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Amber
Waterloo Brewing

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From:
Waterloo Brewing
 
Ontario, Canada
Style:
American Amber / Red Lager
Ranked #79
ABV:
6.8%
Score:
73
Ranked #27,740
Avg:
3.07 | pDev: 18.57%
Reviews:
27
Ratings:
68
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 14, 2023
Added:
Sep 12, 2011
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  11
Roasted rye malt and a special distiller’s malt give our Amber its whiskey colour. Hallertau hops and slow-aging with Northern White Oak give it a rich, rewarding flavour that makes this strong beer so very drinkable. There really is no other Amber like Waterloo Amber.

21 IBU
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Ratings by CurtisD:
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Rated by CurtisD from Canada (NB)

2.75/5  rDev -10.4%

Aug 19, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.1 by MakerMachiav from England

Aug 14, 2023
 
Rated: 2.93 by Coronaeus from Canada (ON)

Mar 25, 2023
 
Rated: 3.2 by Isaac_L95 from Canada (ON)

Jul 28, 2021
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Reviewed by Tony787 from Canada (ON)

3.54/5  rDev +15.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
I bought a can at the lcbo in Ontario 473ml at 6.8%.
poured a 1finger head into glass good carbonation sweet malty taste with a medium bitterness.
leaves a lace as you drink it
overall a good strong amber lager beer .
cheers
Apr 21, 2021
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Reviewed by jujugo from Canada (ON)

2.93/5  rDev -4.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
It was easy to gravitate towards this one after a long day - 6.8% and a lager, what better way to wind down and warm the senses?

A: Pouring into a pilsner glass produces a clear, brownish amber with a decent head that quickly dissipates to tight foam.
S: Light, distinctly caramel with some sour notes
T: Malty with bitter aftertaste, not much fizz after the first few sips
MF: Smooth but forgettable

Overall, not too memorable, but surprisingly smooth and light on the palate for its ABV.
Mar 15, 2021
 
Rated: 3.2 by The-Jolly-Imbiber from Antarctica

Nov 25, 2020
 
Rated: 3.18 by CRObighit2 from Canada (ON)

Oct 01, 2019
 
Rated: 3 by Jotora from Canada (ON)

Dec 20, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by achepil from Canada (ON)

Jun 08, 2018
 
Rated: 2.56 by Simon212 from Canada (ON)

Feb 03, 2018
 
Rated: 3.04 by Electros from Canada (ON)

Mar 11, 2017
 
Rated: 3.25 by fortyfield from Canada (ON)

Jan 29, 2016
 
Rated: 3.02 by AC-Mivsek from Ohio

May 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.31 by DougT from Ohio

Apr 16, 2015
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Reviewed by ChrisCage from Canada (AB)

3.21/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
A- This one pours a chill hazed coppery color with orange hues. The head starts out a good 2 fingers thick and quickly dissipates into a thin layer of tight wee bubbles! The lacing of this brew isn't bad at all either with many small and it eventually leaves behind some watery film....interesting......

S- I find hints of metal lingering in the aromas throughout, but after I have become used to it, there is brown sugar and/or toffee sweetness about it that is dominant. There is a certain yeasty/biscuity quality as well....no real hop bitterness on the finish.

T- Very malt forward and the sweetness is upfront throughout the taste. Cooked brown sugar, caramel, toffee, molasses and hints of vanilla are the main flavors found here.....the finish does offer the bittering hop flavor that I was looking for....it cleanses the palate rather well from the slightly cloying nature of the sweet flavor.

M/O- Medium bodied, and very silky smooth. It's a decent beer but nothing overly special about it. I find it could be something to enjoy as a session brew and I think it's better than the average amber lager. I may or may not seek this one again...it's good however.
Feb 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.38 by Bigmrred

Jan 16, 2015
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Rated by Mlkluther from Canada (AB)

2/5  rDev -34.9%
Can. Pours amber with a thick head. Fruity nose with a metallic note. Lots of carbonation. Taste follows the nose. Not a pleasant beer.
Dec 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Adamthornton13 from Canada (ON)

Nov 13, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by R_Kole from Canada (AB)

Nov 01, 2014
Amber from Waterloo Brewing
Beer rating: 73 out of 100 with 68 ratings