What kind of beer is Alaskan Amber?

REVIEW: Amber Alt-Style Ale from Alaskan Brewing

What does Alaskan Amber beer taste like?

Flavor: “Once again, a rich mélange of toasty, nutty, and caramel malt character. There’s a light touch of spicy hops but very low bitterness. Very smooth, lightly sweetish balanced finish. Mild fruity and floral esters add interest while remaining relatively crisp and drinkable.”

How did American Amber Ale get its name?

American Amber / Red Ale. Like most amber beers, American amber ale is named after the golden to amber color this American version of English pale ale exhibits. The color is derived from the use of caramel and crystal malt additions, which are roasted to provide amber beers with the color, body and flavor many beer fans have come to appreciate.

What kind of beer is an Alt beer?

Alaskan Brewing, Amber Ale (Juneau, AK) – While the name is deceiving, it’s identified as an “Alt Style Beer” on it’s label, this tasty, straight ahead ale is identified by the brewer as being alt due to it needing to “ferment more slowly and colder temperatures than most ales,” causing an aged or older beer.

What is the color of an Altbier beer?

Take your pick, but the extended conditioning mellows out this ale’s fruitiness and produces an exceptionally smooth, clean, and delicate brew. Its color ranges from amber to dark brown, carbonation is moderate, and while known to express the slightly spicy, herbal character of Noble hops, the key word here is balance.

When was Great Lakes Amber Ale first brewed?

First brewed as Great Lakes Amber in 1985, our flagship beer featured a series of shorebirds: a seagull, wood duck and a heron. As the brewery grew, the wood duck and seagull labels were phased out and the heron become the sole label for Amber Ale in 1990.