Amber Lager

93 Samuel Adams Boston Lager, The Boston Beer Co. (MA). 4.9% ABV (10/10)
Deep amber color. Aromas of apricot butter and lemon-grapefruit marmalade on multigrain bread toasted with a round, chewy and frothy dry-yet-fruity medium body and a long, praline and spicy hop kiss. Very tasty and super sessionable.

93 Elliot Ness Lager, Great Lakes Brewing Co. (OH). 6.2% ABV (10/10)
Deep amber color. Aromas of cashew butter and brittle and honeyed fig bread with a silky soft fruity-yet-dry medium body and a long, lovely sautÈed root vegetable and polenta and straw-like hop finish. Flavorful, elegant, and stylish.

90 Mañana Mexican Style Amber Lager, Del Norte Brewing Co. (CO). 5.2% ABV (10/10)
Aromas of chestnut honey vinaigrette, fried egg whites, and thistle with a crisp, round dryish medium-to-full body and a nice interplay of sour citrus, praline, and sautÈed and pureed root vegetables on the long finish. A very nice and funky food beer.

90 Brooklyn Lager, The Brooklyn Brewery (NY). 5.2% ABV (10/10)
Aromas of lemon souffle, orange blossom honey, and nut bread dough with a supple, zesty dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a rich, intricate mosaic of grain, earth, nuts and dried citrus. An excellent marriage of malt in noble hops in a tidy, session friend frame.

90 Baltijos Dark Beer, Svyturys (Lithuania). 6% ABV (10/08)
Deep amber color with pillowy taupe head. Eucalyptus honey on pumpernickel aromas follow through on a soft, creamy entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with toasty praline and delicate spice notes. Finishes with a crisp toffeed fade with a hint of sautéed turnip.

90 Amber Ale (Brewed as a Lager), Roscoe’s Hop House (USA). 5.5% ABV (11/09)
Deep golden amber color. Aromas of peach jam on rye toast follow through on a supple entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with excellent balance and smoothness. Finishes in a pleasant baked apple and pear tart accented fade with crisp, lemongrass-like hops. Very nice.

89 Shiner Kosmos Reserve Lager, Spoetzl Brewery (TX). 5% ABV (10/10)
Brilliant light amber color. Bold apricot marmalade, orange blossoms, and fruit cake aromas with a crisp, racy, fruity-yet-dry medium-full body and a long, crisp and quenching citrus butter, jicama and wheat grass finish. Delicious.

89 Kutchasunt Amber Lager, Bastone Brewery (MI). 5.85% ABV (10/10) %{Brewpub}
Hazy copper amber color. Aromas of candied apricot, orange cake and faint lemon soap with a supple, chewy fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body and a long, spicy praline, dried citrus and grassy hop finish. Very tasty.

89 Amber Ale (Brewed as a Lager), Wingwalker (USA). 4.5% ABV (10/10)
Dark amber color. Robust peach marmalade, caramel apple and honeyed raisin toast aromas with a rich, frothy dry-yet-fruity medium body and long tangy chocolate frosted orange sorbet and cake finish. A complex, atypically fruity lager that will do well with spicy cuisine.

89 “150 Anniversario” Birra Ambrata, Menabrea (Italy). 5% ABV (10/10)
Rich amber color. Rich toasted raisin nut sunflower bread and cocoa aromas with a round, supple, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a crisp, honeyed roasted nut and roasted root vegetable accented finish. A very nice food beer.

88 Pre-Prohibition Style Amber Lager, Lucky Bucket Brewing Co. (NE). 4.5% ABV (11/09)
Pretty golden amber color. Interesting mild aromas of buttery toffee and pound cake follow through on a round, supple entry to a dryish medium body with clean toasted grain and nut notes. Finishes with a gentle, delicate melon, baked bean and grass accented hop fade. An easy drinking session or banquet style beer.

88 Amber Lager, Trouble Brewing (USA). 5% ABV (11/09)
Deep amber color. Aromas of honeyed raisin bread toast and peach butter follow through on a smooth, supple entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with nice depth and balance. Finishes with a lemon curd, applesauce, and dry hay-like hop fade. A fruity take on an amber lager style and a very tasty one.

87 Amber Ale (Brewed as a Lager), Cable Car (USA). 4.5% ABV (10/10)
Golden amber color. Honeyed corn bread and apple fritter aromas with a crisp, round, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a smooth, grainy pastry dough, orange and pear butter accented finish.

86 Stejar Pilsner, Ursus Breweries (Romania). 5.5% ABV (10/08)
Bright golden amber color with a high foamy head. Mild frosted cereal and creamy nougat aromas follow through on a soft, silky entry to a dryish light-to-medium body with melon custard and caramel drizzled grapefruit accents on the zesty, honeyed nut finish. Nice balance and style, if a little too light in color for the style.

86 Point Classic Amber, Stevens Point Brewery (WI). 4.7% ABV (10/10)
Bright copper color. Aromas and flavors of chestnut honey and dark raisin-date bread with a round, crisp medium body and a touch of apple, wafer, and orange jelly on the long refreshing straw-like hop finish. Very nice.

86 Lager, Tap Room 21 (USA). 4.8% ABV (10/10)
Yellow color. Grainy pastry dough and lemon sorbet aromas and flavors with a soft, fruity light-to-medium body and a spicy applesauce and grassy earth finish. Tasty.

86 Amber Ale (Brewed as a Lager), Tap Room 21 (USA). 5.5% ABV (11/09)
Bright amber color. Aromas of dark bread toast and faint brown sugar follow through on a round, supple entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with toasty praline and baked fruit tart notes. Finishes with a crisp, wheatgrass-like hop and caramel fade.

85 Amber Ale (Brewed as a Lager), Walker Brown (USA). 5.5% ABV (10/10)
Deep golden amber color. Aromas of pistachio brittle and bread pudding with a round, fruity medium body and smooth honey ice cream and baked pear finish. A smooth, satisfying beer.

84 Swiss Style Amber Lager, Minhas Craft Brewery (WI). 5.5% ABV (10/08)
Rich copper amber color with a lacy head. Cocoa-dusted praline with hints of dried peach and orange marmalade follow through on a soft, gentle entry to a dryish medium body with nutskin and pumpernickel notes. Finishes with crisp, citrus peel and mossy earth fade.

84 Lager, Gold Mine (USA). 4.8% ABV (10/10)
Bright golden yellow color. Aromas of roasted corn and scrambled eggs with a round, frothy dryish light-to-medium body and a smooth, tangy grain and apple skin finish.

84 Amber Ale (Brewed as a Lager), Wild Range (USA). 4.5% ABV (10/10)
Golden amber color. Aromas of peach butter and honeyed raisin toast with a supple dry-yet-fruity medium body and a citrus, pear skin and mossy stone accented finish

83 Lager, Steel Kettle Whistle (USA). 4.8% ABV (10/10)
Bright golden color. Aromas of lemon gelato and omelet with a crisp, round dry-yet-fruity light body and a tangy tart green apple and jicama accented finish.

83 Lager, Seven Kings (USA). 4.8% ABV (10/10)
Deep golden color. Aromas of grain, corn husk, and lemon yogurt with a soft, frothy dry light body and a crisp, easy-going sweet citrus soufflé and mineral finish.