When Riverside brewery first knocked the cap off its beer for public consumption, the '44' Amber Ale was arguably the beer that won drinkers over with a single sip. It has a more-than-generous hit of American Cascade and Centennial hops which are exquisitely balanced on a big, roasty malt backbone. The deep brown colour, the bigness, the boldness; serve this up to a room full of beer lovers and there'll be smiles all round.
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