Samuel Adams Imperial White - Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)

WoodBrew

Illinois

3.35/5  rDev -3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

The beer poured a cloudy hazy amber gold. A creamy light tan head builds about two fingers high, but dissipates fast. It leaves some lacing on the glass.
I smell honey, malty notes as well as some spice and coriander.
Tasting the beer, up front there will be a those spice and coriander notes, followed by honey and sweet malt flavors in the middle. The end is rounded up by some belgian style hops, but the sweet notes are still dominating. The 10.3 ABV are well hidden. An interesting beer, well done for the style.

Serving type: bottle

04-09-2012 00:52:26 | More by WoodBrew

artdob

California

3.66/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Pours a golden apricot honey color. Initial more than modest head subsides far too quickly.

Banana bread on the nose with lasting yeasty notes.

Surprising palate that leans towards a syrupy texture, kind of like drinking a fruit nectar. While somewhat off the beaten path, I think I like it. Taste too is reminiscent of an apricot nectar - not quite as decadent as North Coast's Grand Cru (which is amazing), but almost like a distant cousin from a taste profile perspective.

Mild carbonation on the thicker than usual mouthfeel, with additional pleasant notes that make their way through the crevices in my head.

I would have this again.

Serving type: bottle

06-19-2013 03:34:32 | More by artdob

Mattyb79

Virginia

2.5/5  rDev -27.7%

06-16-2013 12:42:39 | More by Mattyb79

horsecorosous

Michigan

4/5  rDev +15.6%

06-16-2013 01:10:35 | More by horsecorosous

IchLiebeBier

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Appearance: Hazy; orange-amber; small head quickly dissipates, but good lacing

Aroma: Very sweet; syrupy; citrus; Belgian yeast; spices

Taste: Syrupy from the start, all the way through to the finish; lots of warming alcohol with candy sugar the whole way; finishes slightly dry and hoppy

Remarks: Good dessert beer; I would have rated this higher a few years ago, but, while good, doesn't compare to true Belgians

Did not score A, T, S, M at that time; disregard those scores

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 22:16:35 | More by IchLiebeBier

femond

Quebec (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev +1.2%

06-13-2013 01:50:19 | More by femond

Johnnyv310

New York

3.75/5  rDev +8.4%

06-11-2013 05:57:30 | More by Johnnyv310

tbryan5

Louisiana

3.5/5  rDev +1.2%

06-11-2013 00:52:38 | More by tbryan5

skloeff

Missouri

2.75/5  rDev -20.5%

06-09-2013 18:45:48 | More by skloeff

dsnyder61

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +15.6%

06-04-2013 22:39:14 | More by dsnyder61

wrightst

Maryland

3/5  rDev -13.3%

06-02-2013 20:50:08 | More by wrightst

Liondiscs

California

2.75/5  rDev -20.5%

05-31-2013 08:00:03 | More by Liondiscs

broob

Mississippi

2.25/5  rDev -35%

05-27-2013 16:48:11 | More by broob

tzieser

Arizona

2.5/5  rDev -27.7%

05-27-2013 07:39:50 | More by tzieser

00chris

Missouri

4/5  rDev +15.6%

05-27-2013 02:08:58 | More by 00chris

brewcifix

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +15.6%

05-25-2013 15:12:28 | More by brewcifix

Suds

Pennsylvania

4.03/5  rDev +16.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

From a 12 ounce bottle, this beer is a rich amber color, not exactly witbier in color. It does have some haze, and a brilliant white head. The aroma is enchanting...loads of spice (coriander, pepper) and a caramel, toffee, candy like background. Some candied-fruit is present in the aroma as well, along with yeast, banana, and a hint of clove. Woody and booze-like. The taste is moderately sweeet, but not at all with the crisp, tart-like qualities of a traditional wit. Interesting and very enveloping. The alcohol shows up in a prominent warmth. Full body. This is a cool weather brew. Nice.

Serving type: bottle

05-25-2013 03:41:28 | More by Suds

Wrigfen

South Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +22.8%

05-22-2013 20:45:44 | More by Wrigfen

RyanCave

Virginia

4.19/5  rDev +21.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: beautiful amber, well carbonated-approximately quarter inch of head, good lacing
S: a bit boozy, banana, tapioca, carrots, classic belgian, bubblegum, plum and other fruit, little citrus
T: Sweet bread, banana, tapioca, not too much hop character, wheaty, bubblegum, a bit boozy, small spice
M: Well carbonated, complimented the taste
O: I was very surprised with this brew, I'm somewhat skeptical of Sam Adams and picked this up on a whim. Very glad I did, very well put together brew, I would buy this again

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 17:19:56 | More by RyanCave

mfigueroa713

New York

3.25/5  rDev -6.1%

05-19-2013 03:59:43 | More by mfigueroa713

Buck6196

South Carolina

3.5/5  rDev +1.2%

05-19-2013 02:26:37 | More by Buck6196

lucasj82

Indiana

4/5  rDev +15.6%

05-15-2013 01:44:15 | More by lucasj82

aty11b

Texas

2.75/5  rDev -20.5%

05-14-2013 01:53:43 | More by aty11b

BlesstheHarvest

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +8.4%

05-13-2013 15:04:02 | More by BlesstheHarvest

JamesStreet

Louisiana

3.75/5  rDev +8.4%

05-12-2013 16:16:42 | More by JamesStreet