Beer of the Weekend #1,156: Amburana
I’m way behind on beer reviews, so let’s get caught up. The beer of the weekend two weeks ago was Amburana, brewed by the Confluence Brewing Company of Des Moines, Iowa. Serving type: 16-ounce can. “CANNED MAR/18/26” was printed on the bottom. Appearance: Poured into a tulip. The color was clean, clear, strawberry amber. Fluffy, off-white, bubbly head popped away evenly and left a bubbly skim. Smell: Nice and spicy. Yeast, cloves, maybe a hint of pepper, cinnamon, vanilla, bubble gum, and hints of fruit. Very intriguing and enticing. Taste: Warming, spicy, and a bit boozy. Lightly toasted malt and spices, cloves, bubble gum, cinnamon, vanilla, honey, and an alcohol edge, which gives it a Hot Toddy character. Fun facts about Amburana: • Style: Belgian blonde. Is it “blond” or “blonde”? I would assume “blond” but not according to BA. • Price: I forgot to grab the receipt, but I think it was around $11 for a 4-pack of 16-ounce cans at John’s Grocery in Iowa City. • Alcohol content: 7....
