Samuel Adams Cold Snap

20140305:
Having finished defending my dissertation, two of my friends (a married couple) gifted me this nice, cold bottle of beer.

I wrote: "This Cold Snap has a nice spicy taste to it. It has a ginger sort of taste I guess." 11:48AM ET

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Samuel Adams Cold Snap

Relevant Links:
Samuel Adams Cold Snap (Samuel Adams Website)
Samuel Adams Cold Snap (BeerAdvocate.com)
Samuel Adams Cold Snap (RateBeer.com)

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Website Information:

Samuel Adams
Cold Snap
Stirring from the haze of winter, this refreshing unfiltered White Ale awakens its smooth wheat with the bright snap of spring spices. From the subtle sweetness of orange peel and plum to the peppery bite of fresh ground coriander, the blend of spices creates just the right refreshing kick to signal that spring is on its way.

HOP VARIETIES Hallertau Mittelfrueh Noble hops
MALT VARIETIES Samuel Adams two-row pale malt blend and malted wheat​
YEAST STRAIN Samuel Adams ale yeast
COLOR Golden, hazy / 6 SRM
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS A blend of exotic fruits & spices including orange peel, plum, hibiscus & fresh ground coriander.
ALC. BY VOL/WT 5.3%ABV - 4.2%ABW
IBUs 10
CAL PER SERVING 187
AVAILABILITY Seasonal

Tasting Notes:
Samuel Adams two-row pale malt blend and malted wheat​ provide a crisp, cereal finish to this beer.
Crisp and refreshing with a blend of wheat, smooth maltiness, and hint of spring spices.