Natty Greene's Buckshot Amber Ale

September18, 2016 -

I bought a six-pack of this local Greensboro, NC this summer while on a baseball road trip. I really love Amber Ales and was really looking forward to trying this one. Now I am in no way a Beer Judge but I want to use the form going forward so I can represent my thoughts and compare to other beers with a set scale. So here is my first judging.

Natty Greene's Buckshot Amber Ale:

Aroma - 10/12
This has the aroma of what an Amber Ale should smell like. There is a real malt smell to this mixed with a honey aroma. Really nice smell. No off aromas.

Appearance - 3/3
Very clear amber color. Lives up to its namesake.

Flavor - 17/20
Flavor is extremely smooth. I really like this. It has a slight warm taste and is best suited for fall. Has a sweet maltiness that is not too bitter. Natty Greene's says it has six different malts and has mild American hops. Good overall flavor.

Mouthfeel - 4/5
Very smooth. No coating of the mouth with stickiness. Very clean.

Overall Impression - 8/10
It may be the age of the beer but carbonation was low. Still, even though it might be a little old, it was still a great beer.

Score - 42/50


Natty Greene's website has nothing else really about this beer. But if you happen to be in Greensboro, grab one of these.