Local's Amber
Short's Brewing Company
- From:
- Short's Brewing Company
- Michigan, United States
- Style:
- American Amber / Red Lager
Ranked #56 - ABV:
- 4.6%
- Score:
- 85
Ranked #30,031 - Avg:
- 3.65 | pDev: 7.12%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 3
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Nov 02, 2025
- Added:
- Feb 03, 2024
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 2
SCORE
85
Very Good
85
Very Good
DRY HOPPED AMBER LAGER
A Joe Short request: this Amber Lager boasts aromas and flavors of biscuit and caramel with a light body and clean finish. As easy to drink as Local’s Light, but with a little more flavor.
A Joe Short request: this Amber Lager boasts aromas and flavors of biscuit and caramel with a light body and clean finish. As easy to drink as Local’s Light, but with a little more flavor.
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Ratings by TreyJ88:
Rated by TreyJ88 from Michigan
3.22/5 rDev -11.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.75
Sep 08, 2024
3.22/5 rDev -11.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.75
Sep 08, 2024
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Dufus from Michigan
4.06/5 rDev +11.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.06/5 rDev +11.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
OK head poured into a glass, bubbly. Rich caramel flavor and aroma especially since it's relatively light, 4.25% ABV. As a Michigander I've gone through a lot of Bell's Amber Ale over the years but I might switch over to this. Fave beer is still Founder's Rübæus since I had to give up Bell's Two Hearted Ale (just too strong for me now).
Jan 31, 2025Rated by mwink from Michigan
3.43/5 rDev -6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.43/5 rDev -6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Not very complex, easy drinking amber lager, mild caramel notes. Not bad, just nothing special.
Jan 01, 2025
Reviewed by ssimpson89 from Illinois
3.52/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.52/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
The aroma is not very appealing, almost burnt. The flavor is very bland, but for its positioning in Short's "Local's Light" portfolio, I guess that fits. I enjoy all things Short's, but this one doesn't do it for me. The Local's Dark is outstanding, so if you want a more flavorful, lighter-bodied beer, go for that one.
Feb 18, 2024
Reviewed by Valdez_Mescalito from Michigan
4.06/5 rDev +11.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.06/5 rDev +11.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
2024 Local's Variety Pack - 12 pack
12 oz. can dated 011624 (1/16/24) - 4.7% ABV / 9 IBU
Brewed and canned in Elk Rapids, MI
Poured into a Bell's branded nonic pint glass
Look - Pours a dense and fizzy off-white head that leaves lacing. Clear, amber appearance.
Smell - Faint aromas of toasted malt, herbal and grassy hops, citrus.
Taste - The caramel flavor of the toasted malt dominates and there's a slight bitterness in the aftertaste.
Feel - Medium bodied with a crisp mouthfeel and finishes dry.
Overall - Great caramel flavor and very easy to drink.
Feb 03, 202412 oz. can dated 011624 (1/16/24) - 4.7% ABV / 9 IBU
Brewed and canned in Elk Rapids, MI
Poured into a Bell's branded nonic pint glass
Look - Pours a dense and fizzy off-white head that leaves lacing. Clear, amber appearance.
Smell - Faint aromas of toasted malt, herbal and grassy hops, citrus.
Taste - The caramel flavor of the toasted malt dominates and there's a slight bitterness in the aftertaste.
Feel - Medium bodied with a crisp mouthfeel and finishes dry.
Overall - Great caramel flavor and very easy to drink.
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