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Samuel Adams Boston Ale

Samuel Adams Boston Ale

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57
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An Amber Ale brewed by
Boston Beer Company

Boston, Massachusetts USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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11793.15/5.03.15/5.05.1%72.2 English pint, Shaker P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Samuel Adams® Boston Ale was first brewed to celebrate the opening of our Boston Brewery. Like Samuel Adams Boston Lager®, it was an old family recipe that was rescued by Jim Koch from his father’s attic. Samuel Adams® Boston Ale, a Stock Ale, has a complex, caramel malt character balanced with distinct spicy and herbal hop notes. Our proprietary ale yeast imparts a variety of fruit and ester notes in both the nose and flavor which are indicative of the style. Stock Ale, one of the few classic beer styles to have originated in the United States, has a strong New England heritage. The style draws its name from the cool "stock cellars" in which it was aged. This technique imparted a smoothness and body which became the hallmark of this style. Keeping with the Stock Ale style, Samuel Adams® Boston Ale is fermented at cooler almost lager like temperatures and conditioned much longer than most ales. It also is Krausened and dry hopped.

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 unclemike (351), Ft. Riley, Kansas, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/514/20

Jun 16, 2008  
Rich amber color with a medium white head from a bottle. Smell was of sweet caramel like malt, and almost a touch of alcohol or tartness to go along with it. Taste was very mild bittering hops, but mostly of sweet sticky caramel, and a touch of unique tartness. Definitely a slightly unique amber, from my experiences, and I’d say, slightly above average as well.

Blizzer34 (25), New Jersey, USA
1.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/103/54/102/55/20
Sep 7, 2008  
similiar to the brown ale, but definitely better. has a caramel malt character and a light brown appearance...


 bsm80 (100), Massapequa, New York, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Sep 7, 2008  
Amber pour with a slightly roasted malt nose and a nice head, crisp and balanced, some hint of fruit and spice.


SODAK14 (44), Rapid City, South Dakota, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Sep 3, 2008  
Previously I was not a Sam Adams fan but I really liked this one..even though it was out of my lighter beer wheelhouse. Easy to drink, lots of tiny bubbles (for those of you who care). An interesting (burnt?) after taste. Really good beer that would go good with food or by itself.


 junon (136), Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/103/514/20
Sep 3, 2008  
Unexpected roasted and caramel flavors. There is a creamy texture to it also found in the aroma. Not a brilliant beer but a solid effort.


pik5el (44), Pasadena, Maryland, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/514/20
Aug 29, 2008  
Grabbed this in a Sam Adams mix pack. I would compare this to the Boston Lager. It’s pleasant, and I enjoy it. Nothing great to say though.




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