1001 Beers

Beer No: 55
Page No: 68
Category: Amber

First a dark brown, then a brown, now an amber, it seems like I'm on a little tasting streak here.  But, no, it's just how the bottles have fallen.  However, someone that does specialize in streaks is Laurie over at 100 Beers in 30 Days.  She's taken beer drinking to the max, going through 100 Belgian beers in a scant 30 days and she's doing a wonderful job.  Her post on The Bruery beers was awesome, and who can argue with a whole post devoted to Flanders?  She's quickly made it through 57 and is well on the way to 100.

As for me, the Anderson Valley Boont Amber Ale was the second beer of the night for me, following Eric's Ale from New Belgium.  It was, quite simply, an amazing sour.  Even my friend who isn't a fan of the sour beers really enjoyed this one.  Billed as a sour for those who don't like sours and a fruit beer for those who don't like fruit beers, Eric's Ale delivers on that promise.  But even I, a sour beer lover, really enjoyed this beer.  And, it was also my 300th rating at Ratebeer, prompting this wonderful diddy to pop up after I had rated Eric's Ale at 4.2 / 5.0:

My review, cross-posted at RateBeer.com:

Anderson Valley Boont Amber Ale from Anderson Valley Brewing Company

Aroma: 6/10
Appearance: 4/5
Taste: 7/10
Palate: 3/5
Overall: 14/20

Rating: 3.4 / 5.0

Quick Look: Starts off strong and hoppy, finished with a malty flavor that is just right. A very nice Amber Ale.
In Depth: A very dark amber ale with a light, tan head when served. The aroma isn’t too strong - a hoppy waft originates with a slightly carmelized flavor in the first sip. This Amber Ale seemingly starts off too strong, but evens out and becomes easily drinkable.

(Review was from August 20th, 2002)