Samuel Adams Summer Ale - Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)

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rAvg: 3.36
pDev: 17.26%
Reviews: 1477
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Brewed by:
Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams) visit their website
Massachusetts, United States

Style | ABV
American Pale Wheat Ale |  5.30% ABV

Availability: Summer. bottle (1159), on-tap (316), can (2)

Notes:
An American Wheat, brewed with malted wheat, lemon zest and grains of paradise - a rare pepper from Africa first used as a brewing spice in the 13th Century to create a crisp and spicy flavor and body.
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Reviews by DrJoe82:
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DrJoe82

Illinois

2.5/5  rDev -25.6%

01-31-2013 00:21:16 | More by DrJoe82
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tennisoscar1

Delaware

3/5  rDev -10.7%

05-23-2013 05:26:09 | More by tennisoscar1
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Wally

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-23-2013 00:08:20 | More by Wally
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ChrisMon02

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -3.3%

05-22-2013 22:57:27 | More by ChrisMon02
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Pacioli1445

South Dakota

3/5  rDev -10.7%

05-22-2013 22:28:16 | More by Pacioli1445
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zacky_U

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +33.9%

05-22-2013 21:01:16 | More by zacky_U
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Rdc67

Kentucky

3/5  rDev -10.7%

05-22-2013 19:41:48 | More by Rdc67
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DeekNayvuz

Montana

2/5  rDev -40.5%

05-22-2013 19:15:07 | More by DeekNayvuz
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Erice78

Florida

3.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-22-2013 01:49:39 | More by Erice78
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hdf561

Virginia

3.7/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Had it out of a bottle in a make your own 6 pack at my local grocery store

Can smell the lemon peel right off the bat as it is very strong to the nose, a little hint of the wheat as well but the lemon really over powers the nose.

Taste is smooth no bitter, no real after taste and a very drinkable beer. This to me is a great summer beer and I recommend it to anyone looking for an enjoyable summer beer to drink. It is not as light as a bud light coors light etc. but if your looking for a lighter beer with some flavor then this is the beer for you

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 00:44:36 | More by hdf561
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JMS1512

New Jersey

2.5/5  rDev -25.6%

05-22-2013 00:33:33 | More by JMS1512
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HopsConley

Rhode Island

3.25/5  rDev -3.3%

05-21-2013 21:52:34 | More by HopsConley
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jonkerbaugh

Colorado

4/5  rDev +19%

05-21-2013 19:30:17 | More by jonkerbaugh
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MarkQ617

Massachusetts

3.54/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

Totally decent wheat beer for summer. Had this poured from a bottle into a pint gass. I've always liked the soft hazy yellow-gold of a Sam Summer, I think it has a color that is less pale and hazy than a lot of wheat beers, but isn't too gold. Just a somewhat unique appearance. The lemon flavor is...a bit strong, but not so bad as to be a turn-off.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 18:50:06 | More by MarkQ617
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johntfox

Florida

3.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-21-2013 17:59:18 | More by johntfox
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ChaseBacon

New York

3/5  rDev -10.7%

05-21-2013 13:28:30 | More by ChaseBacon
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Lucoli

New York

2.5/5  rDev -25.6%

05-21-2013 01:11:06 | More by Lucoli
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JP412

Maryland

3/5  rDev -10.7%

05-20-2013 23:21:26 | More by JP412
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thampel09

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-20-2013 20:14:41 | More by thampel09
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Bikeboy1

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-20-2013 20:14:12 | More by Bikeboy1
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MJSJr

Ohio

2.75/5  rDev -18.2%

05-20-2013 16:25:57 | More by MJSJr
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ppvora

Pennsylvania

2.7/5  rDev -19.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75

Appearance: This beer was on tap at a local restaurant. Got myself a 16 oz. glass. Nice gold color, but hazy, with plenty of bubbles. One finger of head that took a couple of minutes to dissipate.

Smell: Mostly malty smell. No hops and no complexity.

Taste: Malty taste. Refreshing summer ale. Very little in this beer that harkens to what made Samuel Adams famous. No hops, no complexity.

Mouthfeel: Very consistent with the taste of the beer -- no big change.

Overall: Refreshing malty beer. No hops, no complexity. It appeared inviting, but...c'mon...I expect greater things from the brewery that brought us Sam Adams!

Serving type: on-tap

05-20-2013 14:35:02 | More by ppvora
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sparx1100

Minnesota

2.5/5  rDev -25.6%

05-20-2013 03:16:46 | More by sparx1100
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GreesyFizeek

New York

3.75/5  rDev +11.6%

05-20-2013 00:58:49 | More by GreesyFizeek
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Slay40

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-20-2013 00:46:08 | More by Slay40
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Samuel Adams Summer Ale from Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
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