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Samuel Adams Black Lager

Samuel Adams Black Lager

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A Schwarzbier brewed by
Boston Beer Company

Boston, Massachusetts USA

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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12313.39/5.03.39/5.0Special4.9%82.3Lager glass, Stein P  Stats

Commercial Description:
This traditional lager is medium in body with a deep roasted character. Its dark color and rich malty flavor come from specially roasted caramel and chocolate malts. This brew is lightly hopped with Noble Bavarian hops for a soft spiciness and a smooth clean finish. Cheers!

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 PWalk (334), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/57/103/512/20

Apr 4, 2005  
An intersting brew as chocolate comes through more than I thought it would. Nifty little head that never went away and left some decent lacing. Would like ot try again.

 illidurit (431), Santa Cruz, California, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/57/103/515/20
Oct 5, 2008  
12 oz bottle poured into a pint glass. Deep brown color with dazzling ruby highlights. Ecru head of a half finger that displays average retention and lacing. Aromas of cocoa, milk chocolate, and graham cracker, with maybe a little sweetened coffee. Very alluring smell. Flavor is more roasty, with dark chocolate and some char to go along with some light caramel. Hops play a minor role but are spicy in nature and a welcome spot of balance. Mouthfeel is typically Sam Adams: just a little too thin to support the flavor profile. Still one of the best of their regular lineup.


 MaltDawg (369), Richmond, Virginia, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/517/20
Oct 5, 2008  
Dark roast and chocolate malts with hint of spicy hops. Clear very dark amber brown with small tan head. Light Body with medium creamy mouth feel. Finish is malty with touch of grain astringency and bitterness. Yeah I really like this beer.


 nqualls (422), Tennessee, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Oct 4, 2008  
Bottle. Poured a black color with a thin brown head. Aroma and flavor of roasted malt, with a slight hop background. Good beer.


1010 (60), Marysville, Ohio, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/512/20
Oct 3, 2008  
Pours a black color with little head. Taste of roasted malt. 12 oz. bottle from a 12 pack sampler


 craftycarl21 (211), South Hero, Vermont, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/514/20
Oct 3, 2008  
pours a dark brown with a decent frothy head, slow to dissipate. Aroma is pretty basic, mostly malt and hops, maybe a touch of caramel. Flavor is thick with roasted malt, dark chocolate, and some sweetness- probably the caramel again- nicely balanced for a sam adams. Palate is good, stays strong but not overbearing in any way. One of Boston Beer Co’s better offerings.




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