Samuel Adams White Lantern - Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)

kangarooAdam59

Maine

3.49/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Best by July 2013:

Into a nonic pint glass:

A: hazy golden orange colored body. Foamy, clingy lacing spider webs around the glass. A thick two finger white foamy head appears and lasts a good minute. Some slowly moving carbonation is seen rising.

S: orange, lemon and coriander coming forth in a spicey way. Hops are there but very subdued.

T: takes those citrusy smells and adds a bit of wheat taste in the back. Some pepper comes out as the beer warms.

M: medium with nothing harsh on the tongue. I was expecting a bit more for the style, but in reality no complaint from me. It has a watery aftertaste and finish. This is very sessionable.

O: a bit different for a real witbier ("where's the yeast?), but I liked it for me. I'd have it again. However, it does remind a bit of their "Winter Ale" I had on tap at Appleby's last year.

Serving type: bottle

02-13-2013 00:13:52 | More by kangarooAdam59

jbarletto

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -5.5%

05-18-2013 14:49:27 | More by jbarletto

bmwats

Louisiana

3.4/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a standard pint.

A: Hazy, hay color. Pours about a 1 and a half finger, foamy, white head. Settles fairly slowly. Some nice beer ring lacing.

S: Pale wheat. Indistinct touch of orange citrus.

T: Wheat, with a little orange rind, and a hint of savory spice.

M: Light, but full flavor, and a little syrupy. A little bit of a pungency hangs on the palate.

D: Goes down easy.

Atmosphere is pretty good. Nice head, and some decent lacing. Nose is just a little wheat with some hints of orange. Wheaty, with some orange rind, and spice. Overall, this is a good quaff.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 02:07:26 | More by bmwats

curasowa

New York

3.1/5  rDev -9.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

Appearance: Hazy, golden yellow color with one finger of head that fades quickly with little lacing.

Aroma: Wheat malt and some citrus, mostly lemon and orange peel and quite a potent phenolic and dish rag combo note.

Taste: Crisp wheat malt with more body then I was expecting, fading into a kinda-non-descript tart/citrus back end with some soapiness. Finish is lingering and fairly drying.

The Rest: This reminds me more of a German-style Hefewiesen then anything Belgian. It lacks that funkier Belgian yeast characteristic. Regardless, its pretty decent and easy drinking.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 00:23:42 | More by curasowa

Treyliff

West Virginia

3.36/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

Poured in SA perfect pint glass

A- hazy light yellow in appearance with a small fizzy white head that reduces to a small ring, leaving no lace

S- cracked pepper, coriander, citrus zest, muted hops

T- mildly sweet malt with lemony-citrus hops, tangy citrus zest on the back end with coriander notes, lightly dry finish. Not really getting any Belgian flavors of the traditional style

M- light body with lively carbonation, foamy mouthfeel with a spritzy finish

O- easy drinking and a good choice for a summer day outside, but doesn't stand up to the better examples of the style

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2013 03:04:59 | More by Treyliff

JG_McNaulty

Ontario (Canada)

3.25/5  rDev -5.5%

05-15-2013 14:02:15 | More by JG_McNaulty

russwilliam

New York

3.25/5  rDev -5.5%

05-15-2013 03:14:42 | More by russwilliam

DaPinsker

Florida

4/5  rDev +16.3%

05-14-2013 01:28:10 | More by DaPinsker

Hopfenpeter

Maryland

3.25/5  rDev -5.5%

05-13-2013 00:54:23 | More by Hopfenpeter

BeerForMuscle

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev +1.7%

05-12-2013 20:20:26 | More by BeerForMuscle

Kubrickx

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev +1.7%

05-12-2013 18:52:32 | More by Kubrickx

nebula1999

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +16.3%

05-12-2013 14:19:06 | More by nebula1999

Noelito76

New York

2.75/5  rDev -20.1%

05-11-2013 00:30:18 | More by Noelito76

Artjsantos

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev +1.7%

05-10-2013 16:17:28 | More by Artjsantos

MaddDogg84

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +38.1%

05-09-2013 02:50:45 | More by MaddDogg84

BlurryVisi0n

New York

3.41/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Served in a hexagonal pint glass.

Appearance: Hazy gold tinted orange, heavy small bubbles on the body. You need to have the right light to notice this. Head coming off white is thin, with a hard pour it was maybe eight of an inch but settled quick sitting for about a minute.

Smell: Comes off strong in the beginning with a lemon citrus zest, honestly before putting my mouth to the glass it pushes sweet aroma to you. This scent is light, and usually hope for more.

Taste: Nice and smooth lemon, and feels a little bit of mandarin Mouth: Not to knock Sam Adams but they flavors come and go, seriously lacking stickiness

Mouth: Medium, with a sweet citrus finish. Not exactly sticky but still smooth.

Overall: Fine beer for what it is, I personally would rather grab a glass of more "authentic" witbiers that wouldn't be too far away from this on the shelf. Sam Adams still delivers....warmer weather this brew is definitely more appreciated. Salud!

Serving type: bottle

05-08-2013 04:24:07 | More by BlurryVisi0n

dalepryor

Kentucky

3/5  rDev -12.8%

05-07-2013 21:14:22 | More by dalepryor

DuffDaddy

Florida

2.75/5  rDev -20.1%

05-06-2013 17:22:00 | More by DuffDaddy

PaulD

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +9%

05-06-2013 00:46:32 | More by PaulD

kylehay2004

Florida

3.5/5  rDev +1.7%

05-05-2013 12:36:28 | More by kylehay2004

swellcat

Texas

4/5  rDev +16.3%

05-05-2013 03:09:55 | More by swellcat

Jasoncpace

Texas

4/5  rDev +16.3%

05-03-2013 20:11:59 | More by Jasoncpace

imperialking

Illinois

3/5  rDev -12.8%

05-03-2013 18:44:17 | More by imperialking

brentk56

North Carolina

3.49/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

Appearance: Pours a hazy honey color with a modest head (particularly for a WIt) though it does leave quite a few dots of lace behind

Smell: Vague elements of toasted wheat bread, citrus peel, coriander and grains of paradise

Taste: Somewhat sweet with banana and toffee joining the toasted wheat flavors; in the middle, a bit of citrus peel, coriander and grains of paradise arrive; a surprising hint of pepper in the finish

Mouthfeel: Light to medium body with moderate carbonation

Overall: Rather like a Wit on training wheels though easy to drink

Serving type: bottle

05-03-2013 01:30:16 | More by brentk56

ALLMUCH

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +23.5%

05-01-2013 04:32:40 | More by ALLMUCH