This was the second to last amber ale I made in 2018; the year of ambers is almost over! So what we got?
There’s a good nose; rising bread scent, yeast and malt and I like it.
The flavor doesn’t quite hold up though, which is a little disappointing. It isn’t bad, but I was hoping for a little more malt character in there than I’m getting. There’s a roasted note, that doesn’t suck but it’s wiped out pretty had by some serious carbonation. The mouthfeel on my tongue is all sparkly, and that means the beer isn’t as smooth or drinkable.
It’s not a disaster by any means! I don’t hate this. I just was expecting a little better.
Brew date: 10/13/18
Steeping grains
1 lb C60
1 lb Special Roast
1 lb C20
Fermentables: 7lb LME
Hops: 1 oz Golding, .5 oz Nelson Sauvin @60
Yeast: Imperial Darkness (2nd use)
OG: 1.065
FG: 1.015
Bottle: 11/4
ABV: 6.7%
A pint for Dionysus 