Review: James Squire Amber Ale

[rec]

Considering all of my pro-Belgian beer converse lately, I thought I'd throw this in to stirr up the pot...

When I can't get my hands on a Belgian beer, this is what I'm drinking. You're right, it's not a lot like a Belgian ale, if anything it's English, but has a strikingly strong and full flavour which I've really grown to appreciate.

It reeks of malt and hops; you can almost taste it before taking a sip. Like the Golden Ale, it screams boutique, and is perfect for changing things up but definately not a session beer as the taste can become tiresome after a few.

It's quite complex but well-rounded. You'll taste nuts, fruit and florals. Served cold it's quite refreshing, but for the best flavour having it served a bit warmer than most pubs have it on tabe would be recommended.

I'd almost say it's my favourite Australian beer, if only I didn't get sick of the taste after so few at a time.

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Edit for swamp rat: Price per stubby is $2.40 at 1st Choice Liqor/Dan Murphy's

[RossMan]

Had one of these for the first time over dinner, was quite nice but nothing to blast me away.
4 stars from me.

[Milenko]

rec You'll taste nuts

Your reviews are well written, but they confuse me.
Beer has a Boutique? I thought that shit was reserved for like, Pot Pourri and shit. :P

[rec]

Boutique means specialty or fasionable... generally demonstrating unique and exclusive characteristics.

It's not a "normal" beer.

[Milenko]

Ah ok.
Well, I drink Melb-Reds so what would I know

[Eater_Of_Souls]

*shudders*

[Xaine]

Do a review on Southwark Bitter!!

(wonders if rec can accurately describe the taste of 3 day old wet dish cloths).

[dragon xr]

where can i aqurie this jame squire beer, (any certain stores or bottleo's?)

[rec]

Xaine; Just for shits and giggles, I picked up a stubby at Dan Murphy's as I had to get some Belgian Beer for a dinner party tonight.

I didn't pour it into a glass so can't discuss aesthetics, however the aroma is near non-existent. What you can smell isn't really rich in any distinction, and is not dissimilar to other entry-level brews found locally.

It does have a smooth mouth-feel, but that was where the approachable traits of this brew stopped. It tastes sweet and sports a tinny aftertaste with resemblance to household chemicals...

I'm not sure if beers get much worse than this, but it's one I'd flat-out recommend avoiding.

Dragon; I was just down at Dan Murphy's and it appears they had most of the range. In Sydney they're found on tap at almost every pub, but aren't so prominant anywhere else.

[dragon xr]

cheers ill gab a 6pac later on today and give it a go