Samuel Adams Cream Stout - Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)

dwpiercetx

Texas

5/5  rDev +27.2%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

This is my go-to beer. It's the only craft brew that is worth a flip at my HEB. I can sit down and relax while drinking this one...anytime. It's not too heavy but has a creaminess to it. Black coloring...tan head. Lacing all the way down the glass. I even HB'd one that I could match it with. Still waiting on the conditioning. If you were to ask me which beer should be a staple in everyone's fridge...this one. The price is better than other stouts too.

Serving type: bottle

02-03-2009 15:04:49 | More by dwpiercetx

PistolCreep

Florida

5/5  rDev +27.2%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Poured from a bottle out of a 6pk running at $8.99 to a tulip glass.

Appearance: Pours a nice dark color with a khaki color 2 inch head looks very creamy.

Smell: I pick up dark chocolate notes as the overall major followed by coffee,toffee and a nice sweet smell to top it off, almost smells like a chocolate cake an overall inviting smell.

Taste: Rich delicious taste from the minute you take the first sip you'll taste the coffee/dark chocolate a strong cacao taste comes as the after taste,the sweetness comes alive the body of the beer is bold very creamy the beer goes down smooth nothing to drink in less then a minute savoring this beer to the last minute is a must.

Overall: To round it up this is a excellent example of a stout one of my favorite beers from the SA collection I often have trouble finding this beer

Serving type: bottle

11-01-2011 12:31:01 | More by PistolCreep

billybob

Massachusetts

4.97/5  rDev +26.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

pours black in the glass with a medium tan two finger head that hold well and very nice lacing. rich coffee, sweet toffee aromas. taste, dark caramel, fresh brewed dark roast coffee and slightly bitter chocolate with hops coming through to balance it all nicely. smooth mouthfeel and very goog carbonation. glad its brewed year round because i could drink it year round for sure.

Serving type: bottle

03-09-2007 18:19:51 | More by billybob

generallee

New York

4.97/5  rDev +26.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Presentation: It was poured from a brown 12oz bottle into a pint glass. There was a best before date on the label.

Appearance: It has a very dark brow color that is very close to opaque in appearance. On top the head, which is dark tan in color, starts off thick and creamy then slowly settles down to thinner layer that has good retention lasting to the last sip. Its lacing is slick and slides down the glass as I drink.

Smell: The aroma has a big sweet and malty nose with a pleasant roasted character and a touch of chocolate and coffee notes.

Taste/Mouth feel: The taste starts off with a smooth malt flavor that builds a nice roasted character with the same hints of dark chocolate and roasted coffee in the aroma. Hop flavor is mild and adds only a slight metallic/herbal presence. The finish has a nice slow, somewhat dryer roasted coffee fade. On the palate it has a very creamy and smooth feeling. It has soft carbonation and a good solid medium to full body.

Notes: Outstanding!!! This is a very tasty stout with a nice slick creamy texture that I really enjoyed!!!

Serving type: bottle

05-10-2009 21:21:36 | More by generallee

beerjerk

New Jersey

4.97/5  rDev +26.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Dark, creamy goodness with strong tones of coffee, chocolate, and caramel. This is the Baileys of beer. Sweetness is just right, not overpowering. Rich, semi-thick feel when it goes down. Try this one immediately after vanilla ice cream for a real treat. My favorite offering from Samuel Adams so far, and one that I return to time and time again.

Serving type: bottle

01-23-2010 17:25:18 | More by beerjerk

JoLight

Georgia

4.97/5  rDev +26.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

The body is a black/darkest of brown color, with a light tan/off-white, creamy head that dissipates into a tiny layer of creamy foam. There is some lacing, but not as much as I expected.

The aroma is sweet, and typical of a stout. There's a little bit more of a vanilla hint to it than say, a Guinness. Some dark roasted malts hit the nose, followed by dark coffee, and some chocolate/cocoa as well.

As for the taste, it's sweet, sort of vanilla-like, with loads of dark coffee and dark chocolate, finishing with a slight vanilla/cream hint. The hop bitterness is very low; most of the bite comes from the carbonation, I would say. It is pretty carbonated.

The drinkability is beyond high, and an extremely smooth beer, at that.

Not to demean Guinness in any way, but I'd buy this over it any day of the year. This is one of my new favorite, year-round beers. I'm so glad I tried this.

