LongShot Cranberry Wit - Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)

WCBCFrank

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

Sam Adams's LONGSHOT Cranberry Wit pours light amber, slightly yellow in a pint glass. Surprising complexity to this brew; good amount of cranberry and Belgian inspired yeast with every sip.

Personally: I did not expect much, but was pleasingly taken aback by this beer. Recommended, especially for the Blue Moon crowd...

Serving type: bottle

09-24-2009 01:18:35 | More by WCBCFrank

t0rin0

California

4/5  rDev +12.4%

08-26-2012 18:06:47 | More by t0rin0

ajs4bd

Missouri

1.75/5  rDev -50.8%

08-20-2012 14:09:42 | More by ajs4bd

ssjkyle

Nebraska

3/5  rDev -15.7%

07-14-2012 03:34:03 | More by ssjkyle

ms11781

Massachusetts

3/5  rDev -15.7%

06-30-2012 01:50:32 | More by ms11781

40451

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

05-19-2012 01:06:34 | More by 40451

odbjs735

New York

2.5/5  rDev -29.8%

05-07-2012 07:06:52 | More by odbjs735

srap357

3.25/5  rDev -8.7%

04-26-2012 21:50:35 | More by srap357

slimntubbs

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -15.7%

01-31-2012 04:50:42 | More by slimntubbs

jfcaa193

Connecticut

1.5/5  rDev -57.9%

01-30-2012 02:27:25 | More by jfcaa193

EvanWilliams

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

01-28-2012 04:39:16 | More by EvanWilliams

bonbini26

New Jersey

3/5  rDev -15.7%

01-12-2012 17:49:59 | More by bonbini26

Goldfoot

Michigan

3/5  rDev -15.7%

12-16-2011 16:32:42 | More by Goldfoot

JohneHoodlum

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +12.4%

12-05-2011 02:23:51 | More by JohneHoodlum

THECPJ

Delaware

4/5  rDev +12.4%

11-29-2011 19:27:37 | More by THECPJ

rab53

Massachusetts

2.75/5  rDev -22.8%

11-25-2011 04:26:40 | More by rab53

tzieser

Arizona

3/5  rDev -15.7%

11-19-2011 18:32:06 | More by tzieser

waiting4lunch

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +12.4%

11-18-2011 20:38:46 | More by waiting4lunch

drabmuh

Maryland

3.25/5  rDev -8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

I've had this bottle in the fridge for such a long time, finally got around to reviewing it. Served in a Sam Adams perfect pint glass. Beer is amber and hazy with a pinkish tinge to it, soft white head, medium bubbles, some lacing, moderate carbonation.

Aroma is sweet with mild vegetalness.

Beer is spicy / sweet with some fruitiness and a grainy finish. Maybe it always tasted like this but I'm not a fan. I got the review but I sort of regretted it. I did drink the whole thing though, wouldn't have it again.

Serving type: bottle

11-17-2011 21:19:19 | More by drabmuh

EasyReader

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +12.4%

11-16-2011 21:10:42 | More by EasyReader

FreshmanPour77

Minnesota

3/5  rDev -15.7%

11-16-2011 18:12:07 | More by FreshmanPour77

BeerMe42

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +12.4%

11-15-2011 21:57:23 | More by BeerMe42

Burt

Rhode Island

4/5  rDev +12.4%

11-15-2011 18:25:38 | More by Burt

westcoastbeerlvr

California

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

11-15-2011 01:00:24 | More by westcoastbeerlvr

jondeelee

Massachusetts

3.95/5  rDev +11%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

When I see the words "cranberry" and "ale" on the same label, I think of sickly-sweet flavors that cross cough syrup with concentrated wine coolers. Thus it was with some trepidation that I tried "Cranberry Wit." However, the first whiff let me know that my fears were, at least in some part unfounded; instead of massive fruity sugars a la Boone's, I instead noted scents far closer to a quality Belgian: orange and coriander, with hints of wheat. There was only the slightest intimation of cranberry at the edges.

On the tongue, much of this also carried across: the Belgian-style flavors translated well, but were joined by a carbonated cinnamon-cranberry note that seemed more like something from a Clearly Canadian or a Hint Water (i.e. a quality flavored water). Strangely, these flavors mingled quite well, playing off each other nicely over a subtle layer of toasted grains.

The ale is sweeter than average, yes, and far more fruity, but the cranberry is held back just enough to make the ale interesting and not overpowering. Well worth a try, in other words; I can see why this won the LongShot competition.

Serving type: bottle

08-06-2011 19:32:09 | More by jondeelee