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

SmartyPints

Michigan

3.2/5  rDev -17.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Poured from 12oz bottle.

A- Poured a clear coppery color. One finger tan head shows gooed retention. Nice sheets of lace are left on the glass while I drink this one down.

S- I get some nice citrus notes with a hint of cat pee thrown in there. Lots of sweet caramel biscuity malts in the backing of the aroma for sure. This to me smells like a typical east coast style IPA.

T- Typical simcoe like grapefruit in the front although the malt bill which is a bready caramel bomb almost distracts from the hop that is trying to showcase itself. Light grapefruit notes and bitterness throughout the beer but the malt bill destroys what could be a great easy drinking IPA.

M- Medium mouthfeel. Carbonation is good for the style. Hints of bitter grapefruit and lots of caramel malts are left on the palate. Aftertaste is light alcohol with hints of hop bitterness covered in a boatload of caramel malts. Flavors were a little off with this showing more of the malts than the hops which made it seem like a weak IPA at times. No off flavors while drinking. Medium alcohol drying on the palate.

O- This was a interesting idea for Sam Adams. i think it could be better pulled off it another brewery were to attempt it. The malt bill like in others of the Deconstructed series was just a little too much and took away from showcasing what hop was being used.

Serving type: bottle

12-09-2011 19:47:30 | More by SmartyPints

blknikon

Massachusetts

1.75/5  rDev -54.7%

05-08-2013 00:13:31 | More by blknikon

FliryVorru

Alabama

4.5/5  rDev +16.6%

04-29-2013 17:31:39 | More by FliryVorru

Kelp

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

04-23-2013 06:14:34 | More by Kelp

AJ01923

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +16.6%

03-13-2013 03:03:28 | More by AJ01923

bismarksays

Iowa

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

01-31-2013 23:18:00 | More by bismarksays

GRR

Virginia

4/5  rDev +3.6%

01-18-2013 18:44:46 | More by GRR

sendbeer

Georgia

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

12-14-2012 05:41:13 | More by sendbeer

tbone1384

Wyoming

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

11-09-2012 03:56:28 | More by tbone1384

Gtg642

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

10-31-2012 23:18:14 | More by Gtg642

bzach

Indiana

4/5  rDev +3.6%

10-21-2012 06:14:22 | More by bzach

generallee

New York

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

10-19-2012 17:44:35 | More by generallee

Mazarate

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

09-24-2012 00:30:33 | More by Mazarate

mtnwesdew

New York

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

09-07-2012 17:09:29 | More by mtnwesdew

t0rin0

California

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

08-26-2012 18:00:54 | More by t0rin0

RblWthACoz

Pennsylvania

3.93/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Awesome. I knew I liked Simcoe for a reason. Good on all ends. Real oily characteristics on this one fragrance and flavor wise. Thick, consistent, and distinct. I'm kind of disappointed that I went to this as I doubt the last two I have left of this series will live up to this one. But what can you do. This is a solid beer. Especially considering that there is only one hop varietal in use. A pleasure to drink.

Serving type: bottle

08-25-2012 17:36:58 | More by RblWthACoz

GaryMarkle84

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +16.6%

08-19-2012 21:30:24 | More by GaryMarkle84

ssjkyle

Nebraska

4.5/5  rDev +16.6%

07-14-2012 03:25:05 | More by ssjkyle

sammo

Kansas

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

07-06-2012 20:33:33 | More by sammo

Thehopluver

Oklahoma

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

06-22-2012 18:50:57 | More by Thehopluver

WynnO

Florida

3.25/5  rDev -15.8%

06-06-2012 03:34:28 | More by WynnO

briandaube

Delaware

4/5  rDev +3.6%

06-02-2012 22:50:09 | More by briandaube

Zaphog

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

05-29-2012 00:06:10 | More by Zaphog

40451

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +3.6%

05-19-2012 01:04:46 | More by 40451

Skye1024

Indiana

4/5  rDev +3.6%

05-12-2012 19:47:35 | More by Skye1024