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James Squire Original Amber Ale

James Squire Original Amber Ale

James Squire Original Amber Ale - a full-bodied, smooth and creamy beer with a herbal aroma. In a blind test, our beer tasters recommend this beer.

Origin: Australia (NSW)
Alc/Vol: 5.0%
Tasting Info: Beer tasting 2 on 03/06/2005; beer sample 15 out of 20

Beer test results for James Squire Original Amber Ale

In a blind test, our beer tasters came to the following conclusions:
Appearance: Lovely toffee brown colour.
Aroma/Bouquet: High intensity, floral, herbal, fruity.
Taste: Full-bodied, smooth and creamy taste, slight hint of toffee. Good carbonation.
Summary: Recommended!

In a blind test of James Squire Original Amber Ale, our tasters commented:

“It’s an ale, so it’s as good if not better than the rest of the crap. Nice!”
“Unique and different! I love the smell and I really like the taste!”
“This beer has the oddest taste. What a weird brew.”
“Smells nice, tastes nice - but the aftertaste is a bit odd.”

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15 Comments

  1. January 3, 2006 @ 9:48 am

    Truthman said,

    rated 1 out of 5

    Weird as farkinesis, whatever that is. Low score, bad score, I hate this. no good.

  2. April 9, 2006 @ 6:16 am

    njvowerjf[ said,

    A fine brew that should be recommended to all. It is truly unique unlike the million other boring lagers on the planet.

  3. July 8, 2006 @ 9:55 am

    craig said,

    carlton draught #5 you judges are all phucked because ALL australian mass produced commercial beer is chit craig

  4. August 12, 2006 @ 10:49 am

    BeerMeister said,

    rated 3 out of 5

    This is a well rounded beer with some complex flavours. The aftertaste is a bit grating though. Minus 1 star for the “historic” anecdotes on the label […] more

  5. August 25, 2006 @ 9:36 pm

    amanda said,

    VERY VERY nice beer…i dont usually like alot of beers (besides the homebrewed stout) but this one has a lovely, unique flavour that even i could enj […] more

  6. March 24, 2007 @ 4:27 pm

    Don said,

    rated 5 out of 5

    One of Australia’s finest. Especially draught. Lovely complex flavours, just right for a savouring afternoon in my club. One wouldn’t believe it’s ma […] more

  7. September 29, 2007 @ 3:47 am

    greg said,

    rated 5 out of 5

    I was a bit reluctant to buy this beer, i’d never heard of james squire or heard anyone mention the name.. but im so glad i tryed it! This is by far o […] more

  8. January 22, 2008 @ 6:59 pm

    Jock said,

    rated 5 out of 5

    Personally I think it’s Australia’s finest beer right now .. and now that it’s on draft it’s even better … tastes like it should be more expensive t […] more

  9. January 30, 2008 @ 8:22 am

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  10. February 17, 2008 @ 10:36 am

    Nate Nitro said,

    rated 5 out of 5

    This beer is a definite win, not to get smashed on but to sit back and enjoy.

  11. September 9, 2008 @ 3:05 am

    Ratters said,

    rated 5 out of 5

    Agree with Jock - 5 out of 5 - a superb drop - lovely taste and smell, smooth and flavoursome - for it to be ranked 4 places behind Buddweiser is a co […] more

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  14. April 20, 2009 @ 12:47 am

    Howie said,

    rated 4 out of 5

    james Squire Amber Ale - excellent beer for drinking on a hot summer’s day. Great, slightly sweet taste. I bought a case and have not been disappointe […] more

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