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Samuel Adams Black Lager 3.38 1405

Samuel Adams Black Lager

Percentile
81
overall

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
14053.39/5.03.38/5.0Special4.9%88.2Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Stein
Commercial Description:
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. Cheers!
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 coyotehunter (557), , Michigan, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/512/20
Mar 2, 2009  
Nice dark brown/black body with a somewhat tall tan head. Smells like burnt grain, some chocolate, and coffee. Light notes of milk chocolate, burnt malt, and a slight spice to it. smooth texture, with a bit of funk in the aftertaste. Reminds me of a thin porter, or really thin stout.


 dwaggs2 (562), Lee’s Summit, Missouri, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/57/103/515/20
Mar 2, 2009  
Bottle. Pours a brownish color, darker. Has a decent foamy head, some lacing left behind. I thought this one was really good. Roasted malts, and caramel aroma. Flavor is burnt nuts, roasted malts and other coffee flavors. Medium body.


 yngwie (5000), Kristiansand, Norway
2.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/55/103/510/20
Feb 28, 2009  
Bottle. A reddish dark brown beer with an almost tan head of very moderate size. Quite neutral on the nose, some caramel and roasted malts, but not much. Roasted malts, caramel and a touch of coffee in the mouth, medium body. Roasted finish with caramel. A quite decent beer, but surprisingly boring. Hope I’m not prejudiced. Don’t think so, it didn’t ring any bells at all. (090116)


 Elwood (684), Leesburg, Virginia, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/512/20
Feb 27, 2009  
12 oz. bottle. Deep black color with a rich, very light tan head that leaves behind nice lacing.. Coffee, toffee notes on the nose. Medium carbonation with coffee, walnut flavors. Crisp mouthfeel with no lingering aftertaste. A lager that wants to be a stout. Overall not bad.


 fromred2green (170), , Ohio, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/57/103/513/20
Feb 25, 2009  
Bottle. Dark brown with a small tan head. Malty, chocolatey aroma. Flavor is dark coffee and chocolate; slightly malty. Pretty good.


 bconley (351), Fern Park, Florida, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Feb 24, 2009  
Bottle. Deep brown color. Really surprised me. Lots of roasty and chocolate malt. Nice hops and bitter notes. Feels like a lager, but tastes much better.


 french tickler (642), Aylmer, Quebec, Canada
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
Feb 23, 2009  
Dégusté avec Pyrozoid. Apparence noir profond avec une petit mousse qui se dissipe rapidement. Aromes de cendre, chocolat, malt toréfié avec un petit coté mesquite. Corps moyen, un peu lactic, effervescence un peu trop forte. Bonne legere amertume persistante avec une finition legerement onctueuse... Je dis legerement car effectivement cette biere aurais pus avoir un bien meilleur potentiel avec une plus haute gravité... mais c’est le style... Gout boisé, dreche de malt chocolaté, avoine.


 Pyrozoid (352), Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/58/103/513/20
Feb 23, 2009  
Bouteille de 12 fl oz. Dégusté avec french tickler. Bière de couleur noir avec un collet presque absent non collant. Odeur de cendre, fumé un peu, bacon et épices. Saveur de fruits, sucre brun, sel, fumé et une fin épicés.



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