Serving type: bottle

01-01-2012 04:32:27 | More by JoLight

brewdlyhooked13

Ohio

4.93/5  rDev +25.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

A wonderful SA product. The side of the bottle lends insight as to why it's called 'Cream' stout. Not just because it's sweet, but because 'back in the day' all other stouts were considered milk while Sam's brew was considered the cream. And there you are.

Pours smoothly and thickly into the glass with little fanfare and no splashing. I poured this into a standard pint glass although the bottle is 4 ounces shy, right? A fine aroma, reminded me of how Kahlua smells. Milk chocolate colored head, I didn't get much of one and what head formed didn't last very long.

Smooth on the drink, first impression is the chocolate and roasted grain, yielding in a few seconds to an initial coffee surge. That yields to a slight bitterness which doesn't really dry the mouth per se, just clears the way for this great resonating coffee finish, unlike the first. It's hard to explain, but the second coffee hit sort of combines with the olfactory after-processing of that first whiff. Sort of like the lingering smell of a freshly roasted bag of coffee beans, that smell is kinda in your mouth along with the taste, a great sensation I haven't experienced before. Maybe due to the reasonable alcohol level which doesn't clarify one taste component over another, but lets them meld happily.

Serving type: bottle

10-29-2002 12:07:49 | More by brewdlyhooked13

steelreign

New York

4.9/5  rDev +24.7%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Wow, I am blown away. I never thought that this stalwart of the Boston Beer Co. would be THIS good.... where do I start? The amazing frothy, bubbly head? The insanely captivating chocolatey, roasted malt aroma?? The dense, balanced, and bursting with malt cavalcade of flavors??? Oh forget it - just go buy it. It's a no-brainer...a truly perfect stout. I had seven of these last night at the pub, and it's amazing that I waited this long to try something that has been out so long and is so widely available. I think I found my new favorite session beer. Excellent!!

Serving type: bottle

08-29-2003 13:16:44 | More by steelreign

steinlifter

Massachusetts

4.9/5  rDev +24.7%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Poured a dark brown, thick rich head with good retention.
smell is of lightly roasted coffee and chocolate.
taste is EXCEPTIONAL! all kinds of flavors coming through here.
mouthfeel is rich and creamy.
drinkability is great! I have made this a session beer this winter...SOOOO much better than Guiness...just very satisfying...a VERY well done stout! love it!

Serving type: bottle

01-28-2011 00:54:43 | More by steinlifter

acevenom

Louisiana

4.88/5  rDev +24.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Pours dark brown with a finger length light brown head. There's an aroma of roasted malts and coffee. I can also smell some chocolate. The first sip delivers the roasted malt flavor as well as the coffee and hints of chocolate. There's a pleasing mild bitterness. The flavors linger on the palatte. This is mildly carbonated and abundant lacing is left on the glass. This beer is medium bodied and very smooth and creamy. This is a well balanced, top notch beer.

Serving type: bottle

02-18-2012 17:52:04 | More by acevenom

RBorsato

Virginia

4.85/5  rDev +23.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Black with ruby red highlights and a creamy brown head and decent carbonation which leaves sheets of lace. Sweet dark chocolate (unsweetened baker's chocolate?) aroma. Nice, chocolatey, roasty, and sweet but not nearly as sweet as Mackeson's. Medium-full bodied with a roasty espresso-like finish.

Per Label: Roasted chocolate malt, unmalted barley and English hops.

Per M.J. - U.B.: 1056 OG/14 P; 4.4% ABV; Pale, crystal, and chocolate malts, malted wheat, and roast barley; Fuggles and Goldings hops.

Per B.A.B. book: 5% ABV

Purchase Before: 02/2000
Tasted: 09/19/03

Serving type: bottle

09-19-2003 20:21:19 | More by RBorsato

BeefyMee

Connecticut

4.85/5  rDev +23.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

12oz bottle from the brewmaster's collection

Appearance: A blackish shade of black. Tan head. Nice lacing.

Smell: Coffee and cream. Mmmm.

Taste: Thank you lord. Thank you Boston Beer Company. The taste is rich and coffee-like. Just plain indulgent. There's some dark chocolate flavor as well. Strong coffee aftertaste.

Mouthfeel: Heavenly creamy and smooth.

