Samuel Adams Boston Lager. 4.9% abv. 30 IBU. Copper color. A finger of white head that falls to a sustaining collar. Moderate retention, nice lace. Nose of biscuit, background caramel. Front taste of sweet malt, faint herbal hops. Aftertaste of grain, balanced bitter hops. Medium body. Mouthfeel is round, small carb, warm on the back end.
This is a solid beer, enjoyable, balanced, familiar. Easy to drink without being thin or watery. The sweetness of the malt is a perfect balance, as is the hop aftertaste. A classic. Recommended.
From the company:
"When Jim Koch left his corporate job to start a brewery, people told him he was crazy. But after tasting that first batch of Samuel Adams Boston Lager in his kitchen, he knew he had something that just might prove his doubters wrong. This Go To Beer™ started it all. Samuel Adams Boston Lager helped lead the American beer revolution, reviving a passion for full-bodied brews that are robust and rich with character. Since 1984, Samuel Adams Boston Lager has used only the finest hand-selected ingredients to create this perfectly balanced, complex and full-bodied original brew."
[source: samueladams.com]
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