Samuel Adams Whitewater IPA - Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)

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rAvg: 3.54
pDev: 16.67%
Reviews: 361
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Brewed by:
Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams) visit their website
Massachusetts, United States

Style | ABV
American IPA |  5.80% ABV

Availability: Year-round. bottle (353), on-tap (8)

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Reviews by SouthernBuckeye:
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SouthernBuckeye

South Carolina

2.5/5  rDev -29.4%

03-09-2012 01:55:00 | More by SouthernBuckeye
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jbarletto

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -8.2%

05-18-2013 14:49:44 | More by jbarletto
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SocalKicks

California

3.5/5  rDev -1.1%

05-17-2013 12:11:58 | More by SocalKicks
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jburd19

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -8.2%

05-17-2013 01:44:25 | More by jburd19
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JG-90

New Jersey

3.63/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Pours a hazy golden-straw color with very heavy lacing and an extreme amount of floaters. Smells of yeast, piney hops, white bread, and citrusy hops. Complex smell that combines the amerianc IPA and belgium IPA but seems a little muted, though.

Tasts starts with piney hops, then lemon and orange, with a piney-bready-yeasty finish. Definitely taste the spices throughout as long with a hint of apricot. Not as much hop aroma or flavor as I would hope for though. Mouthfeel is light with moderate-heavy carbonation. A nice mix of Belguim & American IPA's, this is one of the better BBC beer i've tried so far.

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2013 23:58:32 | More by JG-90
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JoshFrierson86

Arkansas

3.75/5  rDev +5.9%

05-16-2013 12:42:12 | More by JoshFrierson86
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Zbeetleman

California

3.25/5  rDev -8.2%

05-16-2013 03:09:41 | More by Zbeetleman
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lucasj82

Indiana

3/5  rDev -15.3%

05-15-2013 01:48:48 | More by lucasj82
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ZombiesAteMyDog

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -1.1%

05-14-2013 16:42:31 | More by ZombiesAteMyDog
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HinghamRick

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -1.1%

05-13-2013 14:05:28 | More by HinghamRick
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IPAFan521

Illinois

3/5  rDev -15.3%

05-13-2013 13:32:07 | More by IPAFan521
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MRAnderson

Indiana

3/5  rDev -15.3%

05-12-2013 21:17:48 | More by MRAnderson
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JamesStreet

Louisiana

3.5/5  rDev -1.1%

05-12-2013 16:27:42 | More by JamesStreet
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Jabartheljr

South Dakota

3.5/5  rDev -1.1%

05-12-2013 02:11:36 | More by Jabartheljr
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phishdaly

New York

3.75/5  rDev +5.9%

05-10-2013 22:17:31 | More by phishdaly
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eulerthegrape

California

2.75/5  rDev -22.3%

05-10-2013 15:48:19 | More by eulerthegrape
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twenty5

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -8.2%

05-10-2013 15:21:55 | More by twenty5
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pcsnyder

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +5.9%

05-10-2013 12:20:13 | More by pcsnyder
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rph97

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -1.1%

05-10-2013 00:14:10 | More by rph97
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MidwestBA

Illinois

2.75/5  rDev -22.3%

05-09-2013 00:06:52 | More by MidwestBA
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MrBuckHigh

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -8.2%

05-08-2013 18:01:53 | More by MrBuckHigh
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dalepryor

Kentucky

3.25/5  rDev -8.2%

05-07-2013 20:39:11 | More by dalepryor
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beertunes

Washington

3.38/5  rDev -4.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

Poured into nonic. Poured a cloudy pale yellow color with 1/2 inch of white head that had good retention and lacing.

The aroma had some piney hops upfront and a bit of a yeast note acting in support. The malt profile was very hidden. Across the palate the pine hops were again the features aspect, with the yeast playing a notable support role. There was a bit of a surprise at the back of the tongue, as a hit of citrus hops lingered for a spell.

The body was good, fairly typical for an IPA, and was very clean on the finish. Drinkability was good, it was a quick quaff, and reasonably enjoyable. Overall, a nice enough brew, and at under $8 for sixer featuring 3 hop focused SA beers, a decent value. Worth trying when you see it in your store.

Serving type: bottle

05-07-2013 18:45:04 | More by beertunes
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Beefytits4

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +5.9%

05-07-2013 13:54:03 | More by Beefytits4
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BlackBelt5112203

South Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -1.1%

05-07-2013 10:37:08 | More by BlackBelt5112203
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Samuel Adams Whitewater IPA from Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
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