Amber
Holler Brewing Co.

 

A: Pours a clear dark red/amber color. A two finger, rocky beige head forms with good retention. Plenty of lace left behind.
S: Toasted malts, dry crackers, cereal grains. The dryness is a bit rough for me, which almost has a woody character.
T: Like the nose, toasted malts with crackers and cereal grains. Again, dry and almost woody like. Then the finish is non descriptive hoppy bitterness that kind of fades to nothing.
M/O: A medium body and effervescent carbonation. Again, dry...almost to dry, if there is such a thing, for my tastes. Not hard to drink, but doesn't grab me like some of their other offerings.

I like my Amber Ales with a good malt character (which this has), some sweetness, and sturdy hop finish. This is all dry malts, which I think is the brewers intention. They really do make great subtle and dry styles which I love. Not many breweries in Houston are that way. Though this is to much on the dry side with nothing else to counter. At least in my opinion. While not bad, probably the least likely offering from Holler I will come back to considering all the others I love.