Style:
Alt. The name of this beer style comes from the German word "alt" meaning "old". This refers to the aging that alts undergo since they ferment more slowly and at colder temperatures than most ales. Slow fermentation helps condition the flavors in Alaskan Amber, contributing to its overall balance and smoothness.
Flavor Profile:
Richly malty and long on the palate, with just enough hop backing to make this beautiful amber colored "alt" style beer notably well balanced.
History:
Alaskan Amber is based on a recipe from a turn-of-the-century brewery in the Juneau area. It was voted "Best Beer in the Nation" in the 1988 Great American Beer Festival Consumer Poll.
Ingredients:
Water, malt, hops and yeast with no adjuncts, no preservatives and no pasteurization. Our glacier-fed water originates in the 1,500 square-mile Juneau Ice Field. The malt is a rich blend of premium two-row Pale and Crystal malts. Cascade hops from the Yakima Valley and imported Czechoslovakian Saaz hops impart bittering flavors and aromas.
Recommendations:
Great with a variety of foods. Serve with king or silver salmon, flavorful meats and hearty Italian dishes. Perfect with pizza. A good beer for the first-time micro drinkers as well as seasoned connoisseurs.
Specifications:
Original Gravity: 1.054, ABW 4.0%, ABV 5.0%, Bitterness: 18 IBU, Color 22 SRM
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by slowrunner77 from Reno, NV, USA who has tried this beer many times. (12/29/2008 6:18:07 PM)
"this is an old standby. always pretty good, never great. nicely blanced, malty brew, with just enough hops to take notice. On par with full sail. get it if it's on sale."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.3)
Sampled: Bottle, Forced Draught Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.33 Unit Cost: $1.77 per Pint
[2] Review by HonkeyMoFo from Denver, CO, USA who has tried this beer once. (8/18/2008 2:34:18 AM)
"Pours dark red/brown with full tan head and excellent lace. Aroma of hops, citrus, pepper/spices, mint, bitter. The mouthfeel is rich, smooth, and silky. Fresh flavors of caramel malts, light hops, citrus, spices, and some tart. "
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.8)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[3] Review by Suds McDuff from Suds City, AleTown, USA who has tried this beer once. (7/22/2008 9:08:03 AM)
"had at the 1st ever Stumelagram tasting ... been wanting to try this one for aaages! ... honey and meaty aromas .... some nice looking foam and head action ... a simple but really enjoyable beer... pours orange ... a very people friendly altbier ... happy to have tried it but ...next!"
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.3)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $3 Unit Cost: $4 per Pint
[4] Review by jppw from Parker, CO, USA who has tried this beer once. (6/11/2008 12:44:14 PM)
" Not one of their best beers. Poured a nice amber color with almost no head. It smelt slightly of carmel malts. The flavor was pretty bland. It had a little malt and grass flavor. The Alaskan Pale in much better than this beer."
Aroma:
5/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
5/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(2.9)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.33 Unit Cost: $1.77 per Pint
[5] Review by zythum from union city, CA, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (5/11/2008 5:33:35 PM)
"Pours a nice amber color bordering copper. Small frothy head, disappears quickly, leaves a lingering ring of head. Aromas of sweet malts and toffee. Flavor is lightly sweet, toffee, caramel. Light and easily drinkable on a warm day. Hints of honey as it warms."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.5)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 72oz @ $6.99 Unit Cost: $1.55 per Pint
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(3.3)
