Samuel Adams Imperial Pilsner

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An European Strong Lager brewed by
Boston Beer Company
Boston, Massachusetts USA

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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Ratings Average Score Seasonal ABV Style Pctl Serve in Advanced
852 3.73/5.0 3.73/5.0 Special 8.8% 98.6 Lager glass P Stats

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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MAP (910), Lakewood, Ohio, USA

3.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.3	6/10	3/5	7/10	3/5	14/20

Dec 11, 2005 Updated: Oct 25, 2008
Just cracked this thing open without refrigerating it because I realized my room is probably below cellar temperature right now. Poured into my glass mug it gave considerable head on what I would describe as a dirty orange. Aroma was a bit bland and somewhat metallic. Flavor isn’t too bad, somewhat watery after an initial strong hop presence. It closes with a funky malt. to it.

pkbites (273), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	10/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	15/20

Nov 30, 2008

Pours a slightly dark copper. White head dies quickly. Excellent nose of bakery and caramel (10 out of 10). Hops galore. Bitter as hell. Not as good as Hopslam, but close!

BillWyce (36), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	7/10	4/5	8/10	3/5	17/20

Nov 30, 2008

2008 bottling of Hallertau Imperial Pilsner: slightly cloudy golden-amber color with off-white head. Aroma of grapefruit with a slight undertone of alcohol. SLightly thick mouthfeel with a strong hops taste that lingers on the tongue. I’m not normally a pilsner fan, but this one is a winner...reminiscent of quality that Sam Adams put out when they were still considered a micro.

kassner (217), Wexford, Pennsylvania, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	8/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	16/20

Nov 30, 2008

Really great Hops flavors and aroma with subtle aromatic notes. Cloudy golden with modest head. A really great beer

Unique69crazy (118), Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	9/10	5/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

Nov 29, 2008

Wow! Sam Adams brewed this. I am impressed. When I seen the description on the side of the bottle, I was questionable. Great hops for a wonderful aroma of citrus. Nice golden pour with an spectacular bubbling body. Will buy this again before the season is up. Great job!

RasterMaster (29), , Oklahoma, USA

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	8/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	16/20

Nov 29, 2008

Labeled "Samuel Adams Hallertau Imperial Pilsner". Golden orange pour into a white frothy head with small amount of carbonated bubbles rising from bottom of the glass which dissipates into a few foamy bubbles and lacing that hangs on the glass. Heavy aroma of hops and spicy citrus. Initial flavor of flowery hoppiness...this one is a hop bomb with good balance of malty sweetness. Dry finish with a lingering slightly bitter hoppy aftertaste.

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