Favorite Samuel Adams Style?
Feb 14, 2009 | 11:11 am
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Favorite Samuel Adams Style?
Sam Adams has become my "go-to" beer on the road when local options aren't available or appealing. Out of their ~20 styles, which is your favorite?
Boston Lager
White Ale
Double Bock
Boston Lager Light
Summer Ale
Oktoberfest
Winter Ale
Old Fezziwig Ale
Cranberry Lambic
Holiday Porter
Cherry Wheat
Cream Stout
Scotch Ale
Black Lager
Brown Ale
Hefeweizen
Pale Ale
Honey Porter
Irish Red
Cherry Wheat is a guilty pleasure of mine, but the Winter Ale probably is my favorite. I was so happy when the CVS next door to my apartment began carrying it (not only is it tasty, but I get 2% cashback on those bad boys!).
Boston Lager
White Ale
Double Bock
Boston Lager Light
Summer Ale
Oktoberfest
Winter Ale
Old Fezziwig Ale
Cranberry Lambic
Holiday Porter
Cherry Wheat
Cream Stout
Scotch Ale
Black Lager
Brown Ale
Hefeweizen
Pale Ale
Honey Porter
Irish Red
Cherry Wheat is a guilty pleasure of mine, but the Winter Ale probably is my favorite. I was so happy when the CVS next door to my apartment began carrying it (not only is it tasty, but I get 2% cashback on those bad boys!).
Feb 14, 2009 | 12:44 pm
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While I agree the Winter Ale is tasty, for me the Oktoberfest is #1. Classic Boston Lager is also great though.
Sam Adams is IHMO the best "big label" brewery in the US.
Sam Adams is IHMO the best "big label" brewery in the US.
Feb 14, 2009 | 2:40 pm
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Boston Lager will always be my favorite. I like trying new beers, but if what I want isn't available, I always fall back on a Sam Adams Boston Lager - preferably draft. I enjoy a Cherry Wheat or Summer Ale on occasion too.
Feb 14, 2009 | 2:57 pm
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bostone lager is my back up choice... usually I'll order something that should be local... when the server comes back and says... um yeah, we don't have shiner, and I'm um yeah, don't they make it an hour away... Sam always saves the day.
Feb 15, 2009 | 10:50 pm
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I was a bit sceptical back when they did their "The big brewers spill more beer than we make all year" campaign ad, but they've really managed to maintain a microbrew quality in a large brewery. I think the Boston Lager is one of the best American beers around. The Winter Lager...it is a lager, BTW, just a dark one, has just enough spiciness to warm me up on a cold night.
Not a big fan of fruit in my beer, but if I were gonna drink one, it would be a more traditional lambic, Lindemans Framboise maybe.
Not a big fan of fruit in my beer, but if I were gonna drink one, it would be a more traditional lambic, Lindemans Framboise maybe.
Feb 15, 2009 | 11:28 pm
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Did their Boston Ale become their "Brown Ale"? I used to like their Boston Ale versus their Lager (which is still decent). Otherwise, their Irish Red or Scotch Red would be my favorite.
