93 Elliot Ness Lager, Great Lakes Brewing Co. (OH). 6.2% ABV (12/11)
Deep amber copper color. Bright aromas of orange marmalade, pepper, and honey with a rich, chewy medium-to-full body and a long, peppery beet and leafy green hop finish.
92 Samuel Adams Boston Lager, The Boston Beer Co. (MA). 4.9% ABV (11/11)
Bright amber color. Precise aromas of caramel, toast, and earthy hops with a supple, dryish medium-to-full body and a long, crisp, and balanced toasty malt and grassy hop finish. A great, super clean all-purpose beer.
91 Riverwest Stein Beer, Lakefront Brewery (WI). 5.2% ABV (3/11)
Aromas of creamy orange chiffon, smores, and greens with a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and hints of dried meat, okra and roasted carrot on the finish. Very tasty and food friendly.
91 Keler 18, Damm Brewery (Spain). 6.5% ABV (12/11)
Aromas of spicy poached apple and bread pudding with a supple, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a long lemon curd, corn waffle and peppery radish finish. A rich, zesty lager.
91 Coney Island Lager, Shmaltz Brewing Company (NY). 5.5% ABV (11/11)
Deep reddish amber color. Aromas of toasty buttery praline and baked fruits with a chewy dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a long, roasted nut, honeycomb and grassy dusty earth finish. Nice intensity.
90 Mañana Mexican Style Amber Lager, Del Norte Brewing Co. (CO). 5.2% ABV (11/10)
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 sautéed and pureed root vegetables on the long finish. A very nice and funky food beer.
90 LTD 05, Full Sail Brewing Co. (OR). 5.6% ABV (4/11)
Deep copper color. Aromas of praline and grainy raisin toast with a supple, frothy dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a long, smooth finish. A very nice session beer.
90 Texas Red Amber Lager, Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. (TX). 4.5% ABV (12/11)
Deep amber copper color. Aromas of marinated okra, apple butter, and honeyed raisin toast with a supple dryish medium body and a hint of smoked meat and snappy, peppery, earthy hops on the finish. Excellent table-friendly balance.
90 Brooklyn Lager, The Brooklyn Brewery (NY). 5.2% ABV (11/11)
Hazy deep amber color. Aromas of toasty orange-nut pastry, honeycomb, and okra with a crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and dried mango, cracked pepper and leafy green hop notes on the finish. A nice, funky, earthy Old World styled lager that will be great with food.
89 Shiner Kosmos Reserve Lager, Spoetzl Brewery (TX). 5% ABV (11/10)
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). (11/11) %{Brewpub}
Aromas of orange and peach marmalades on buttered toast, coconut and Bit-o-Honey with a crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a zesty, honeyed, grilled citrus, root vegetable and radicchio-accented finish. A vibrant, fruity amber lager that marches to the beat of a different drummer.
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, apple sauce, and dry hay-like hop fade. A fruity take on an amber lager style and a very tasty one.
88 “150 Anniversario” Birra Ambrata, Menabrea (Italy). 5% ABV (12/11)
Bright amber color. Aromas of fig and peach pastries and citrus soufflé with a supple, dryish medium body and a crisp, citrus, grain, and peppered lettuce-accented finish.
87 Amber Ale (Brewed as a Lager), Cable Car (USA). 4.5% ABV (11/10)
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.
87 Amber Ale (Brewed as a Lager), Barrel Trolley (USA). 4.5% ABV (12/11)
Amber color. Aromas of pancakes and syrup and minty spice with a supple, off-dry medium body and a honeyed orange and peppery radish finish. Tasty.
87 Amber Ale (Brewed as a Lager), Wingwalker (USA). 4.5% ABV (12/11)
Pale amber color. Aromas of spicy frosted orange cake and praline with a crisp, fruity medium body and a long, fruity honeyed apple and wafer finish.
87 Point Classic Amber, Stevens Point Brewery (WI). 4.73% ABV (12/11)
Rich copper color. Aromas of frittata and fruit pastries with a supple, dryish medium body and a citrus, sprouts and apple-accented finish.
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.
86 Annie’s Amber Ale (Brewed as a Lager), High Noon Saloon & Brewery (KS). 5% ABV (12/11)
Lightly hazy deep amber color. Aromas of grainy pepper bread, dried fruits, and grass with a crisp, frothy medium body a roasted nut and tart citrus finish.
85 Amber Ale (Brewed as a Lager), Walker Brown (USA). 5.5% ABV (11/10)
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.
85 Lager, Tap Room 21 (USA). 4.5% ABV (12/11)
Pale amber color. Aromas of caramel fig and apple pastries and a crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium and a pear cider and jicama-accented finish. A fruity, ale-like lager.
84 Amber Ale (Brewed as a Lager), Wild Range (USA). 4.5% ABV (11/10)
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.
84 Lager, Gold Mine (USA). 4.8% ABV (11/10)
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.
83 Lager, Steel Kettle Whistle (USA). 4.8% ABV (11/10)
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 (11/10)
Deep golden color. Aromas of grain, cornhusk, and lemon yogurt with a soft, frothy dry light body and a crisp, easy-going sweet citrus soufflé and mineral finish.
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