LongShot Weizenbock - Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)

ricchezza

Massachusetts

4.55/5  rDev +16.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Pours a cloudy dark brown.
Smells smokey. With just a hint of clove (which I couldn't place until I read the label afterward).

Taste/ mouthfeel = Thick, smoky and rich malts. A creamy almost banana-like finish.

I personally tend to not be so fond of wheat beers, but this is one I could drink regularly. I recommend it.

Serving type: bottle

02-23-2008 16:17:38 | More by ricchezza

Bill235

Ohio

4/5  rDev +2.6%

05-09-2013 18:28:42 | More by Bill235

EvanWilliams

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

12-23-2012 05:20:10 | More by EvanWilliams

t0rin0

California

4/5  rDev +2.6%

11-10-2012 14:34:47 | More by t0rin0

djrn2

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -16.7%

06-12-2012 23:11:00 | More by djrn2

40451

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

05-19-2012 01:07:05 | More by 40451

odbjs735

New York

2.5/5  rDev -35.9%

05-07-2012 07:08:04 | More by odbjs735

jfcaa193

Connecticut

3/5  rDev -23.1%

01-30-2012 02:29:52 | More by jfcaa193

imperialking

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -10.3%

01-21-2012 01:09:08 | More by imperialking

Stoffel

Texas

3/5  rDev -23.1%

12-31-2011 23:31:25 | More by Stoffel

JohneHoodlum

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +2.6%

12-05-2011 02:26:54 | More by JohneHoodlum

THECPJ

Delaware

4/5  rDev +2.6%

11-29-2011 19:32:39 | More by THECPJ

rab53

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +2.6%

11-25-2011 04:29:51 | More by rab53

aanth

California

3/5  rDev -23.1%

11-18-2011 03:32:20 | More by aanth

mikesgroove

South Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -10.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

grassy grain like smells in hear with a decent enough amount of yeast thrown in for good measure. full of life and grain for that matter. A very Belgian like flavor, witha good amount of light fruit like yeast and hints of pears and apples mixed in among the various grain like flavor

Serving type: bottle

11-15-2011 02:40:43 | More by mikesgroove

July2Nov

Hawaii

3.5/5  rDev -10.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Appearance: Nice frothy one inch head. Good carbonation. Color is a lighter shade of mahogany.

Smell: Sweet with raisin hints along with the alcohol. Caramel notes also coming through with what appears to be a bubble gum/cotton candy scent as well.

Taste & Mouthfeel: Hearty upon contact. Has a sweet biscuit flavor. Then that raisin hue comes into play. An ever so slight clove/perfume mixture comes next and then a subtle sting of alcohol at the end. Smooth and pleasant candy-like aftertaste.

Drinkability: I love the concept behind Sam Adam's "Longshot" series. It's always interesting to see people's take on different styles and this Weizenbock was an admirable homage.

Serving type: bottle

08-01-2010 09:43:34 | More by July2Nov

Phillyduke

Pennsylvania

4.35/5  rDev +11.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A: Hazy and chestnut brown with a thick 1+ finger of cream-colored head that slowly dissipates to a rocky cap with nice lacing.

S: Heavy on banana, dark dried fruits and clove. Spot on for the style.

T: Spicy, malty, has held up quite well after a year + in the fridge. Finish is crisp and clean, and really leaves me wanting more after each sip.

M: Crisp with a fizzy carbonation that tingles the tongue long after visible carbonation has subsided.

Serving type: bottle

11-24-2009 02:13:46 | More by Phillyduke

ShogoKawada

Rhode Island

4/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A solid weizenbock. Pours standard muddy brown, smell is of candied fruits, coriander, and mild malt sweetness. Nose is followed by taste, with a strong banana and mild melon to counterbalance the spice and moderate alcohol. All in all a good weizenbock, a style that is sorely underrepresented in the current market. Cheers to Jim for bringing this one to the market, even if I only got a few bottles of it.