Drinkability: One of the most drinkable beers I've ever had, regardless of being a stout. It took some considerable self-restraint to make the glass last twenty minutes.

Beef Notes: One of my all-tme favorites. This beer almost leaves me speechless. It's even one that many non-beer drinkers don't mind, and at $7 a six pack, you're not going to find better bang for your buck. I'll be drinking this for some time to come.

Serving type: bottle

02-10-2004 02:46:03 | More by BeefyMee

horshack7

Massachusetts

4.83/5  rDev +22.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Appearance: Out of a winter classics twelve pack it pours black as night with a thick tan cream head.

Aroma: The malt aroma is massive coming out of this wonderful stout. Tremendous chocolate notes along with coffee. Great hints of burnt hops that rise out of the top of this beauty.

Taste: A slight crispness to it at the start then it gets smooth and creamy. Big time chocolate espresso flavor with great notes of burnt hops. The dark roasted malts are incredible every flavor there is gargantuan.

Notes: This work of art is so drinkable such a prime example of a winter brew.Cheers

Serving type: bottle

11-24-2008 02:10:41 | More by horshack7

CaptJackHarkness

New York

4.83/5  rDev +22.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

I'll be adding this one to my "regulars" list,
This has a lot going for it: Creamy full head that lasts a while, deep dark color, non bitter (less hoppy?). Absolutely a more than one beer, beer!
I should point out the freshness date was close to passing (Sept.2011) so I would think it even better when "new"

Serving type: bottle

08-21-2011 17:01:50 | More by CaptJackHarkness

a061183

Arizona

4.8/5  rDev +22.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

A= Pours thick with a nice creamy head.

S= Not to strong for a stout but very coffe like.

T= I love the taste. Its strong expresso/coffe with a nice choclate finish to it. Its has many layers of flavors to it all which are great.

M= Light carbonation maybe medium but not very thick which is great and not too watery either just right.

D= This beer i can drink one after another easily. But i must say it is always is my last beer of the nite no matter what its delicious. Sam Adams makes great beers and i dont like people who knock them b/c they became big (just means all there brews are liked IMHO). I love the microbrews (Like Flying Dog or Descutes) but i wont hate on SA just b/c.

Serving type: bottle

Serving type: bottle

09-25-2008 11:17:58 | More by a061183

leipsicbob

Delaware

4.8/5  rDev +22.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

My first review here.

It's been in the refrigerator overnight, so it is COLD!

A: Looks good, quite a head, sort of like lightly toasted bread in color. about the consistency of whipped cream.

S: Smells like most beer at first, then gets a sense of grain & something I Can't rally place, but it is definitely good.

T: WOW! Creamy, a good grain taste, with some not-very-subtle overtones of coffee - I like that - and some chocolate. A definite aftertaste of coffee (But I don't remember noticing it the first time I drank it) to it.

M: A bit bland, no real carbonation to "fizz" it, and the creaminess seemed a bit weak. Not bad, mind you, just a bit weak.

D: Yes. Not as heavy as Guinness to me, less "edgy. too. As I finish this review I'm already looking forward to my next one.

Do I like it? It's been my favorite from Sam Adams ever since I discovered it @ 1 1/2 years ago. A Great Winter Beer. but I enjoy it all year around!

Serving type: bottle

08-08-2010 22:12:20 | More by leipsicbob

Murph

Arizona

4.78/5  rDev +21.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Pours an opaque brown with a rocky head that sticks before eventually dwindling to a nice lace. Smells of coffee and chocolate. The taste is great. A mocha flavor that finishes clean with almost no aftertaste. Smooth mouthfeel as the beer rolls across the tongue and palate. One of my favorites. I can drink this anytime with anything.

Serving type: bottle

02-11-2002 17:14:54 | More by Murph

beertaster13

Washington

4.78/5  rDev +21.6%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

The Sam Adams Cream stout pours a nice dark ebony black with a frothy brown milkshake looking head. The smell is of roasted malts and chocolate mocha. Hints of espresso. The taste is incredible, milky smooth with roasted aftertones. The best stout I've had and one to always have in my fridge. This is a perfect winter beer, fire, sweats and a nice cream stout. Excellent.

