Real McCoy Amber Ale
A good amber ale, very crisp and drinkable. Hop aroma is subdued, but a smooth (and slightly herbal) hoppy bitterness lends a very pleasant flavor. A malty sweetness is also present, but isn't overwhelming. The malty caramel taste goes well with the nice deep caramel amber color. This amber is clear, with little head, though I suspect the last person to wash the pint glasses at home may have used some soap! This is a very balanced amber ale, smooth and drinkable enough that I was surprised to see it has 6.0% alcohol by volume. I personally feel that more aroma would be a good thing, but this beer more than makes up for that in flavor and drinkability. I would definitely work this one into my rotation if I could actually find some in my area. Yet another beer to stock up on when driving through California...