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Samuel Adams Pale Ale

Samuel Adams Pale Ale

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An English Pale Ale brewed by
Boston Beer Company

Boston, Massachusetts USA

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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6292.93/5.02.93/5.05.4%45.9English pint, Shaker P  Stats

Commercial Description:
This distinctive and refreshing American ale is brewed in the classic style, with traditional brewing, the finest English ale hops, and lightly roasted specialty malts. Hand-selected Fuggles and East Kent Goldings hops impart a crisp dry finish to this flavorful authentic ale. Jim Koch

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 gwpom (200), Akron, New York, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/512/20
Oct 11, 2008  
12 oz from Summer pack. Like most SA, this isn’t bad, but as has been stated, there are plenty of other pale ales out there that could kick this one’s butt. Still, I like SA in general, and it’s nice to have something hoppy in a pack full of fluff.


 esjaygee (830), Oak Creek, Wisconsin, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/510/20
Oct 11, 2008  
Clear yellow to amber with a wispy white wig. Aroma of grain, citrus and faint hops. Taste of faint hops, malt with a mildly bitter finish, too malted for style. Talk about the epitome of drinkable and forgettable beers… I forgot about this one while I was drinking it.


marksahara (79), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
2.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/102/55/102/510/20
Oct 10, 2008  
12 oz bottle. Pours a golden amber with moderate white airy crown that has little retention and spotty lacing. Aroma is predominantly grassy hops with some citrus hops and a slight hint of malt undertones. The flavour is bitter with a crisp finish, yet not enough malt backbone, in my opinion. The mouthfeel is a little light with spritely carbonation. Just an okay beer. There are a lot more pale ales out there that have far better quality.


borgination (98), Lee, Massachusetts, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/512/20
Oct 9, 2008  
Found in the summer mix case, this beer had a supprisingly tasty hops character that lingered fairly well. Pretty good.


smaynard6000 (55), New Castle, Pennsylvania, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/513/20
Oct 9, 2008  
Light golden color with a smallish white head. Grainy citrusy flavor with a crisp finish. Average body. Not outstanding, but I enjoyed this beer.



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