Samuel Adams Maple Pecan Porter - Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)

ThisWangsChung

Maryland

3.56/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

12 oz bottle into a Duvel tulip.

A: Pours a very dark burgundy color. The head is a one finger light mocha color that fades quickly. At least it leaves a nice collar of lacing on the glass.

S: Obviously, this comes off like a sweeter porter - not just from the prevalent (and decently executed, to be honest) maple notes, but also from the tones of chocolate, hazelnut, pecan, and molasses. Not much in the way of roasted qualities here. It's sweet, but I honestly really like it.

T: Right from the start, a huge jolt of maple opens up the flavor profile. This big sweetness will give way to a slightly drier nutty finish. There isn't much depth - it's more or less just maple, nuts, with touches of dry chocolate to tie the two notes together - but what's here is quite enjoyable. It becomes a bit cloying near the bottom of the glass, though.

M: The palate feel is a bit insubstantial in its texture, but this helps tone down some of the (otherwise) strong carbonation. Given its level of sweetness on the aftertaste, I could really use more body here.

O: A successful gimmick beer - this is a showcase for the maple syrup and pecan qualities, nothing more, nothing less. A bit too sweet for my tastes, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy this.

Serving type: bottle

02-17-2013 21:27:01 | More by ThisWangsChung

brewcifix

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev +2.7%

05-25-2013 15:14:13 | More by brewcifix

MadWolf

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +2.7%

05-24-2013 19:35:07 | More by MadWolf

Nofear048

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +16.4%

05-24-2013 05:33:59 | More by Nofear048

amishbooze

Michigan

2.5/5  rDev -31.5%

05-23-2013 00:13:14 | More by amishbooze

Erice78

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -4.1%

05-22-2013 01:47:17 | More by Erice78

InspectorBob

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +2.7%

05-19-2013 15:24:55 | More by InspectorBob

Bromine

Florida

3.25/5  rDev -11%

05-19-2013 13:58:23 | More by Bromine

Ceballonegro

Ohio

4/5  rDev +9.6%

05-19-2013 03:47:10 | More by Ceballonegro

LeahM

New York

4.25/5  rDev +16.4%

05-19-2013 03:22:34 | More by LeahM

psmith161

Indiana

4/5  rDev +9.6%

05-19-2013 01:39:07 | More by psmith161

droomyster

Virginia

3.59/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a mahogany body with a big tan head that dissipates pretty quickly. Aromas are overwhelmingly sweet and reminiscent of a table full of steaming flapjacks and hot pecan pies with a hint of roastiness and autumnal earthiness. Tastes like liquid toffee on the front palate, with the sweetness building with notes of maple syrup on the midpalate, before a woodier, earthier elements make the presence notes. Bitter pecan skin comes out on the finish, but not enough to make you forget that this is a super sweet, dessert-like beer. Overall a fun novelty.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 04:49:37 | More by droomyster

Treyliff

West Virginia

3.76/5  rDev +3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

A- pours brown in color with a bright ruby hue, solid foamy & sudsy light tan head with good retention

S- sweet maple syrup noticed first, smooth roasted malt character gives it a nutty aroma with a touch of chocolate and caramel

T- sweet maple flavors are complimented nicely by the roasted nutty malt, faint flavors of chocolate and raisin, the finish is dry with nutty aromas and just a bit of hop bitterness on the linger.

M- medium body and carbonation with a lively foamy mouthfeel and finish

O- nice flavors of maple and nut while keeping them at bay makes is a good choice for a spring porter. Nothing on the extreme end of flavors, but well balanced and easy to drink

-pairs well with some roasted candied pecans

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2013 20:45:31 | More by Treyliff

JoshFrierson86

Arkansas

3.5/5  rDev -4.1%

05-16-2013 12:37:34 | More by JoshFrierson86

Hopfenpeter

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev +2.7%

05-16-2013 03:01:27 | More by Hopfenpeter

Matt73

New York

2.75/5  rDev -24.7%

05-15-2013 18:09:41 | More by Matt73

lucasj82

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -4.1%

05-15-2013 01:45:28 | More by lucasj82

russwilliam

New York

4/5  rDev +9.6%

05-13-2013 21:54:43 | More by russwilliam

BeerForMuscle

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +2.7%

05-12-2013 20:16:00 | More by BeerForMuscle

Kubrickx

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -4.1%

05-12-2013 18:36:50 | More by Kubrickx

JamesStreet

Louisiana

3.75/5  rDev +2.7%

05-12-2013 16:29:16 | More by JamesStreet

buschbeer

Ohio

4.13/5  rDev +13.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

12 ounce bottle
Served in a perfect pint glass

A - It is a dark ruddy brown with dark amber highlights. It is capped with two inches of mocha head.

S - I get lots of earthy, nutty aromas. I also get some cocoa and maple.

T - The maple really comes through on this beer. It is sweet and finishes with pecan.

M - Moderate

O - This is a maple beer that stands out. I have had several that have disappointed, but I really like the flavor of this one. The pecan adds an earthy touch to mellow the sweetness. Tastes great on a cold spring day.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 22:56:11 | More by buschbeer

DarthGator

Tennessee

3/5  rDev -17.8%

05-11-2013 22:18:15 | More by DarthGator

Tone

Missouri

4.04/5  rDev +10.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Pours a black color. One inch head of an off-tan color. Great retention and great lacing. Smells of roasted malt, nut, sweet malt, hint of yeast, slight hop, slight dry hop, and a hint of pale malt. Fits the style of an American Porter. Mouth feel is smooth and clean, with an average carbonation level. Tastes of roasted malt, sweet malt, dry hop, hint of hop, slight nut, and a hint of yeast. Overall, good appearance, aroma, feel, blend, but slightly cloying in sweetness.

Serving type: bottle

05-08-2013 12:57:58 | More by Tone

dalepryor

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -4.1%

05-07-2013 21:18:10 | More by dalepryor