Serving type: bottle

08-09-2009 01:23:41 | More by ShogoKawada

jujubeast6000

Texas

2.58/5  rDev -33.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5

Reviewed 4/17/2008 (bottle):

Pours a dark brown colored body, very murky, with a smallish but lasting gray colored head. Has a flowery grapey aroma. An okay body. Has a flowery taste, but too much fruit in the taste. A little heavy, but without the flavor.

Serving type: bottle

03-10-2009 03:28:03 | More by jujubeast6000

htomsirveaux

Texas

3.58/5  rDev -8.2%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

12 oz. bottle tried 7 Mar 2008.

Large creamy colored head. Well carbonated. Dark and cloudy, cola colored. Smells of licorice, root beer, and bubblegum. Tastes of sweet bananas and root beer. Lots of phenols. Somewhat tart and astringent in the finish. Medium body, coats the tongue. Alcohol hidden.

Ended up with a headache almost immediately after finishing this, not sure if this was the cause (was the first and only drink of the night) but gave the other five away just in case.

Serving type: bottle

03-01-2009 04:45:10 | More by htomsirveaux

weeare138

Pennsylvania

4.33/5  rDev +11%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured into a tall, Weihenstephan wheat glass...
Appears a murky, dark amber with ruby edges when held to the light. A fluffy, 3 finger, off white cap slowly fades into a velvet cap that floats atop of the brew for the whole duration. Plenty of scattered lacing is left around the glass.
Smell is of caramel, toasted wheat, cloves, and cocoa powder with a touch of biscuits and alcohol making this one of the closest American examples of Aventinus that I've found.
Taste is of the mentioned aromas with wheat, caramel, cloves, and a touch of bananas mix together nicely. A very tasty version of the style.
Mouthfeel is full bodied, syrupy, chewy, with sweet brown sugar and cloves rousing the palate with tasty goodness.
Damn...now, that's a good beer(and a good Weizenbock). Too bad it's not part of the regular lineup. I'd surely buy it.

Serving type: bottle

02-25-2009 01:07:30 | More by weeare138

MUSHROOMCLOUD

Texas

3.93/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Cloudy brown/amber with a 3/4" head. The head falls slowly to a cap and leaves behind nice lacing. Lots of bubble gum, yeast, roasted malts in the nose...some clove as well. Fruit, light chocolate or roast qualities..bubble gum yeastiness and even a little banana and clove spiciness in the finish along with an almost sour twang - all the right qualities. Medium bodied - low to mid level of carbonation. Very good.

Serving type: bottle

02-15-2009 23:36:30 | More by MUSHROOMCLOUD

yesyouam

New York

3.58/5  rDev -8.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Sam Adams LongShot Weizenbock is a cloudy brown lager with a thin, leathery beige head with some oily bubbles. It leaves good lacing. It has a burly, grainy aroma that's the slightest bit sweet. There are grassy hops and a woody spice in the nose. It's pretty full bodied; fluffy, crunchy on the palate. It's the slightest bit sweet on the tongue. There is a definite prune flavor. The bitterness is dark chocolate and some kind of berry. It's like a brownie with gravy on it. Not for the faint of heart. This will put hair on your chest. Tastes rather like an ale.
(rated Apr 10, 2008)

Serving type: bottle

12-20-2008 03:35:34 | More by yesyouam

brewbucker

Wisconsin

4.05/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Original tasting - Feb 18, 2008. Pours a dark murky brown with a medium head. The aroma is a real smack in the face. Big clove, bubblegum, ripened fruits and spicy malt. Wonderful. Flavor is malts, spice, clove, banana. What a surprise this was. Thank you Mr. Kibzey.

Serving type: bottle

12-16-2008 00:47:30 | More by brewbucker

magictrokini

California

4/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Its good I tried this after the grape pale ale. Pours murky brown with a thick, creamy tan head. Nose is ripe banana, clove, brown sugar, toast; like a fresh banana bread. Thick mouthfeel. Great taste. Again like a banana bread, but with spicy hops, molasses, and bubblegum yeast esters. Did not expect such a good beer.

Serving type: bottle

12-05-2008 18:47:18 | More by magictrokini