Riverside Brewing Co. Forty Four American Amber

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.