Name: Mission Amber
Brewer: Mission Brewery (San Diego, CA)
Classification: Altbier
Alcohol: 5%
Thoughts: This beer may have Amber Ale written on the label but it is truly an Altbier, which is slightly different. An Altbier is a special style beer that founds its roots Dusseldorf, Germany. They are conditioned for longer periods of time than regular beers and a special type of rising yeast is used in the brewing process. Mission Amber pours a solid amber with an overflowing slightly tan head that laced around the glass very nicely. The smell of this beer is very heavy on the malts, but they were both sweet and toasted. Additionally there was some herbal hops in there, which really set this smell off. The taste was unexpectedly amazing! I got a lot more than I thought I was going to get. There were notes of caramel, hard baked bread, earthiness, and undertones of pine and maybe some phenols. The feel of this beer is slightly creamy and a little bit heavy. The dryness and warmth of the alcohol in the aftertaste round this beer out nicely. I really liked this beer as it is a step above the realm of Amber Ales. This one is getting a full recommendation.
Rating: 86/100
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