Sierra Blanca Roswell Alien Amber | Sierra Blanca Brewing Company (Rio Grande)

3.39/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

3.57/5  rDev +14.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

3/5  rDev -4.2%

3.25/5  rDev +3.8%

2.75/5  rDev -12.1%

2/5  rDev -36.1%

3.5/5  rDev +11.8%

2.92/5  rDev -6.7%

3.75/5  rDev +19.8%

3.5/5  rDev +11.8%

2.75/5  rDev -12.1%

4/5  rDev +27.8%

3.5/5  rDev +11.8%

4/5  rDev +27.8%

3/5  rDev -4.2%

3.5/5  rDev +11.8%

2.75/5  rDev -12.1%

3.5/5  rDev +11.8%

3/5  rDev -4.2%

2.75/5  rDev -12.1%

3/5  rDev -4.2%

3.18/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

New Mexico is known for a few things; nuclear testing, roadrunners, and aliens. How appropriate that one of those things is covered in a beer name. Unlike other Alien's, this is one which I welcome to Orange County. From a 12 ounce bottle, on to the beer:

The color is sitting at autumn brown with red hues. Above it is an inch of head which drops with a pace to a paper-thin lace and leaves a few marks on the glass. A few whiffs of the aroma and It smells malty with a little rawness that could use extra squeezing. Grainy, some sweetness akin to a marzen, with a squirt of grassy hops, so it's a fair aroma.

Taste is fair. It's not offensive, and it's not the next Nugget Nectar. The flavor is a decent bready maltiness with a kiss of fruity esters, a pinch of bittering hops, and a sweet floral aftertaste. The beer is towards the lighter end of body, with a lower amount of carbonation.

End result; decent amber ale that's no frills and easy to drink. Could be worse; could be a strong, unbalanced mess.

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3.23/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

This is a nice light amber color, crystal clear with mild carbonation forming a thick light tan head. The head solely thins out into a layer of light bubbles with a thick wall of lacing. Light wheat and floral aromas come out first. Mild malts and hops flavors come through in even amounts, and the overall taste is rather sweet with a mild bitter aftertaste. The alcohol is well hidden.
Overall, this is a decent beer and worth trying just to add to your list of “I had this Beer!” I would recommend getting this as a single, or if you’re into the whole mixing thing this would be great for a black and red.

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3/5  rDev -4.2%

3/5  rDev -4.2%