Samuel Adams Boston Lager and Ale Side by Side Tasting
For some reason I have never bought these beers before last year. I ordered a Samuel Adams one time at a bar (last year) and I was not impressed. The beer was golden yellow and tasted like some basic lager. This past weekend I bought one again at a bar while getting a pizza and I was impressed. This time the beer was amber in color and tasted similar to the Boston Ale (going from memory). I think the bar last year served me the wrong beer.
In the fall of last year was the first time I had a Boston Ale. I enjoyed several of them while watching a horrible University of Michigan football game. The ale had a very nice spicy profile.
Today, I am going to do a side by side comparison of these two beers to figure out if I like this Boston Lager or not and if it is similar to the Ale or not.
Boston Ale
Brewmaster’s Collection
4.94% abv really .94 not .93 or .95
$8.99 a six pack
Boston Beer Company
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Appearance: nice amber color with a tint of copper, off-white head (1 finger), dissipates fairly quickly, some sticky lacing on the glass.
Aroma: very light, muted, hard to pick up malty sweetness and even harder to find hoppy note. Below average nose on this ale.
Flavors: not like the ones I had last year. Delicate hoppy spice, touch of toasted malts and sweet caramel make for a nice balanced ale.
Mouthfeel: smooth yet dry texture; dry hoppy spice on the finish and lingering aftertaste. Light carbonation.
My Strength Rating: 4/4.5
To the Point: Add a little more peppery spice on the tasting profile and this would be a winner in my book. But, for what it has, it is slightly above average.
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