Samuel Adams Wee Heavy (Imperial Series) - Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)

Wishdiak

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

01-27-2013 16:40:25 | More by Wishdiak

cofeeguru

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

06-19-2013 22:32:30 | More by cofeeguru

arniepnminne

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

06-17-2013 12:08:47 | More by arniepnminne

Stinkypuss

Pennsylvania

3.59/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75

Thus, it began with a 12oz bottle. Poured into a pint, the color a deep amber brown, the head, off white, the lace left rings. Retention was solid, and as a Wee Heavy, this appears to fit the bill.

Aroma of nutty malts. Toast, some caramel and peat smoke as well. The light smokey note plays well with the sweetness of the malt. Faint hops make a floral impression. The alcohol is not apparent in the nose.

In the flavor, malty, with a flash of citrus and bitterness before a smack of booze. Well balanced between sweet and bitter, it allows the finish to be smokey and strong. Fans of scotch would find refuge in this beer, it has that peat smoke flavor and alcohol bite. Brown sugar, chocolate, tobacco and molasses flavors arise as it warms. This beer is growing on me.

Medium bodied feel with a light medium carbonation. A bit thin for the style but makes for an easier drinking 10% abv beer. In the finish is some caramel, toast, toffee and alcohol.

Overall, a pretty decent beer that got better as it warmed. The peat flavor was a welcome strong suit, as it is in any ale of this sort. Not shy with the alcohol content, but works well within the style. An enjoyable drinking experience, big peat smoke in a big beer.

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2013 21:35:39 | More by Stinkypuss

12packpoet

Arizona

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

06-16-2013 02:00:31 | More by 12packpoet

IchLiebeBier

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Appearance: Dark chestnut; big frothy head, beige

Aroma: Slightly smoky, peat-like; slight roasted grains; malty; sweet

Taste: Very interesting; very creamy malt, almost syrupy; hits with a roasted grain bitterness quickly, followed by thick, warming alcohol; finishes; juicy, sweet and slightly bitter from the grains

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

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 22:21:07 | More by IchLiebeBier

h4ger

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

06-15-2013 04:33:52 | More by h4ger

jordanmckell

Texas

4/5  rDev +8.7%

06-14-2013 16:54:13 | More by jordanmckell

pjkelley82

New York

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

06-11-2013 08:00:17 | More by pjkelley82

godlessape

Georgia

3.86/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Poured into a thistle glass, this brew is stoutishly dark with a creamy tan head.

The aroma gives up boozy vapors with wisps of brown sugar, raisons, and smoky roasted malt.

The flavor and the mouthfeel is so dense with malty sweetness you could chip a tooth on it if your not careful. This is thick stuff, like black quicksand or chilled molasses. There is, thankfully, a trace of hop sizzle at the very end, that makes this whole thing work out nicely.

Overall a great job by the brew wizards at Samuel Adams. With the high ABV one should not serve this beverage to amateurs, children or any small mammals. Do not attempt to subdue complicated algebraic problems , drive long distances, or preform liver transplants on your drinking buddy while consuming Wee Heavy. Just a suggestion.

Serving type: bottle

06-10-2013 20:54:42 | More by godlessape

dmorgan310

Panama

4/5  rDev +8.7%

06-09-2013 20:34:56 | More by dmorgan310

coolandy007

Nevada

4/5  rDev +8.7%

06-06-2013 10:35:29 | More by coolandy007

GrindFatherBob

New York

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

06-05-2013 23:42:17 | More by GrindFatherBob

Johnnyv310

New York

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

05-30-2013 05:19:35 | More by Johnnyv310

lakersfan16

Alaska

4.25/5  rDev +15.5%

05-30-2013 01:53:37 | More by lakersfan16

jimbodude5

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +8.7%

05-30-2013 00:37:10 | More by jimbodude5

brewcifix

Connecticut

4.43/5  rDev +20.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

A- Wee Heavy pours a beautiful clear brown that lies black-brown in the glass. There's a nice off-white fizzy head that quickly dissapates to a thin film that displays moderate lacing. Lacing (along with flavor) increases as the beer warms. Don't be afraid to let this warm up a bit. This is not a beer to enjoy ice cold.

S- Caramel, toffee, molasses, sugar, fill the nose with a touch chocolate and honey. This is the kind of nose that makes me anxious to get it in my mouth!

T- Sweet caramel, sugar, and candy is immediately overpowered by strong roasted malts. The finish is roasted malts and smoke that leaves a lingering after taste of malts, peat and molasses. This beer is bliss going in, and still manages to leave a wonderful impression on the palate. The 10% ABV is righteously masked, and pretty much not perceptible.

M- There is low-medium carbonation and a medium tongue weight. Although, a little silky, this beer goes down pretty easy.

Overall: this is a "kick ass" brew! Be careful, it combines high alcohol with high drinkability! The look, smell, and taste of this concoction is delightful. This has to be my favorite of the Imperial Series.

Serving type: bottle

05-25-2013 15:07:26 | More by brewcifix

s_currie

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

05-24-2013 19:11:03 | More by s_currie

gcamparone

Rhode Island

4.44/5  rDev +20.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a Sam Adams pint glass.

A- pours a very deep brown, clear body with a gushing white head thy reduces slowly and leaves some medium lacing.

S- quite inviting actually. Heavy vanilla, sugar cookies, caramel, toffee, maybe some bourbon and chocolate.

T- it tasted a lot better as it warmed so I suggest you warm it to at least 55 degrees. Starts off with molasses, toffee,vanilla, caramel, leads into a nice lightly toasted flavor and leaves a subtle roasty flavor on the tongue. Some banana and spice on the finish. Very little alcohol for 10 percent.

M- medium body, low carbonation. Decent drink ability.

I was surprisingly impressed with this beer - it's smooth, tasty, complex, and balanced. On the sweet side, would go good with dessert or for dessert. Underrated.

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 01:55:09 | More by gcamparone

ChrisMon02

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

05-22-2013 23:03:00 | More by ChrisMon02

InspectorBob

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

05-22-2013 15:29:57 | More by InspectorBob

Jonbw

Mississippi

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

05-22-2013 02:54:11 | More by Jonbw

Kingcurio

Oklahoma

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

05-21-2013 01:42:41 | More by Kingcurio

verge

California

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

05-16-2013 22:08:17 | More by verge

JaimeG

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +8.7%

05-14-2013 21:39:34 | More by JaimeG