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Samuel Adams Black Lager 3.38 1403

Samuel Adams Black Lager

Percentile
81
overall

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
14033.39/5.03.38/5.0Special4.9%87.9Dimpled 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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Kevs86ta (13), Ohio, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/105/517/20
Jan 3, 2008  
One of my Favorites. Great taste and looks. I got it in my variety pack and was very pleased.


thekmoonlegend (93), Lynn, Massachusetts, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Dec 31, 2007    Updated: Jan 23, 2008
Dark brown color, creamy head that does not dissipate quickly, leaves slight lacing on glass. Malty aroma. Medium body, actually a little lighter than I was expecting. Very malty flavor, chocolate and caramel came to mind immediately. I would prefer this over a heavier stout if I want the flavor of a stout but a light-bodied beer. One of my favorite Sam Adams, great beer.


 llcooldave (337), San Antonio, Texas, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/104/57/104/517/20
Dec 30, 2007  
I can remember this was the first Schwartzbier I tried that got me hooked on the Schwartzbier style. I finally get to rate it: Nice dark black in color with a descent head and lacing. Light on the palate, not heavy at all. Smooth and drinkable, with a nice roasted coffee and chocolate aftertaste. I’ve tasted better Schwarts’ but this one is the one that kicked it off for me.


 Pwn3d (1087), Manhattan, New York, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/512/20
Dec 27, 2007  
12oz bottle. Im a big Schwartz fan and I was excited to pull this off the shelf. Pour lacked head, or any lacing... which is unusual bc almost everyone here commented on the nice head, so maybe something was wrong?? Aroma was familair malts and inviting. Taste was nice, very flavorful with roasted malts. yet the palate is watery and lacking. Good, but not great.


YodaB (10), Massachusetts, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Dec 27, 2007  
12 oz. bottle: This is one of my prefered Sam Adams brews. It is very dark with a chocolate and coffee taste to it. When I talk to people not up on beer terms, I tend to describe it as a lighter version of Guiness as I find that a lot of the flavors are very similar. Very drinkable.


 jredmond (1056), New Jersey, USA
2.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/102/53/102/510/20
Dec 27, 2007  
12 oz bottle. Ive had a few schwarbiers. and enjoyed them. This, however, I could not get my knob wet to. Roasty characteristics similar to a watered down porter.


 MBison (548), Southern Highlands, Australia
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/513/20
Dec 26, 2007  
Bottle (330ml). Poured a very dark maroonish colour, boarder lining on black with ruby highlights and a large creamy, tanned head which was mostly lasting. Aroma was mostly white milk chocolate, with light burnt malt notes and some coffee lollies in the back. Aroma was creamy and milky, with more notes of milky white chocolate and a very light burnt malt flavor. Body was medium with a creamy mouthful and an average finish. Simple but very well balanced.


llbjr77 (72), Largo, Florida, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Dec 26, 2007  
Very dark in color; nice aroma; definite malty taste with caramel tones; slight aftertaste that is nice; a good buy; can’t always find it available; definitely will continue to buy.



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