Try?
So what is an Amber Ale anyway?
It's a style that has become quite popular in the past few decades, especially
here in the United States. I like to think of it as a big brother to pale ale,
very malty, yet not as hoppy as an ESB or IPA. It will usually be fruity,
sometimes similar to a red ale. The pale ale family is getting pretty big these
days, it seems.
Full Sail's Amber has an original gravity of 1.058 making it just a tad higher than normal. What does that mean you ask? Quite simply, the original gravity is the specific gravity of the wort (unfermented beer). The specific gravity of water is 1. So the higher the number, the denser the liquid and the more malt sugars it contains, generally meaning a beer with more body and flavor, and perhaps a higher alcohol content too. Full Sail Amber is slightly higher in that department too, weighing in at 6% by volume.
Full Sail Amber has a rich brown color with a gentle head formation and a strong fruity nose. The delicious malty palate is heavy with notes of chocolate and touches of fruit. A complex mouthfeel really makes you aware you are drinking a formidable brew. A respectably bitter hop finish and some alcohol warmth round out the beer nicely and provide good balance and drinkability.
A big beer to stand up to many dishes. To fully appreciate the complexity of the brew however,I suggest first trying it on a clean palate.
I don’t think I’d match this one with food. Had I a sufficient quantity of it however, I would enjoy it poured over vanilla ice cream.
Full Sail's Amber has an original gravity of 1.058 making it just a tad higher than normal. What does that mean you ask? Quite simply, the original gravity is the specific gravity of the wort (unfermented beer). The specific gravity of water is 1. So the higher the number, the denser the liquid and the more malt sugars it contains, generally meaning a beer with more body and flavor, and perhaps a higher alcohol content too. Full Sail Amber is slightly higher in that department too, weighing in at 6% by volume.
Full Sail Amber has a rich brown color with a gentle head formation and a strong fruity nose. The delicious malty palate is heavy with notes of chocolate and touches of fruit. A complex mouthfeel really makes you aware you are drinking a formidable brew. A respectably bitter hop finish and some alcohol warmth round out the beer nicely and provide good balance and drinkability.
A big beer to stand up to many dishes. To fully appreciate the complexity of the brew however,I suggest first trying it on a clean palate.
I don’t think I’d match this one with food. Had I a sufficient quantity of it however, I would enjoy it poured over vanilla ice cream.
And remember, try a new beer today, and drink outside the box.
*Pricing data accurate at time of review or latest update. For reference only, based on actual price paid by reviewer.
(B)=Bottled
(D)=Draft
