Palmetto State meets Amber

South Carolina has much to offer besides remarkable coastal views and spectacular dinning...it offers beer. I had the change to sip a Palmetto Amber. Brewed locally in Charleston at the Palmetto Brewing Co. this beer is one of four beer types that they produce. Using the classic plant of South Carolina state flag Palmetto Ales' artwork is simple and pretty attractive. The coastline helps brings the drinking into a mental mindset before indulging, just as a good label should! The pour is nice, very little head and what little is there remains white and thin. Color is a fairly nice red/brown a nice basic color for the Amber name. The first taste on the tongue is nice and relatively smooth. Roasted malt coming through at the beginning but quickly overwhelmed by hops. Sweet Jesus, here come the hops, someone grab a life vest I'm drowning in too much overpowering hops and not enough malt or other flavor to balance! Get me outta here. It's sad. I was really happy with getting a local brew on a hot day and even having a "thumbs-up" from the waiter! Ohh well, at least the coastline and seafood are still amazing. Good luck. Cheers
Package: 7.4
Taste: 6.1
Aftertaste: 3.9
Color: 5.3