Samuel Adams Latitude 48 IPA 2013 - Mosaic - Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)

LambicPentameter

Kansas

3.5/5  rDev -6.9%

03-14-2013 07:07:50 | More by LambicPentameter

pathman

Ohio

4/5  rDev +6.4%

05-25-2013 02:48:21 | More by pathman

dbrauneis

New Jersey

3.71/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

A: Pours a crystal clear medium copper in color with light amounts of gentle carbonation near the surface of the beer and some amber highlights. The beer has a finger tall frothy dark beige head that slowly reduces to couple of small medium thick patches, a thin film covering the majority of the remainder of the surface of the beer, and a medium thick ring at the edges of the glass. Light to moderate amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Moderate aromas of caramel malts with some slightly lighter tropical/melon hops.

T: Upfront there are moderate flavors of caramel malts with a light amount of caramel sweetness. That is followed by light to moderate flavors of tropical/melon and citrus/grapefruit rind hops. Light to moderate amounts of lingering bitterness.

M: Medium bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation. Slightly crisp upfront.

O: An interesting choice of hops (Mosaic) make this beer one that is worth trying and even worth trying again. I found it to be slightly sweeter and slightly maltier than other examples of the style. Fairly easy to drink.

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 00:41:06 | More by dbrauneis

jploving

South Carolina

3.76/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

The mosaic hop....never heard of it...so when I read on the bottle this IPA was made with the mosaic hop I gladley picked it up for $7.97 at my neighborhood grocery store....(it was on sale)...
I waited until I installed a new sump pump under my house before I opened the first bottle..it was a way to reward myself for a successful home project...
I did not get a lot of aroma when i initially opened up the bottle...a little more when I poured it in a pint glass....a little more sweet (maybe some citrusy notes) than I remember the last time I drank a Sam Adams Latitude IPA.
This is a very well balance beer. There is a nice malty backbone-firm but not strong like the older IPA--but the hop characteristics are more pronounced and better defined. The cliche grapefruit and piney flavors are certainly there, but for some reason I tasted a bit of peach and sweet apple...that is what i enjoyed the most. To me, this Latitude IPA is much better than the elder.
Once again, Sam Adams matches body and ABV with great accuracy....and just enough bitterness lingers after the swallow to make you want another sip...this is a nice IPA for snobs and rookies alike.
I rate it 3.75

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 16:51:09 | More by jploving

NateMac13

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -6.9%

05-20-2013 15:03:24 | More by NateMac13

bzach

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

05-18-2013 22:30:43 | More by bzach

TeamMathis

West Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Appearance: Clear amber. Decent lace of head remains.
Smell: Grapefruit, pine, citrus, and maybe vanilla.
Taste: Malty citrus and pine.
Mouthfeel: Moderate carbonation.

I like this IPA. The grapefruit and pine smell is so inviting, and the bitterness is decent. It's a bit too malty for my tastes, but definitely enjoyable. I would probably get this again.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 04:12:09 | More by TeamMathis

lobster74123

Ohio

4/5  rDev +6.4%

05-16-2013 05:32:46 | More by lobster74123

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4.21/5  rDev +12%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Thanks to my brother tenderbranson69 for sharing this with me,enjoyed chilled from a 1/2 pint froma 12 oz brown bottle.

The color is a familiar medium amber with very good clarity and thin cream of light beige with small bead and good retention. The smell is very pleasant with some grapefruit and herbal notes and mild sweet piney elements with light malt ester. The feel is good with mostly bitter texture but has nice resinous oily almost creamy body with a nice malt foundation allowing the bitterness to be cushioned somewhat. Moderately carbonated with semi-dry finish.

The taste is very hop influenced with some mild tangerine notes and slight simcoe-like herbal earthy tinges with some mild herbal and tangy hop flavor with yeast gently supporting the mild caramel tinge from the malt. Overall I loved the taste and it was gone too quickly. I would look for this if you are at all appreciative of Latitude 48 in the original formula because this is a lot better IMO.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2013 13:52:54 | More by Slatetank

gshackles

New York

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

05-13-2013 00:10:09 | More by gshackles

KiMiRaiK

Washington

3/5  rDev -20.2%

05-12-2013 02:57:42 | More by KiMiRaiK

rph97

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -13.6%

05-09-2013 23:15:04 | More by rph97

CBlack85

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

05-09-2013 01:14:37 | More by CBlack85

CloudStrife

New York

4.03/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12oz bottle poured into a tulip. Best by Aug 2013.

A: Pours a clear amber with a large fairly dense off white head. Leaves some decent lacing all the way down. Lots of tiny bubble visible in the body. Head takes a while to dissipate.

S: Nice citrus hop aroma, the mosaic is an aromatic hop. Not an overdose like more IPA's, thinking this will be more balanced than a hopbomb. Malt adds some sweetness and breadiness.

T: Mosaic hops do pull through for a real pleasant citrusy hop. Bittering flavor is fairly dominate throughout which is good.

M: Medium body with ample carbonation. A bit sticky but sort of expected from these hops. Fairly easy drinking though.

Overall a real nice entry from Sam Adams. Love the focus on mosaic hops as they are an amazing new hop. Give this one a go.

Serving type: bottle

05-08-2013 23:35:13 | More by CloudStrife

metter98

New York

3.68/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

A: The beer is clear copper in color and has a moderate amount of visible carbonation. It poured with a quarter finger high beige head that died down, leaving a thin head covering the surface and some lacing down the sides of the glass.
S: Light aromas of caramel malts are present in the nose along with some hints of melon.
T: The taste has initial flavors of caramel malts with a little bit of associated sweetness. Notes of citrus and melon hops are also noticeable and contribute a slight amount of bitterness.
M: It feels medium-bodied and slightly crisp on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer seems to be a little maltier compared to other IPAs but it is easy to drink and the flavors of the Mosaic hops could be enough of an incentive to make me want to try this again.

Serving type: bottle

05-08-2013 00:02:14 | More by metter98

MilkManX

Arizona

4/5  rDev +6.4%

05-07-2013 20:53:38 | More by MilkManX

dalepryor

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -6.9%

05-07-2013 20:40:32 | More by dalepryor

beertunes

Washington

3.03/5  rDev -19.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25

Poured into nonic. Poured a clean, clear copper color with 1/2 inch of light khaki colored head that had OK retention and light lacing.

The aroma was very subdued, especially for an IPA, light hops and a faint grain/malt scent. That subdued neutrality carried over to the flavors. A very light malt base supporting a mostly floral hop taste.

The body was slightly fuller than most IPA's, but not full or heavy. There was a slightly sticky finish that had the flowery notes lingering a bit too long for my tastes. Drinkability was good I suppose, my bottle was gone quickly enough, but I wasn't in a hurry to get to the second bottle in the sampler sixer. Overall, an OK brew, good, not great. Take a shot on it if you want.

Serving type: bottle

05-07-2013 18:59:03 | More by beertunes

Zanico

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

05-05-2013 01:01:15 | More by Zanico

marlinsfan4

Maryland

4/5  rDev +6.4%

05-03-2013 12:52:01 | More by marlinsfan4

Vigilante

Nevada

3.5/5  rDev -6.9%

05-02-2013 07:21:44 | More by Vigilante

Jugsbug

Louisiana

4.5/5  rDev +19.7%

05-02-2013 01:29:13 | More by Jugsbug

FliryVorru

Alabama

4/5  rDev +6.4%

04-29-2013 17:33:20 | More by FliryVorru

brewcrew76

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

04-28-2013 22:09:26 | More by brewcrew76

nebula1999

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +6.4%

04-27-2013 12:33:27 | More by nebula1999