Samuel Adams Latitude 48 IPA - Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)

Groomsy

Kentucky

3.95/5  rDev +9.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

12 oz bottle from Summer Styles pack poured into a Sam Adams Perfect Pint glass; "best by" date of August.

Appearance: The body is a nice copper/deep amber color, topped by a big frothy head of two fingers and slowly dissipates to a full cap of foam, leaving behind some incredible web-like lacing all the way down the glass in classic IPA style.

Smell: Most definitely smells like an IPA, the hop presence is fairly pungent. I pick up some citrusy hops in the vein of orange and grapefruit, followed up by some pine resin scents and some floral/herbal earthiness. The malt profile, though subtle in the nose, smells slightly toasted and maybe even nutty, although more bready than anything. Very well-done and balanced; I was expecting more malt but was pleased with the hop presence.

Taste: The front of the tongue is hit with toasty malt, slightly roasted and nutty, blended with what tastes like some caramel; the second half of the flavor is when the hops kick in: Big blast of grapefruit and orange rinds, and then some leafy/herbal/grassy combo following up. The finish takes on some pine notes and blends with some malty sweetness. A balanced but assertive IPA; I loved that I could pick all of the different hop profiles (English/German/American etc.) but wasn't overwhelmed.

Mouthfeel: Just shy of medium bodied, a little highly carbonated but not too foamy or fizzy; lighter than expected for an IPA, but it works well with a lot of the bold flavors. Big drying finish and well-hidden alcohol, lingering floral and pine notes on the back of the tongue.

Overall: A totally worthy American IPA, one I could drink very regularly. Nice complexity of flavors, but not overwhelming. I would dare to call this sessionable. Hopheads rejoice.

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2011 04:12:32 | More by Groomsy

Kingcurio

Oklahoma

3.75/5  rDev +3.9%

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seplo

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -3%

05-21-2013 00:19:55 | More by seplo

touchmeimsac

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -16.9%

05-20-2013 14:21:37 | More by touchmeimsac

atr2605

New York

4/5  rDev +10.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A-pours a golden copper color with white sudsy head with pretty nice retention
S-lots of pine and resin, some subtle malt in the background
T-more pine with some citrus notes in the finish, the malt provides a nice balance but does not lend much to the flavor
M-medium bodied
O-really nice and well balanced IPA. It isn't out of this world but definitely nails the style.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 01:25:27 | More by atr2605

Slay40

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -3%

05-20-2013 00:47:19 | More by Slay40

bendukes86

South Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -3%

05-19-2013 12:02:40 | More by bendukes86

stanowsf

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +10.8%

05-19-2013 02:39:38 | More by stanowsf

Srive009

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +17.7%

05-18-2013 23:28:49 | More by Srive009

ebenicr

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +17.7%

05-18-2013 21:31:55 | More by ebenicr

jbarletto

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +10.8%

05-18-2013 14:43:28 | More by jbarletto

tbryan5

Louisiana

3.5/5  rDev -3%

05-18-2013 11:28:25 | More by tbryan5

chasmandocharles

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +3.9%

05-17-2013 22:03:07 | More by chasmandocharles

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +3.9%

05-17-2013 01:32:13 | More by SmellsofMahagony

jjd315

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -3%

05-16-2013 14:26:00 | More by jjd315

lucasj82

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev +3.9%

05-15-2013 01:45:01 | More by lucasj82

Nolen12

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -3%

05-14-2013 19:10:03 | More by Nolen12

ncstateplaya

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -3%

05-14-2013 18:55:00 | More by ncstateplaya

mralbertson

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +3.9%

05-14-2013 03:21:51 | More by mralbertson

carterbt

Virginia

3.25/5  rDev -10%

05-14-2013 03:19:52 | More by carterbt

IPAFan521

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -10%

05-13-2013 13:31:48 | More by IPAFan521

jokulhaps

Virginia

3.25/5  rDev -10%

05-13-2013 02:43:38 | More by jokulhaps

CorvetteMike

Rhode Island

4.2/5  rDev +16.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

From bottle to glass amber color with nice head.
a: Amber color, 2 finger width head
s: Carmel, citrus, and slight lemon smell
t: Very smooth slight hoppy taste. Carmel taste slight citrus, and lemon taste. No aftertaste.
m: Medium body, smooth mouth feel
o: Very smooth, enjoyable IPA. Samuel Adams has brewed another wonderful brew. Worth buying again.
Lucky to live close to the brewery in Boston.

Serving type: bottle

05-13-2013 01:38:24 | More by CorvetteMike

BeerForMuscle

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +3.9%

05-12-2013 20:18:33 | More by BeerForMuscle

JamesStreet

Louisiana

3.5/5  rDev -3%

05-12-2013 16:17:16 | More by JamesStreet