Beer number 10 in my Duo beers I sent a Texas. A Huntsville Alabama Imperial Amber. I had this beer less than a year ago after having enjoyed a couple of IPAs. I believe it skewed my review somewhat. Although I still get the strong toasted Amber notes with alcohol, I now also have experienced the grapefruit citrus bitterness in the finish. It's very pronounced, especially at first. As you become accustomed to it, it recedes in intensity. This unique combination of Imperial Amber and the citrus flavors of an IPA deserves a better rating than before.

Sitting on my son's back porch with a close football game and an Alabama Imperial Amber ale. Something relaxing about sitting on a porch while it's raining. Moderate head, tan in color. Almost clear, red with some brown hues. Very light Amber aroma, less than I would expect from an imperial. Alcohol is immediately apparent. Still has the Amber quality but with a lot of flavor that is deeply roasted almost to the point of burnt. Finish has a quickly receding alcohol quality while the roasted Amber continues. The finish is actually the best part of the beer because the alcohol was a little overpowering for an amber.