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

mschofield

Massachusetts

4.4/5  rDev +21.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

As I was drinking this beer, I kept thinking "if only it was a pale ale I'd rate it higher - it just isn't an IPA"

The color is a beautiful brillantly clear dark amber, topped with a sudsy 2+ finger tan head. Maybe a little dark for an IPA, but great for a Pale ale.

The aroma does have some hops in it, but not enough for an IPA. It's balanced, there are spicy and citrusy hops but they don't overwhelm.

The taste is .. that word again balanced. Mostly I'm getting a malty, bready taste, balanced by earthy hops. Sure there is a nice blast of grapefruit, but more of an APA level. Again, would be great as a pale ale.

Body is way off the charts for an IPA, it's full bodied .. as a Pale ale it would be more of a medium-full for that style.

But as I examine the bottle closer .. it's a Latitude 48 Ale.. doesn't say IPA. Check the Sam Adams website, and it's not listed yet. BA says American IPA. I thought this was the Boston IPA they tried out last year in the Beer Lovers Choice. Beer News listed it as Sam Adams new IPA when the label was first found. But I think we've all been had, Sam doesn't call this an IPA. It's a Pale Ale, and a damn good one.

Serving type: bottle

04-21-2010 23:57:56 | More by mschofield

Erice78

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +17.7%

05-22-2013 01:46:00 | More by Erice78

jonkerbaugh

Colorado

4/5  rDev +10.8%

05-21-2013 19:26:58 | More by jonkerbaugh

Kingcurio

Oklahoma

3.75/5  rDev +3.9%

05-21-2013 01:40:20 | More by Kingcurio

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