Looking for a Good Amber

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by asustevo, Feb 29, 2012.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
Page 1 of 2
  1. asustevo

    asustevo Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 North Carolina

    I would love to find a good hearty Amber, if possible even a little bitter. Any Suggestions?
     
    #1 asustevo, Feb 29, 2012
  2. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    #2 Bitterbill, Feb 29, 2012
  3. yamar68

    yamar68 Initiate (0) Apr 1, 2011 Minnesota

    #3 yamar68, Feb 29, 2012
  4. asustevo

    asustevo Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 North Carolina

    #4 asustevo, Feb 29, 2012
  5. rjknyy

    rjknyy Zealot (657) Nov 7, 2009 Georgia

    agree with the Hopback, it is my favorite amber
     
    #5 rjknyy, Feb 29, 2012
  6. cbutova

    cbutova Grand Pooh-Bah (3,059) Oct 10, 2008 Massachusetts
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Troegs HopBack
    Stone Levitation
    North Coast Ruedrichs Red Seal
    Bell's Amber

    Those are some of the ones I liked that are sort of middle of the road. Not really a style I have checked out a ton either.

    Check the list mentioned above and find some that are available near you. Some beers on the top list might be extremely hoppy and taste like darker IPAs, not sure if you're looking for hops.
     
    #6 cbutova, Feb 29, 2012
    Rempo likes this.
  7. asustevo

    asustevo Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 North Carolina

    I do like IPA's and Hops and have been on kind of a Hop kick lately. I was hoping to find one that matches a good blend of Hops with the Amber Malts. Seems like there are some great suggestions on the list that meet that description!
     
    #7 asustevo, Feb 29, 2012
  8. johnhenryconway

    johnhenryconway Initiate (0) Dec 30, 2009

    [​IMG]

    is insanely good!
     
    #8 johnhenryconway, Feb 29, 2012
  9. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    odells red is tasty IMO
     
    #9 gatornation, Feb 29, 2012
    CellarGimp likes this.
  10. AngusOg

    AngusOg Pooh-Bah (2,082) Apr 23, 2010 North Carolina
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Try Caldera Ashland Amber if it's available to you. I really enjoy that one.
     
    #10 AngusOg, Feb 29, 2012
  11. dennis3951

    dennis3951 Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2008 New Jersey

    Brooklyn Lager
     
    #11 dennis3951, Feb 29, 2012
  12. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    An oldie but goodie that you should try is Anderson Valley's Boont Amber. Also give their ESB a shot- it's bigger, hoppier, yet balanced and very, very quaffable.
     
    #12 TongoRad, Feb 29, 2012
  13. foose

    foose Initiate (0) Jun 19, 2009 Maryland

    Another vote for Troegs Hopback. Yards Extra Special Ale is pretty good too.
     
    #13 foose, Feb 29, 2012
  14. BB1313

    BB1313 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,290) Jul 16, 2009 Ohio
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Mt. Carmel Amber Ale
    Lagunitas Censored
    Red Seal
     
    #14 BB1313, Feb 29, 2012
  15. BeerSingh

    BeerSingh Initiate (0) Jul 25, 2009 India

    + 1 to Brooklyn Lager - simply awesome. On the ale side I would highly recommend Rogue St Rogue Red Ale. Bitter.
     
    #15 BeerSingh, Feb 29, 2012
  16. Archemedies

    Archemedies Initiate (0) Dec 8, 2011 Massachusetts

    If you can get Zoe in NC that would be my recommendation.
     
    #16 Archemedies, Feb 29, 2012
  17. BeerKangaroo

    BeerKangaroo Initiate (0) May 30, 2011 Alaska

    Try Bell's. I also like Leinenkugel's.
     
    #17 BeerKangaroo, Feb 29, 2012
  18. FluffyMcTingle

    FluffyMcTingle Initiate (0) Nov 6, 2009 Massachusetts

    Maine Brewing's Zoe is fantastic. Why Noone has mentioned Nugget Nectar yet?
     
    #18 FluffyMcTingle, Feb 29, 2012
  19. GennyCreamAle

    GennyCreamAle Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2009 New York

    Aother vote for Hopback. I would also recommend Lagunitas Imperial Red Ale.
     
    #19 GennyCreamAle, Feb 29, 2012
  20. FosterJM

    FosterJM Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2009 California

    Bear Republic Red Rocket
    Yulesmith Winter

    Cheers!
     
    #20 FosterJM, Feb 29, 2012
Page 1 of 2
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.