Harpoon Ale or New Amsterdam??
DGW...@psuvm.psu.edu
opinion on either of them. Thanx.
Alan Marshall
> I was just wondering if anyone has ever tried these, and would like your
> opinion on either of them. Thanx.
New Amsterdam? I presume that means New Amsterdam New York Amber Ale.
I'm not a big fan of the Amber style, but the New Amsterdam is about
the best I've tried. It has a slightly apricot tone to the malt and
is one of the better hopped Ambers. ** -> ***
Mass Bay (Harpoon) produces some of the best ales on the east coast.
The ale is very good (***) and while I gave the IPA the same rating, I
preferred it slightly more.
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Ignasi Palou-Rivera
> New Amsterdam? I presume that means New Amsterdam New York Amber Ale.
> I'm not a big fan of the Amber style, but the New Amsterdam is about
> the best I've tried. It has a slightly apricot tone to the malt and
> is one of the better hopped Ambers. ** -> ***
I normally stay away of most of the stuff called "amber" (be it lagers
or ales). I don't have anything against the original styles (even
though they are somewhat difficult to define), but I believe the term
has been overused. A lot of micros and brewpubs call lager their most
ordinary beer with the only peculiarity than a darker color than
regular megaswill (well, maybe a little more maltiness too).
For those car enthusiasts among us, "amber" in the beer world is
something comparable to "sporty".
Ignasi.
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Igansi.
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Ignasi Palou-Rivera pa...@osnome.che.wisc.edu
Dept. of Chemical Engineering U. of Wisconsin, Madison
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Mike McCall
:
: I normally stay away of most of the stuff called "amber" (be it lagers
: or ales). I don't have anything against the original styles (even
: though they are somewhat difficult to define), but I believe the term
: has been overused. A lot of micros and brewpubs call lager their most
: ordinary beer with the only peculiarity than a darker color than
: regular megaswill (well, maybe a little more maltiness too).
:
: For those car enthusiasts among us, "amber" in the beer world is
: something comparable to "sporty".
:
: Ignasi.
: --
: Igansi.
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: Ignasi Palou-Rivera pa...@osnome.che.wisc.edu
: Dept. of Chemical Engineering U. of Wisconsin, Madison
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the word amber is used so that novice beer-drinkers won't be overwhelmed by
a term that they've never seen before. Some places call a beer a "dark" when
in reality there are words which would describe much more accurately (stout,
porter, brown) what type of beer it is.
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Mike (My Brain is Flaming) McCall
Jeff Bilmes
In article <93336.001...@psuvm.psu.edu> <DGW...@psuvm.psu.edu> writes:
I was just wondering if anyone has ever tried these, and would like your
opinion on either of them. Thanx.
Yes, Harpoon is one of my favorite American ales (Harpoon ale that is,
they also have a lager and a few seasonal specialties). They are
rumored to have very strict storage and shipping rules, so stores can't
keep a huge inventory of Harpoon and let it sit in back for months.
Therefore, the beer you buy is always very fresh (I agree with
that). I think, perhaps, this is also the reason you can't get harpoon
on the west coast. If you ever visit the Boston area, make sure to
pick up a case or two (if they let you :)
-- Jeff
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Jeff A. Bilmes
<bil...@cs.berkeley.edu> <bil...@icsi.berkeley.edu>
Dept. of EECS International Computer Science Institute
Computer Science Division 1947 Center St. Suite 600
U.C. Berkeley Berkeley CA, 94704
Berkeley CA, 94720
Hans Lemke
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>In article <93336.001...@psuvm.psu.edu> <DGW...@psuvm.psu.edu>
writes:
> I was just wondering if anyone has ever tried these, and would like
your
> opinion on either of them. Thanx.
Harpoon is one of the most spectacular American ales that I have ever
tasted. It is hopped completely with cascades for that yummy fruity
flavor. If you get near Boston pick some up.
New Amsterdam is a pretty good brew too. I have found that a lot of bars
serve it as their "house Brew". Well worht checking out
Hans Lemke
Pat Stockton
if you do not like amber ales you should try two ive had in the last week
that were very yummi.
Rogue's St. Rogue Red Ale (is this an amber im not sure but its great brew!)
Boulder Amber Ale
what is the difference between an amber and a red ale anyway? just a
little diff in color?
take it easily :)
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Joseph Schumacher
My personal favorite is Full Sail Amber. It is fantastic.