Pros: Good balanced taste; Acceptable to all Cons: Nothing to get excited over
Looking for a good, all- purpose ale that most people will find drinkable and non- offensive? There are a few that will fit the bill, satisfying both the beer geeks and the Budwesier crowd at the same time. One example is St. Arnold Amber, a ...
Pros: Like most of Bell's beers, a well-crafted, tasty brew Cons: No longer available in Illinois.
This is the final Bell’s brew I have to review, having bought some when it was still on the shelf. Bell’s is no longer available in Illinois, because of a distributor dispute that is not likely to be soon resolved. I’ll be able to get a six pack from ...
Pros: really nice cask conditioned Cons: limited distribution
The quest for beer is a lifelong pursuit. My goal whenever I travel is to try as many local brews as possible. I like to seek out beers that are not readily available in my hometown. Recently, I had the pleasure of going to Austin for the ...
Pros: fresh on tap: nectar of the gods Cons: bottle: quality varies...
I got a half barrel of this specially brought in for my wedding reception. It is the best. I could drink it till the sun comes up. There was also an open bar at the party and, aside from a few of my beer-lovin frieds who were exclusively on the amber...
Pros: an outstanding version of an amber beer Cons: hard for me to get
There are certain beers that have been traditionally hard to come by in my area. I will occasionally stumble upon these beers at festivals or when I am traveling. They are not beers that I can stock for home consumption. That leads to limited...
Kalamazoo Brewing Company is one of my favorite craft- brewers in the United States. I have already sampled most of Larry Bell’s (the founder) brews, but there are still a few that I have not yet tasted. When I get the opportunity to try a new Bell’s...
Pros: Nicely balanced pale ale with an aggressive hop signature Cons: Now how did that pint glass get empty so fast?
It's funny how some beers just seem to cry out to be served in a particular type of glass -- or even one specific glass. If you're like me and collect beer glasses from different breweries and beer festivals, you probably enjoy trying to figure out which...
Pros: A wonderful all season ale Cons: Can't get it everywhere
I first met the brewer Brock in 1993 at a small wine shop in Houston, where he held a small tasting to promote his upstart brewing business. This was my introduction to the St Arnolds Beers, my favorite label. There are about 80+ beers on tap at my...
Pros: Available year round Cons: A little pricey to drink all night
Bell's Amber is one of the best beers from the best brewery in the nation. This beer comes on sweet, but not too sweet with an almost fruity tinge at the end. I love this beer because it is the most accessible Bell's brew that is available year-round....
Pros: Good hop character, careful choice of malt Cons: Not the best for any occasion
After downing a six-pack of Anchor Brewing Co.’s Liberty Ale (about which I wrote not too long ago), you could reasonably expect me to view any brew favorably that had a strong hop character along with a reasonable malt foundation. And you would be...
Pros: It's great beer Cons: It is not availiable out west.
Hands down Bells puts out some of the best beers on the planet. I'd have to consider myself an expert on drinking Bells beer (should I be proud of this?) Anyways, Bells Amber is no exception. First off this beer smells great, it has that floraly/fruity...
Pros: Drinks real easy for a hophead Cons: Everyone else would probably like more guts.
After hosing St. Arnold's kristall, I thought the least I could do was to give their Amber a fair shot. I've had this beer before and liked it, and I've heard that it is superlative on cask. Let's pour it out and take a look at it.
Pros: fresh, clean taste for an amber Cons: too sweet and fruity
"Fresh" is the first word that comes to mind for Catamount Amber. This ale has a fresh, slightly fruity bouquet and a light red amber color. It pours up a sweet, frothy cappuccino head with some staying power. It has a medium body that almost...
This beer was first introduced to me in 1994 at The GingerMan pub in Houston and it was love at first taste. This is one of the few hoppy beers that I have tried that I could drink all day. The key to this pale ale is the maltiness imparted by the...
Pros: Rich, sweet flavor that's not overwhelming Cons: none
As far as amber ales go, this is easily one of the best I've had. It has a strong fruity hops fragrance that engulfs your nostrils with every sip. The aroma also has hints of spicy malt. It has a striking bright copper color with a short-lived light...
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