20130106:
This beer tastes better than the standard Samuel Adams Boston Lager. It's easy and definitely a good winter beer. It went well along with chips. It was also a good follow-up to Brooklyn Brown Ale which in turn followed a bottle of New Belgium Imperial Coffee Chocolate Stout. In contrast with the Brown Ale, the Winter Lager seemed to have more of a spice and slightly more carbonated mouth-feel. In summary, the beer was slightly above average and I'd recommend it for casual drinking during the winter season.
From the difference in labels, the bottle drank on 20130106 must have come from the Nov. 2011 to Jan. 2012 season.
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20130131:
I wrote: "The Samuel Adams Winter Lager was solid. I like it better than the standard Samuel Adams Boston Lager. It's not special, but it's good." 6:53PM ET
It's interesting that on 20130106 I drank the Winter Lager after a Brooklyn Brown Ale, because today I drank the Winter Lager after a Newcastle Brown Ale. I like the Winter Lager more than the Newcastle Brown Ale.
[20130203]
Samuel Adams Winter Lager
Relevant Links:
Samuel Adams Winter Lager (Samuel Adams Website)
Samuel Adams Winter Lager (BeerAdvocate.com)
Samuel Adams Winter Lager (RateBeer.com)
Website Information:
This beer tastes better than the standard Samuel Adams Boston Lager. It's easy and definitely a good winter beer. It went well along with chips. It was also a good follow-up to Brooklyn Brown Ale which in turn followed a bottle of New Belgium Imperial Coffee Chocolate Stout. In contrast with the Brown Ale, the Winter Lager seemed to have more of a spice and slightly more carbonated mouth-feel. In summary, the beer was slightly above average and I'd recommend it for casual drinking during the winter season.
From the difference in labels, the bottle drank on 20130106 must have come from the Nov. 2011 to Jan. 2012 season.
[20130203]
20130131:
I wrote: "The Samuel Adams Winter Lager was solid. I like it better than the standard Samuel Adams Boston Lager. It's not special, but it's good." 6:53PM ET
It's interesting that on 20130106 I drank the Winter Lager after a Brooklyn Brown Ale, because today I drank the Winter Lager after a Newcastle Brown Ale. I like the Winter Lager more than the Newcastle Brown Ale.
[20130203]
Samuel Adams Winter Lager
Relevant Links:
Samuel Adams Winter Lager (Samuel Adams Website)
Samuel Adams Winter Lager (BeerAdvocate.com)
Samuel Adams Winter Lager (RateBeer.com)
Website Information:
Flavor: Robust, malty, and spicy with a slight sweetness to the mild-palate. Noble hops complete the beer with a floral and citrus note that compliments the spices.
Color: Deep ruby brown, 25 SRM
Original Gravity: 14.3° Plato
Alcohol by Vol/Wt: 5.6%ABV – 4.4% ABW
Calories/12 oz.: 193
IBUs: 22
Malt Varieties: Samuel Adams two-row pale malt blend, Caramel 60, malted wheat, Carafa, and Munich 10
Hop Variety: Hallertau Mittelfrueh Noble hops
Special Ingredients: Orange peel, ginger, and cinnamon
Yeast Strain: Samuel Adams lager yeast
Availability: Seasonal (Nov. - Jan.)
First Brewed: 1989
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