This traditional lager is medium in body with a deep roasted character. Its dark color and rich malty flavor come from specially roasted caramel and chocolate malts. This brew is lightly hopped with Noble Bavarian hops for a soft spiciness and a smooth clean finish.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by jkbpill from Birmingham, AL, USA who has tried this beer once. (11/7/2009 11:41:06 PM)
"This beer really does pour basically black with a tan head that has some staying power. The smell of this beer is roasted sweet coffee smell. The taste is unlike anything I have tasted before in that it has the taste of a porter or a stout but it has a much lighter feel to it. It had a nice sweet (not overly sweet taste)"
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.5)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $2 Unit Cost: $2.67 per Pint
[2] Review by AleFan from Honolulu, HI, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (9/8/2009 2:09:17 PM)
"I found this in the brewmaster pack. I was blown away by the nice nutty carmelish flavor, not hoppy but almost creamy and velvety. I really enjoyed this very dark brew. I can find it very easily and have been making regular trips to the store to pick this up."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.8)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $2 Unit Cost: $2.67 per Pint
[3] Review by bigred00 from buffalo, NY, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (7/11/2009 10:52:20 PM)
"Presentation: It was poured from a brown 12oz bottle into a pint glass.
Appearance: The body is dark black in color and very nearly opaque with some ruby red highlights along the sides of the glass. There is some visible carbonation near the sides of the glass as well. On top sits a thick tan head with very good retention. It makes some good lace rings on the glass as I drink.
Smell: The aroma is sweet and bready with some mild hints of smoke and burnt sugar.
Taste/Mouth Feel: There is sweet buttery toffee and light caramel notes up front. This gives way to a robust espresso character with a light dusting of bittersweet chocolate. It finishes with some mild hop bitterness and dryness. The palate is medium bodied with a smooth texture and mild yet active carbonation.
Notes: Another solid beer from Samuel Adams!
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Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
10/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.6)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.25 Unit Cost: $1.67 per Pint
[4] Review by Jabah from Fort Pierce, FL, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (6/11/2009 8:32:23 PM)
"Got this in one of their variety packs. Was actually one of my favorites in the bunch. I'm finding their "Brewmaster Collections" to be a bit better. I liked the malts in this one. Reminded me a bit of a thin (not as malty) stout, if that makes any sense. See it on the shelf in 6-packs now, but I just can't bring myself to buy it. I mean, it was good, but not THAT good. With so many things to try nowadays, it's tough to buy a 6 of this, but was happy to get it in a variety pack."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.7)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.08 Unit Cost: $1.44 per Pint
[5] Review by slayer02348 from East Lansing, MI, USA who has tried this beer once. (4/20/2009 7:17:19 PM)
"Very roasted and chocolate flavored. Sampled out of a bottle so I cannot attest to its appearance. Aroma is malty and strong. Alcohol is not too noticeable in this one. Overall, enjoyable."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.5)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
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