Rich ruby pour with great floral and hops aroma. Sturdy head, off-white with small tight bubbles. The lacing on the glass is thick.

The taste is fruity, but in a good way. It is light and refreshing.

Once the head mostly dissipated, there were “pebbles”. These were little nodules of the head floating on the top of the beer. There’s nothing wrong with them, I guess, but it is a little off.

I was over at Western Market after picking up my glasses with the new prescription. I almost picked up another Michigan brew when I saw the Michigan Brewing Company’s combination pack. I opted for it, of course, and will post my thoughts and findings on the brews.

This amber lager is an interesting brew. It’s similar to but less hoppy than a Magic Hat offering that I’ve yet to review. I recommend both, certainly this one for a wider audience. Snobs and neophytes can be boosters for this one.

Presentation

In typical Michigan Brewing Company tradition, there’s a descriptive picture inside a banner circle. The bottles are dark, as they should be. I picked this up as part of a twelve bottle multi-pack.

Pour

Amber definitely describes the color. There was a smallish but decent frothy head.

Aroma

The smell was slightly hoppy and fragrant, almost floral.

Taste

The brew hit me as more sweet than the average lager. There was also something, almost cinnamon but not, with caramel to boot.

Reviewer’s Grade

B-

From the Brewer

“Brewed in the tradition of the Austrian Vienna-style lager popularized in Bavaria’s Oktoberfest celebrations, Sunset Amber is a true cold aged lager beer.  A perfect beer for those who want a full flavored brew without too much hop bitterness.  Our amber lager shines like a golden sunset.  The pleasant caramel flavor is lightly balanced with Northern Brewer and other hops to satisfy the palates of most beer lovers.“

Statistics

Price/Quantity: $8.99/6 pack 12 ounce bottles
ABV: unknown
IBU: unknown
Calories: unknown
Suggested Glass: Pint glass
Website: Michigan Brewing Company