Buffalo Drinks is a blog that focuses on where and how to drink well in the Greater Buffalo - Niagara region. From beer, to wine, to classic cocktails, Buffalo Drinks aspires to bring you news about, and suggestions on finding local wineries, breweries, taverns and cocktail lounges. We will also feature tips and recipes for cocktail making and entertaining at home. Are you visiting Buffalo NY and looking for a good pub, or a place for a drink after dinner? You've come to the right place. Let us be your designated driver - and come along for the ride!

Friday, September 10, 2010

And Now for Something (not) Completely Different

Better than meh!

War of 1812 Amber Ale
Sackets Harbor Brewing Company, Sackets Harbor NY
Brewed for SHBC by High Falls (Genesee) Brewery in Rochester NY

Posted by far2gone
I first purchased War of 1812 Amber Ale to bring to a gathering at a friend’s house. I needed a good “all purpose beer”. SHBC’s website describes War of 1812 Amber Ale as “a nutty malt flavor which is balanced by a citrus hop flavor and classic ale fruitiness”. I do agree with the nutty malt flavor, which definitely predominates. There are also hints of caramel. However, I did not detect any of the fruitiness they mentioned. Try it for yourself and you be the judge. This isn’t to say I didn’t enjoy War of 1812; it’s a quaffable beer but just doesn’t rise above the rest. What did stand out is that six packs are buy one get one free at Consumers Beverages. This influenced me in buying it the first time, but it was the drinkability that keeps me coming back.