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

Stoneman78

California

4/5  rDev +19%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

On draft in Milwaukee

Appearance is a slightly murky orange/yellow hue, thin white foam sustains, watery lacing quickly falls

Smell is a range of spices (nutmeg, vanilla, paradise seeds), light malts, yeast, wheat, and grassy hops

Taste is spicey throughout, the wheat yeast dominates, bread and pale malts enter midway, slight chalk, finishes very dry

Mouthfeel is medium-bodied, creamy smooth texture, ample carbonation

Drinkability is moderate, great spice and flavor profile, unique, can be a bit biting for drinking in larger quantities, refreshing ale that surprised me as i am not a huge fan of the style

Serving type: on-tap

06-25-2008 06:10:32 | More by Stoneman78

planbee

North Carolina

2.5/5  rDev -25.6%

05-24-2013 01:37:22 | More by planbee

lefty

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -3.3%

05-24-2013 01:32:22 | More by lefty

bsuedekum

Missouri

3/5  rDev -10.7%

05-24-2013 00:19:41 | More by bsuedekum

Tacoboomerang

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-24-2013 00:17:54 | More by Tacoboomerang

CBPAS

New York

2.75/5  rDev -18.2%

05-23-2013 23:59:56 | More by CBPAS

stella77artois

New York

3/5  rDev -10.7%

05-23-2013 18:22:17 | More by stella77artois

tennisoscar1

Delaware

3/5  rDev -10.7%

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

Wally

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-23-2013 00:08:20 | More by Wally

ChrisMon02

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -3.3%

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

Pacioli1445

South Dakota

3/5  rDev -10.7%

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

zacky_U

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +33.9%

05-22-2013 21:01:16 | More by zacky_U

Rdc67

Kentucky

3/5  rDev -10.7%

05-22-2013 19:41:48 | More by Rdc67

DeekNayvuz

Montana

2/5  rDev -40.5%

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

Erice78

Florida

3.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-22-2013 01:49:39 | More by Erice78

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

JMS1512

New Jersey

2.5/5  rDev -25.6%

05-22-2013 00:33:33 | More by JMS1512

HopsConley

Rhode Island

3.25/5  rDev -3.3%

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

jonkerbaugh

Colorado

4/5  rDev +19%

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

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

johntfox

Florida

3.5/5  rDev +4.2%

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

ChaseBacon

New York

3/5  rDev -10.7%

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

Lucoli

New York

2.5/5  rDev -25.6%

05-21-2013 01:11:06 | More by Lucoli

JP412

Maryland

3/5  rDev -10.7%

05-20-2013 23:21:26 | More by JP412

thampel09

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev +4.2%

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