Verloren - Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)

BeerFMAndy

Wisconsin

4.08/5  rDev +16.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

22 oz bottle poured into a Hinterland stange.
6.0% ABV,

I tried packing as many owl references in this review as I could, however blantantly. Enjoy!

A - Poured from the Virgil bottle, carbonation rises carefree through the faintly clouded deep golden beer to a well-formed light ivory head that billows atop the brew, steadily lowering to coat the glass in ridges of rocky foam.

S - Distinct upon first whiff, Samuel Adams Verloren has a subtle sea salt and coriander nose that, paired with light herbal qualities of the Saaz hop, soar nicely over the malty base. Soft wheat and pale malt hold the fort with caramel and Munich sweetness traces finishing the nose out for an interesting, though fitting aroma.

T - Kaepora Gaebora presents coriander; sharp and undeniable in flavor but not so powerful it overlaps everything blindly. Sourdough bread and warmed biscuit draped with caramel drizzles come from pale, Munich, and caramel malts with a drying finish of salt and herbal hop qualities.

M - Medium bodied, the crisp carbonation livens up the feel with a crisp bite aided also by the coriander spice. Lingering on the bone dry finish is moisture-starved flaky biscuit sprinkled with light sea salt and a faint bitter kiss gently blown by the noble hops and a slight tart prickle on the tongue.

O-rly? - The components for a closely-brewed-to-style-beer are there but there's little in the states to compare Verloren to. Fear not, for this beer is brewed very well and tastes the part, all while playing the part to revive a heritage style from Germany. Ya rly, Verloren is a rockin' bottle from Samuel Adams, encouraging consumers to try new and different things!

Serving type: bottle

12-13-2012 23:40:57 | More by BeerFMAndy

mfigueroa713

New York

3.5/5  rDev -0.3%

05-19-2013 21:11:53 | More by mfigueroa713

ThreeFishes

Florida

3/5  rDev -14.5%

05-12-2013 21:24:31 | More by ThreeFishes

TwoForty

Florida

5/5  rDev +42.5%

05-12-2013 02:58:04 | More by TwoForty

jonathaniler

Florida

5/5  rDev +42.5%

05-12-2013 02:11:20 | More by jonathaniler

jmgault1

California

3/5  rDev -14.5%

05-02-2013 03:58:48 | More by jmgault1

FliryVorru

Alabama

2.5/5  rDev -28.8%

04-29-2013 17:52:08 | More by FliryVorru

prisoner1572

Illinois

3/5  rDev -14.5%

04-14-2013 02:41:32 | More by prisoner1572

ILiveOffHops

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev +14%

04-07-2013 01:19:57 | More by ILiveOffHops

jkermitj

Mississippi

2.5/5  rDev -28.8%

04-07-2013 00:30:42 | More by jkermitj

beertardis

Rhode Island

1.75/5  rDev -50.1%

03-18-2013 12:17:07 | More by beertardis

williamjbauer

West Virginia

2.75/5  rDev -21.7%

03-15-2013 02:02:26 | More by williamjbauer

EricClayton

West Virginia

2.5/5  rDev -28.8%

03-15-2013 01:06:20 | More by EricClayton

GossageBrewery

Missouri

3.38/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25

Poured this Gose from a 22oz bottle into a pint glass. Poured a hazy orange color, produced a huge white creamy head, excellent retention and lacing left on the glass. The aroma consisted of toasted grain, spicy coriander and lemon citrus. Medium bodied, a foundation of malted grain followed by spicy coriander, butter, and lemon citrus. I was a little disappointed with the flavor, a bit to heavy on the thick buttery taste- I feel it overshadowed the coriander, toasted malt and citrus a bit. Glad I sampled but not a Ale that I would seek out again.

Serving type: bottle

03-14-2013 20:40:15 | More by GossageBrewery

kingmaker

Louisiana

3.75/5  rDev +6.8%

03-08-2013 06:08:04 | More by kingmaker

LambicPentameter

Kansas

3.25/5  rDev -7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25

Poured out of a 22 oz bottle into a Weizen glass. No freshness date that I could find. First time having this particular style, so take that into account when reading my review.

Appearance - A very attractive looking beer. Pours a hazy orange with amber and gold highlights. The head isn't terribly substantial (maybe between a half and a full finger) and it dissipates to a thin film on the top of the beer fairly quickly. The foam was VERY reminiscent of soap suds in the bottom of the bottle as I swirled to make sure I captured any sediment.

Smell - Reminds me of a Hefeweizen, which I suppose makes sense, given that this is an German-style, unfiltered wheat beer at it's core. Notes of lemon zest, spice, coriander, some white pepper. I really like the smell of this beer, truth be told.

Taste - This is the first component that hasn't really appealed to me. The front of the taste again imparts the essence of Hefeweizen, but the flavor is a bit more diluted, with the finish dropping off quickly to an almost watery finish. Notes of wheat, coriander again, and right before the flavors fade, a hint of that added depth of flavor from the salt. Honestly, I was afraid the salt would have a negative impact on the flavor profile, but now I'm thinking it needs more of it to set off the roundness of the wheat base. Taste needs some refinement to make this beer go from decent to outstanding.

Mouthfeel - A bit soapy, especially after the flavors fade. Has some body to it at first, but again seems to just evaporate. Like the taste, this component needs a bit of work.

Overall, a respectable beer. Not at all a bad choice, but I wouldn't buy it again without some assurance that the imbalances of the flavor profile and mouthfeel had been corrected. At the very least, it got me eager to try other versions of the Gose style. Now the trick will be finding some.

Serving type: bottle

02-19-2013 17:04:49 | More by LambicPentameter

Daniellobo

District of Columbia

3.75/5  rDev +6.8%

02-17-2013 03:14:32 | More by Daniellobo

rmargeson

New York

4.25/5  rDev +21.1%

02-13-2013 02:54:22 | More by rmargeson

rlee1390

Indiana

3.69/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

A-Clear amber, one finger head that doesn't last long, no carbonation either.

S-Caramel, molasses, bread and toast. Very malt forward.

T-Interesting. Bread/wheat like a lager/pils. Some caramel and molasses. Spice as well.

M-Light, some carbonation, and somehow a tad creamy.

O-I give SA credit for brewing the style. I'd be interested in seeing what other examples are out there.

Serving type: bottle

02-12-2013 19:28:46 | More by rlee1390

Kelp

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev +14%

02-07-2013 09:00:42 | More by Kelp

Curtis

Utah

3.4/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

Picked this beer at random -have had good experiences with Samuel Adams beers, wanted to try a new one. Poured suprisingly clear. Very light pale color, no haze. Aroma was mild. not much to it, somewhat earthy, not hop stringent in the least. Fouthfeel is average, initial taste is a little tangy, mild malt little hops, what stands out the most is the yeast flavor. Finishes average smooth, not exceptional. Alcohol kick is moderate.

Interesting beer. Good, not exceptional. Would buy again if on sale, but wouldn't specifically seek it out. I don't want to slam it -it was very drinkable and I didn't regret it in the least, just not as good as I had hoped.

Serving type: bottle

02-07-2013 08:25:52 | More by Curtis

jbaker67

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -0.3%

02-03-2013 12:46:44 | More by jbaker67

jsanford

Georgia

2/5  rDev -43%

01-30-2013 02:50:49 | More by jsanford

aminobutyricacid

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -14.5%

01-30-2013 02:42:04 | More by aminobutyricacid

GennyCreamAle

New York

4/5  rDev +14%

01-29-2013 02:44:40 | More by GennyCreamAle