Anyone remember the grocery store cooler back before it turned into a kaleidoscopic fantasy world of beer options? You pretty much had two choices: Regular or Light. In 1989, when we brewed our first batch of Full Sail Amber, not only was it the first Amber ale here in Beer Mecca (aka Oregon) -- it was the first craft beer to go into a bottle. And two things became immediately apparent. It wasn't Regular and it sure as heck wasn't Light. Our Amber is a sweet, malty, medium-bodied ale with a spicy, floral hop finish. It's brewed with 2-row Pale, Crystal and Chocolate malts. And we hop it with Mt. Hoods and Cascades. We're as proud of it today as we were back in '89. And over the years it's earned 12 Gold Medals at the World Beer Championships. Not that we're keeping track or anything.
Comments
Full Sail Amber Ale is Fantastic!
Appearance:
Dark Chestnut Color
Aroma:
Malt scents
Flavor:
A big, bold malt sensation that does not overpower you.
Mouthfeel:
Great malt feel, with very slight hop flavors
Overall Impression:
Full Sail Pale Ale is one of my top 3 Pale Ales, and the Amber Ale is equally impressive.
Comments:
Full Sail does it again. A great, full flavor to this, with a great balance of malt with slight hop flavor. High marks for this one!