
O- true to the name, but not a repeat purchase.
Jan 15, 2021S- pick up slight floral hops.
T- a 50/50 blend of Bell’s Amber Ale and Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Spot on, if that was the goal.
F- good for the style.
O- true to the name, but not a repeat purchase.
Reviewed by beersampler6 from Michigan
3.93/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.93/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Very nice, tasty ale tried at the Mitten. Nice darker amber color with a little head and spotty lingering lacing. Smells of some citrus and herbal hops. Tastes similarly, along with malt, biscuit, caramel and a little brown sugar. Nice smooth mild mouthfeel, good carbonation. I would consider this sessionable.
Oct 03, 2018
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