Samuel Adams Boston Lager - Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)

JamesMN

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Appearance: Translucent golden/straw color. Practically glows in the glass. Big sturdy looking off-white head that's sticking around(and left some decent lacing). Looks appetizing.

Aroma: Sweet bread and sourdough. Some hop aroma in the nose similar to a pale ale. But mostly dominated by the malt and bready notes.

Taste: The palate is dominated by the malt but still retains a good amount of bitterness from hops that seem to contribute more IBUs than flavor. Although, the more you drink the more the hop spice comes out and balances with the malt. The taste fits with the style but I'm not wowed by the flavor.

Mouthfeel: The carbonation is right on target and it is medium bodied. However, the malts become a little cloying and I would not call this beer refreshing. Average drinkability.

Final Thoughts: While Boston Lager probably the only Samuel Adams beer that I would buy a six pack of, I don't feel any urgency to go and do so. However, where "craft beer for the masses" is concerned, it does the job nicely.

Serving type: bottle

08-18-2012 04:05:14 | More by JamesMN

tennisoscar1

Delaware

4.5/5  rDev +18.7%

05-23-2013 05:25:33 | More by tennisoscar1

WillAndSarah

Alberta (Canada)

4/5  rDev +5.5%

05-22-2013 23:55:04 | More by WillAndSarah

zacky_U

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +18.7%

05-22-2013 20:59:03 | More by zacky_U

woostergooner

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +12.1%

05-22-2013 20:46:50 | More by woostergooner

NJBeer265

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

05-22-2013 20:00:27 | More by NJBeer265

Rdc67

Kentucky

3.25/5  rDev -14.2%

05-22-2013 19:59:15 | More by Rdc67

InspectorBob

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

05-22-2013 15:17:25 | More by InspectorBob

stella77artois

New York

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

05-22-2013 15:12:31 | More by stella77artois

dar482

New York

3.23/5  rDev -14.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25

It comes in a light golden amber color.

The flavor has a big malty and toasted flavor. There's a good bitterness on the finish. It has a decent mouthfeel. I prefer Brooklyn Lager with its more refreshing and hop flavor. Despite the bitterness, it still has that big maltiness.

It's quite a decent beer compared to the American Adjunct Lagers, but still a bit lacking for me.

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 08:34:20 | More by dar482

gtk1989

Illinois

3/5  rDev -20.8%

05-22-2013 04:22:01 | More by gtk1989

Erice78

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

05-22-2013 01:53:43 | More by Erice78

jonkerbaugh

Colorado

4.5/5  rDev +18.7%

05-21-2013 19:31:48 | More by jonkerbaugh

ChaseBacon

New York

3/5  rDev -20.8%

05-21-2013 13:29:11 | More by ChaseBacon

Crimsonfloods

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

05-21-2013 04:37:28 | More by Crimsonfloods

KingBiscuit

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

05-21-2013 01:56:25 | More by KingBiscuit

buzzy

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

05-21-2013 01:53:23 | More by buzzy

johntfox

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

05-21-2013 01:49:26 | More by johntfox

Kingcurio

Oklahoma

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

05-21-2013 01:39:08 | More by Kingcurio

Lucoli

New York

3.25/5  rDev -14.2%

05-21-2013 01:10:11 | More by Lucoli

seplo

Connecticut

3.25/5  rDev -14.2%

05-21-2013 00:23:38 | More by seplo

Slay40

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

05-20-2013 00:48:44 | More by Slay40

BRYeleJR

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +5.5%

05-20-2013 00:45:24 | More by BRYeleJR

ClayO

Arizona

4.25/5  rDev +12.1%

05-19-2013 21:28:44 | More by ClayO

NessaHilling

West Virginia

3/5  rDev -20.8%

05-19-2013 21:25:32 | More by NessaHilling