Serving type: bottle

01-05-2008 02:19:45 | More by beertaster13

Brad007

Vermont

4.75/5  rDev +20.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Pours a completely black color with a thin head and some lacing. Aroma is sweet and malty upfront with just a hint of roastiness. Taste is very nice, sweet, roasty and yet has a nice, clean finish. Leaves a roasty aftertaste that is somewhat sweet as well. It's not overly roasty nor overly sweet. Very drinkable as well. Definitely a beer I would drink again.

I think I lucked out on some very good brews from Sam Adams, based on such a random selection.

Serving type: bottle

09-16-2007 00:55:32 | More by Brad007

likethetaste

Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +20.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Wow! This is one fantastic brew! Poured very dark almost completely black. The foam was a lovely light brown color that had staying power. The smell was wonderful, smelling of coffee and dark chocolate. The taste was fantastic! Coffee with unsweetened dark chocolate flavors. The feel was just nice with a thick creamy feel that was nearly perfect.

This was good! And I will drink this over and over as much as it is available!

Serving type: bottle

10-30-2008 22:33:11 | More by likethetaste

Brewski4Drewski

South Carolina

4.75/5  rDev +20.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Samuel tells me to enjoy this brewski before the month notched as his raises his frothy flagon of fine fermentation...its notched November and it be September...yars good.
A: Poured into Samuel Adams perfect pint. Head is huge and darker than my khakis bruh. The head is more fingers than I can fit in the cargo pocket cuh. Blacker than Wesley Snipes Daddy neck. And I say his dad because his head is chunky as a muh-fugga and be hanging round eyy-where.
S:Woah Noah, this brew smells like cocoa coffee creme pie...a la mode wit eyy-thing.
T&M: Smooth n creamy goodness, mellow chocolate tones, nice big flavor that is too legit to quit...pounding these brews to chase the dragon that is the taste. Super Solid Stout (Sx3)
O: This brew is the shiznit, it doesn't weigh in at much but it makes up for that with its charisma. Shout outs to Ulmer at Greenes for the hookup on this, that kid will look out for good peoples. Killed the sixer as to steady my karma and appease the brew god, Ahura-Malta.

Serving type: bottle

09-11-2011 23:31:10 | More by Brewski4Drewski

Schmidts

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +20.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Pours coal black with nice tan Head. Smells of Chocolate, malts and coffee.
Taste is very ceamy and smooth wth tastes of roasted coffee Buttery Milk and sweet Coca. This is very creamy and refreshing in your mouth and a very nice cream stout. Samuel Adams has a very good one in this!
Give it a try

Serving type: bottle

12-23-2012 23:13:44 | More by Schmidts

Cyberkedi

Georgia

4.72/5  rDev +20.1%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Aroma is very strong and smoky, with hints of coffee and chocolate. It just screams "Drink me!" It pours a beautiful sable, nearly black and opaque, with a thick tan head. Flavor does not disappoint - it is rich and smoky with whispers of chocolate and coffee. It goes down smooth and lively and leaves a pleasant aftertaste like burnt coffee that has a touch of chocolate in it. A must for any stout and porter fanatic.

Serving type: bottle

07-01-2007 21:13:02 | More by Cyberkedi

FrankenBeerStein

Colorado

4.72/5  rDev +20.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

This beer is EXACTLY as it should be. Poured it out a bit "aggressively", so the head was larger than normal, but was tan and foamy as it would need to be. Lacing stuck to the glass very well. The smell is that of coffee, and the tastes that come through are coffee and chocolate, though that is mostly from the cream flavor. It is a very thick, very dark, slightly sweet and creamy stout. Absolutely fantastic.

Serving type: bottle

05-04-2011 08:24:05 | More by FrankenBeerStein

CaptDavyJones

New York

4.72/5  rDev +20.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured almost pitch black from a 12 oz bottle, with no ABV or freshness date. Some light penetration along the sides, but mostly pitch black.
Nice one finger mocha head that dissipates very slowly.
Aroma is pure goodness. A very nice blend of milk chocolate, cocoa and roasted malts.
Delicious stout, absolutely delicious. Smooth, silky with an almost full-bodied mouthfeel. Rich malty taste with hints of intermittent sweetness. Hands down one of the best beers brewed by Sam Adams. Easy to drink and a must try for all stout lovers.
Highly, highly recommended.

Serving type: bottle

10-04-2011 04:13:44 | More by CaptDavyJones