New Holland Sundog Amber Ale

The second candidate for our next keg hails from Holland, Michigan. New Holland's Sundog Amber Ale was reasonably priced for a 1/6 barrel (~$70).



I am somewhat familiar with the New Holland Brewery's offerings because the brewpub often has their craft beers on tap, but I had not tried this one before. My husband and I enjoyed this beer while eating some homemade popcorn and watching a terrible movie. We both agreed that it was the best candidate so far for our next keg. The label features a silhouette of a dog (looks somewhat like a coyote) basking in the rising sun.

Appearance: Caramel-colored with 1/4 inch of head which lasted for a short time before dissipating.
Smell: Toasty and warm with hints of nuttiness.
Taste: Nice and malty with a touch of caramel. Somewhere between a sipping beer and a chugging beer.
Mouthfeel: This looks like it would be a beefy beer, but it's actually smooth with moderately low carbonation.

Overall this beer is QUITE TASTY. Similar to the Smuttynose Old Brown Dog Ale, I'd pair this with flavorful food or just a nice beer to nurse while relaxing.

I give NEW HOLLAND SUNDOG AMBER ALE 7/10 stars.