I am certainly a day late and a dollar shot on this post. But that is all subjective considering the beautiful weather our great state has been experiencing. I promise to try and write these suggestions further in advance.What I would like to bring to the table today is Michigan Brewing Company's Amber Lager. Beers are characterized into two separate categories when it comes to fermentation: Ale and Lager. A lager beer is bottom fermenting, which ferments at lower temperatures and for a bit more time than an Ale would. In this fermentation, more malt and hop balance are allowed to shine through, as lager yeast doesn't influence as much in the flavor or character in a beer.
Michigan Brewing Company compliments their Amber Lager as follows "Brewed in the tradition of the Austrian Vienna-style lager popularized in Bavaria’s Oktoberfest celebrations, Sunset Amber is a true cold aged lager beer. A perfect beer for those who want a full flavored brew without too much hop bitterness. Our amber lager shines like a golden sunset. The pleasant caramel flavor is lightly balanced with Northern Brewer and other hops to satisfy the palates of most beer lovers."
The "Amber" reference seen here, and in many other names, is derived from the use of more roasted malts, and can also be referenced as "Red" beer. Flavor profiles in this style can have malty, nutty, and caramel tones and is very tolerable for a beginner who may be weary.
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