Norse Legend Sahti - Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)

BDIMike

Ohio

4.23/5  rDev +19.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Pours a clear light red color. A thick white head, that looks very sticky and laces throughout the beer, almost like webbing.
Aroma does not have a ton going on. A clean malt smell is dominated by what I assume is a nice juniper berry smell. I have never seen or eaten a juniper berry, but the smell has a very nice berry smell, which must be those.
Taste is really cool and different. I have never tasted anything like this before. A strong malt backbone is taken over by a very strong juniper berry taste. A good taste, very different than anything I have ever had.
Mouthfeel has a nice thickness but very smooth.
Drinkability is real nice on this beer. A very nice balance of malt and fruit. The juniper berries have a nice undertone and don't overpower like some fruit beers. The undertones make this beer very refreshing. This would be a great beer in spring or summer and I would definitely go out of your way to try this beer. Like nothing I have ever tried before, Sam Adams never disappoints, well done!

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2012 00:39:14 | More by BDIMike

cheefdaddy1

Mississippi

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

06-15-2013 11:06:33 | More by cheefdaddy1

Unchi

Arizona

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

06-14-2013 02:20:45 | More by Unchi

Paccamacca

California

3.25/5  rDev -7.9%

06-13-2013 05:19:21 | More by Paccamacca

drinking12many

West Virginia

3.55/5  rDev +0.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Hmm my first try of this style. It may had been better if I was not in a hotel, with a mostly frozen bottle which foamed heavily on opening. Such is life your not always home when you taste a beer.

It was my first try of the Sahti style and I really did not know what to expect. It is definitely earthy with the citrus and fruity taste they mention on the bottle. I having nothing to compare it to of this style have to say its pretty good in how I would expect something based on juniper to taste Tastes a bit like some of the Imperial stouts I have had.

A bit of woody taste a bit earthy a bit of bite at the end from the citrus and maybe a bit of frozen alcohol since it was frozen. From what I can tell it seems pretty good and I would try it again but maybe next time with one that does not explode in a bath of foam all over the table and computer nearby then I may be able to more faithfully review it...overall glad I bought and tried it and would try again.

Serving type: bottle

06-09-2013 01:45:16 | More by drinking12many

ramblinwreck101

Georgia

3.25/5  rDev -7.9%

06-07-2013 22:17:05 | More by ramblinwreck101

hiphops24

New York

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

06-05-2013 01:05:36 | More by hiphops24

n2185

North Carolina

3.71/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.75

A: pours a clear dark copper with a finger of light tan head that fades into a sudsy ring with a little lacing

S: it's difficult to pick out individual aromas in this beer. I get caramel malts and vanilla, Belgian candy sugar, a little lavender, some crystallized ginger and pineapple, and sweet breads.

T: similar to the aroma, it's difficult to pin down the exact flavors I'm tasting. There are Belgian-like spices, caramel malts, vanilla, candy sugar, bread, some sweet floral flavors, and a little ginger.

M: medium-light body with lowish, soda-like carbonation. It feels just a little watery.

O: an interesting and solid beer overall. Sahtis are hardly my specialty, so it's difficult to compare it to other examples of the style, but it was an enjoyable beer overall.

Serving type: bottle

06-04-2013 01:20:32 | More by n2185

ShanePB

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

06-03-2013 12:31:14 | More by ShanePB

quetzal013

California

3/5  rDev -15%

05-30-2013 05:05:29 | More by quetzal013

Purp1eOne

Illinois

4.45/5  rDev +26.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A - Nice rich red/amber color with a nice head

S - Citrusy herbal berry, very nice and pleasing aroma

T - This beer has a nice smooth flavor thats a little bitter but has a nice fruity kick to it.

M - This beer is carbonated well and has good body.

O - Overall I really enjoyed this beer and will have to include this in the rotation.

Serving type: bottle

05-29-2013 01:03:13 | More by Purp1eOne

fredmugs

Indiana

3/5  rDev -15%

05-27-2013 21:59:46 | More by fredmugs

vickersspitfire

Texas

4.09/5  rDev +15.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

The first thing that hits you as you pour it out is the sharp aroma of brandy, strong and sweet with plenty of fruit undertones. Raisins and light breads smells also come through and there is that slight definitive smell of alcohol. It pours out a dark murky brown color and is topped off with a thin head that quickly forms a small ring around the glass. The lacing is thin but very covers every inch of the glass. It taste is rather surprising, it’s light and tart, very refreshing; it bitter around the edges of the mouth and you can pick up some woody flavors, mild berries. This is a very refreshing find and I’ll definitely be buying this one again.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 03:27:55 | More by vickersspitfire

evergreen_machine

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +6.2%

05-17-2013 02:12:12 | More by evergreen_machine

Chegui

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev +6.2%

05-14-2013 20:46:45 | More by Chegui

bostonryan

Massachusetts

3/5  rDev -15%

05-13-2013 23:02:30 | More by bostonryan

dalepryor

Kentucky

3/5  rDev -15%

05-07-2013 21:12:26 | More by dalepryor

TonyTalon

Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

05-07-2013 01:44:02 | More by TonyTalon

Vigilante

Nevada

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

05-05-2013 01:33:12 | More by Vigilante

becorwin86

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +13.3%

05-02-2013 16:47:13 | More by becorwin86

McBraniel

Virginia

2.75/5  rDev -22.1%

05-02-2013 04:09:29 | More by McBraniel

largadeer

Kentucky

2.75/5  rDev -22.1%

04-30-2013 22:44:01 | More by largadeer

FliryVorru

Alabama

3/5  rDev -15%

04-29-2013 17:51:04 | More by FliryVorru

westcoastbeerlvr

California

2.25/5  rDev -36.3%

04-28-2013 03:21:51 | More by westcoastbeerlvr

johnnnniee

New Hampshire

3.53/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Bottle opens with a huge crack and bubbles immediately try to escape, luckily my cat like reflexes got the bottle top into the glass before any product was wasted. Deep clear reddish brown with a huge off white head that takes forever to recede. The aroma is spicy, no shit huh? It doesn't strike me as much different from a Belgian strong dark honestly. Dark caramelized and brown sugars with some dark fruit and a virtual spice rack of aromas that range from nutmeg to coriander to mint. Juniper berries perhaps? The flavor is rich and malty with lots of dark sugary flavor. There's an earthy spicy woody component in there that I can only assume comes from juniper somehow. Medium body with a moderate level of carbonation and a sweet light syrups mouthfeel. Not a bad brew, but honestly not my cup of tea.

Serving type: bottle

04-26-2013 23:46:33 | More by johnnnniee