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Samuel Adams Imperial Pilsner

Samuel Adams Imperial Pilsner  - European Strong Lager

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 Percentile 
96
overall
Brewed by Boston Beer Company
Style: European Strong Lager

Boston, Massachusetts USA

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

Broad Distribution
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 Ratings  Average  Score  Seasonal  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
9563.73/5.03.72/5.0Special8.8%99.2Lager glass
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Commercial Description:
2005 info:This lager is made with fresh Bavarian hops, straight off the vines from the 2005 harvest in Germany, and packs an 8.8 percent alcohol content that's twice as strong as most popular beers.
Boston Beer Co. is brewing only 60,000 24-oz. bottles, which are due to begin arriving in stores in November.

2007 release info:
Yes, we're a little obsessed with hops. Every autumn for over twenty years, Jim Koch has traveled to one of the oldest hop-growing regions in the world, the Hallertau region of Bavaria in Germany, to hand-select Noble Bavarian hops, including the Hallertau Mittelfrueh variety. This special variety is considered to be one of the best in the world, prized for its unique taste and aroma. Samuel Adams® Hallertau Imperial Pilsner is a celebration of these extraordinary hops. This beer is one of the hoppiest in the world, without being overly bitter. With the first sip, you will experience an explosion of some of the world's finest hops. And we mean “explosion” in a good way. Brewed as a showcase for the hops, this bold brew highlights the spicy, citrus flavors and aromas of the Hallertau Mittelfrueh hops that are abundant in the recipe. The intense hops flavor is balanced with the slight sweetness from the malt. The brew remains pleasantly well-balanced from beginning to end, due to the quality of the hops, and continues to always be, well, "hoppy," providing hop lovers with an amazing beer drinking experience.
Available in 12oz. bottles.
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 guyinchicago (516), marengo, Illinois, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/56/103/516/20
Feb 23, 2008    Updated: Apr 30, 2009
wow what an experince wow an explosion of hops wow whay a dry feel whew to me like picking up a handfull of clovers and eating them 12 pounds of hops per barrel im glad i tried this one. extreme beer what will they think of next remember hops are to beer what grapes are to wine wow


 thill25 (216), Orlando, Florida, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/512/20
Feb 21, 2008  
12 oz. bottle...Pours a hazy orange w/ a fizzy white head. Nose of grass, pine, citrus...flavor was that of an IPA, IMHO. Citrusy, piney...very bitter aftertaste. Good mouthfeel, but not easy to drink. I liked this, but not enought to seek it out again.


alcohaulnass (2), USA
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3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/515/20
Feb 21, 2008  
This beer has a very intense hop flavor. I find it gets smoother the longer you let warm up. Tha aroma is a very strong "hoppy" oder.


hindan02 (24), macomb, Michigan, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/516/20
Feb 19, 2008  
a very earthy hops aroma it is suprisingly balanced for having so much hops the lace on the very lacy head


 SHANER4 (370), Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/56/103/516/20
Feb 16, 2008  
Sam Adams sure did not skimp on the hops in this brew. Aroma is fresh bavarian hops just as Sam Adams claims. Taste is a little harsh up front with a smoother finish. A very good beer and would try again maybe on tap if I get the chance.


 amishcaravan (237), Winona, Minnesota, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/518/20
Feb 16, 2008  
This is almost an IPA with how much hops is in here. Excellent taste. The bottle says ’An Intense Hop Experience’ and it isn’t lying. Pours a cloudy gold color with a lasting fluffy head. Nice carbonation and a lasting after taste. I will buy this beer again


 nathan30533 (138), Dahlonega, Georgia, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Feb 15, 2008  
What a wonderful beer. The brewers at Sam Adams really did it with this one. A wonderful imerial pilsner that I would recommend to the beer lover.


 Sparky27 (1559), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/514/20
Feb 14, 2008  
Bottle. Old label – 2007?. Pours a hazy orange color like a hefe with light head and a little bit of lacing. Nose is hops at first, than more malt than hops as it warms. Palate is malt with a hop bite, but not as intense as the label says. Dry, bitter aftertaste. An ok beer.



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