Buddy's Amber Tasting Notes

In anticipation of scores from Bluebonnet and NHC.

Buddy's Amber - Version 2

Appearance (0-3): Cloudy amber with a dense off-white head. 2 points.
Aroma (0-4): Spicy and hint of pine. Caramel notes with a slight metallic aroma. 3 points.
Taste: Hop/Malt Balance (0-4): Caramel and toffee notes cut by hops. 3 points
Aftertaste (0-3): Sweet malt with some pepper notes in the finish. Still some metallic flavors. 2 points
Mouthfeel (0-3): Good mouthfeel with a nice CO2 tingle. 3 points
Overall Impression (0-3): I'm not an amber fan, and this tastes like an amber. A little phenolic, but not bad. 2 points
15 points.