Samuel Adams Fat Jack Double Pumpkin Ale - Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)

ThisWangsChung

Maryland

2.45/5  rDev -32.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

Portion of a 22 oz bottle poured into a Duvel tulip.

A: Pours a burgundy color with excellent clarity for a dark beer. The head is a two finger offwhite color that recedes to about a half finger in a quick manner, but it leaves a nice ring of lacing on the glass.

S: Well spiced in general; there are notes of cinammon, cardamom, and allspice. If I really focus, I can get a bit of smokiness to it. Sadly, there isn't much pumpkin, but it's still an acceptable aroma.

T: An initial wave of light smoke gives way to...well, I don't know. Normally, I'd pick out how the flavors progress in a story like manner, but there's something incredibly nondescript about this. Everything just blends together to an excessive degree, to the point where I have a LOT of trouble picking out the pumpkin and the spices. I don't hate the taste by any means - after all, how is it possible to hate something so bland and neutral tasting?

M: The body is neither heavy nor light, but it has a slight creaminess to it I kind of enjoy. Otherwise, like the flavor, it suffers from being too neutral and unassuming. Carbonation is on the lower side.

O: A good idea with a fairly poor execution, but at least it's mildly drinkable. Sam Adams makes quite a few good brews - this isn't one of them. To be fair, this isn't my favorite style, but I nonetheless won't be repeating this one.

Serving type: bottle

09-01-2012 23:47:06 | More by ThisWangsChung

FreshmanPour77

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +17.4%

05-22-2013 17:35:11 | More by FreshmanPour77

Zbeetleman

California

3/5  rDev -17.1%

05-16-2013 03:09:10 | More by Zbeetleman

rph97

Texas

4/5  rDev +10.5%

05-09-2013 23:13:16 | More by rph97

tommyguz

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev -30.9%

05-09-2013 02:24:12 | More by tommyguz

FliryVorru

Alabama

4.5/5  rDev +24.3%

04-29-2013 17:28:09 | More by FliryVorru

mhaugo

California

3.5/5  rDev -3.3%

04-25-2013 05:48:48 | More by mhaugo

Kelp

New Hampshire

3.25/5  rDev -10.2%

04-23-2013 06:13:38 | More by Kelp

irish01980

South Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -3.3%

04-18-2013 17:10:58 | More by irish01980

randylangford

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -10.2%

04-14-2013 01:28:46 | More by randylangford

bacasnax

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -3.3%

04-01-2013 22:31:14 | More by bacasnax

FlemingVSKing

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -3.3%

03-28-2013 15:59:28 | More by FlemingVSKing

Giggy

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +3.6%

03-22-2013 21:33:38 | More by Giggy

BGsWo22

New York

1/5  rDev -72.4%

03-20-2013 23:40:17 | More by BGsWo22

Celtics76

Rhode Island

3.75/5  rDev +3.6%

03-18-2013 17:59:59 | More by Celtics76

JohnQVD

New York

4/5  rDev +10.5%

03-17-2013 19:36:37 | More by JohnQVD

ThatguyJoefromBoston

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +38.1%

03-14-2013 15:20:28 | More by ThatguyJoefromBoston

AJ01923

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +3.6%

03-13-2013 03:06:58 | More by AJ01923

PStriedl

Maryland

4/5  rDev +10.5%

03-02-2013 22:15:56 | More by PStriedl

GFG

North Dakota

4/5  rDev +10.5%

03-02-2013 16:09:59 | More by GFG

UnderPressure

South Carolina

3.93/5  rDev +8.6%
look: 5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Dark copper colored. Nice, thick rocky head that lasts forever. Crystal clear. Terrific lacing.

Spices, toasted malt, and a slight funk in the aroma. It also has that distinct boozy aroma that I associate with double IPAs. But it must be with any high alcohol beer.

Sweet malt and spices dominate the flavor. A sweet, yet alcoholic flavor upfront. With a clean yet sweet finish with a nice spice blend lingering at the very end.

Heavy bodied mouthfeel with a nice appropriate level of carbonation.

Serving type: bottle

02-26-2013 13:25:03 | More by UnderPressure

Colosdog

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +3.6%

02-23-2013 16:10:13 | More by Colosdog

DarkLordPsycho

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -24%

02-20-2013 01:23:54 | More by DarkLordPsycho

Syraquse

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +3.6%

02-17-2013 19:18:28 | More by Syraquse

Cyberkedi

Georgia

3.94/5  rDev +8.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 4

Aroma has decided pumpkin and cinnamon notes, plus hints of malt and cloves. It pours a clear mahogany with a fairly thick light, slightly pumpkin-orange head that leaves good lacing. Satisfying flavor has a malty core with a noticeable but not overpowering pumpkin tone, as well as notes of cinnamon, horehound and cloves and a touch of caramel. Smooth texture has good body though not a lot of fizz.

Serving type: bottle

02-17-2013 01:30:13 | More by Cyberkedi