Samuel Adams Boston LagerŪ is the best example of the fundamental characteristics of a great beer, offering a full, rich flavor that is both balanced and complex. It is brewed using a decoction mash, a time consuming, traditional four vessel brewing process discarded by many contemporary brewers. This process brings forth a rich sweetness from the malt that makes it well worth the effort. Samuel Adams Boston LagerŪ also uses only the finest of ingredients including two row barley, as well as German Noble aroma hops. The exclusive use of two row barley not only imparts a full, smooth body but also gives the beer a wide spectrum of malt flavor ranging from slightly sweet to caramel to slightly roasted. The Noble hops varieties, Hallertau Mittelfruh and Tettnang Tettnanger, add a wide range of floral, piney and citrus notes, which are present from the aroma, through the flavor, to the lingering smooth finish. We take great pride in the Noble hops used in our beers. They are hand selected by Jim Koch and our other brewers from the world's oldest hops growing area. Among the world's most expensive, they cost twenty times as much as other hops.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by philbertgodphry from Tupelo, MS, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (11/22/2008 7:48:56 PM)
"My first review so...here we go. Poured a clear yellow-orange color with very little head (possible too cold). Aroma is slightly floral with a barely noticeable detergent smell, maybe from the glass. Taste has a slight hoppy bitterness to it with a bit of a metallic aftertaste. Not my favorite from SA."
Aroma:
5/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
5/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.1)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[2] Review by BIgManne from Tupelo, MS, USA who has tried this beer many times. (11/18/2008 2:25:08 AM)
"pours a clear orange with a medium white head. aromas are decent with a citric, fruity smell. fig and plum are present. flavors are ok with a citric hoppy presence. slight bitter aftertaste but not over powering. overall a decent brew. "
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.2)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $0 Unit Cost: $0 per Pint
[3] Review by Airforce1 from Faribault, MN, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (11/4/2008 3:58:13 AM)
"I love this beer. Nice strong taster to it. Very nice aroma. Color is nice too. These are foamers when you open the bottle.
High marks for this brew."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.3)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $3.5 Unit Cost: $4.67 per Pint
[4] Review by Ackman from Nantucket, MA, USA who has tried this beer many times. (10/14/2008 9:44:19 AM)
"One of the best beers I have ever tasted, I saw during the pour a head which faded down almost to nothing, and a few spots of brusells lace. The flavor really nailed it. The mouthfeel left only a bit left to be desired."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
10/10
Overall:
10/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.4)
Sampled: Bottle, Forced Draught
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[5] Review by StBlues from Lubbock, TX, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (8/5/2008 8:26:27 AM)
"Pours a light copper/orange with a medium white head that hangs around long enough to lace the glass nicely. The aroma is toasted malts with some very mild spice notes. Thin mouth feel. The flavor is caramel and toasted malts with a good balance of hop bitterness in the end. Overall, pretty decent but not as good a daily brew as the ale."
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
5/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(2.9)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.5 Unit Cost: $2 per Pint
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