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

spitInTheOcean

Michigan

4.03/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

clear copper color. nice steady steam of bubbles. big white moussey head.

nice subtle malty aroma. spcey hop aroma, saaz? caramel. nicely balanced bouquet, just tres petite.

malty sweet upfront. hoppy finish. floral hop flavor in the middle balance with that caramel malt. a modest, but in no way timid palate.

medium/light body. crisp clean distinctly lager finish.

not bad. quite sessionable in fact. though it has in no way converted me from my preference for ales.

Serving type: bottle

12-07-2011 04:32:44 | More by spitInTheOcean

Spaz7

California

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

05-24-2013 21:36:48 | More by Spaz7

Gipsy_Danger

Illinois

4.13/5  rDev +9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Poured into a frosted chalice glass.

A: Pours pretty clear into the chalice, with a clear yet reddish-orange tinge.

S: Fairly strong hoppy smell. Strongest smell of hops I've encountered in a lager. Didn't dislike, but unexpected.

T: Strong initial hops flavor, but dissipates into a nice smoothness with tinges of alcohol as it finishes. Very impressed for a company that I've dismissed quite heavily. Quite sessionable as well.

M: Again, some hops bitterness/bite initally, but this dissipates to smoothness with some carbonation on the tongue. Overall, quite smooth.

O: Not a huge fan of the lager style overall, but this is quite the flavorful beer for its ABV. Would buy again.

Serving type: bottle

05-24-2013 01:48:14 | More by Gipsy_Danger

jkane101

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

05-24-2013 01:44:45 | More by jkane101

michael_laronn

Iowa

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

05-24-2013 01:43:10 | More by michael_laronn

adamwn

South Carolina

2.75/5  rDev -27.4%

05-24-2013 00:29:20 | More by adamwn

Tacoboomerang

Virginia

4/5  rDev +5.5%

05-24-2013 00:17:36 | More by Tacoboomerang

MarkQ617

Massachusetts

3.76/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

For the purposes of this review, had this poured from the bottle into a pint glass...but I've probably had about a hundred of these in my life. And it never disappoints. One of the best cold-brewed beers around. The color is an amazing copper. There's a nice hoppiness and malt balance that's very good. Very nice, full-bodied lager.

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 22:10:30 | More by MarkQ617

visionaries

California

4/5  rDev +5.5%

05-23-2013 17:39:38 | More by visionaries

FetMule

Sweden

3/5  rDev -20.8%

05-23-2013 16:38:05 | More by FetMule

Mike151014

South Carolina

4.75/5  rDev +25.3%

05-23-2013 12:06:20 | More by Mike151014

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