Samuel Adams Imperial Pilsner from Boston Beer Company

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Brewed by Boston Beer Company
Style: European Strong Lager
Boston, Massachusetts USA

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

Broad Distribution
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Ratings Average Score Seasonal ABV Style Pctl Serve in
956 3.73/5.0 3.72/5.0 Special 8.8% 99.2 Lager glass
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Commercial Description:
2005 info:This lager is made with fresh Bavarian hops, straight off the vines from the 2005 harvest in Germany, and packs an 8.8 percent alcohol content that's twice as strong as most popular beers.
Boston Beer Co. is brewing only 60,000 24-oz. bottles, which are due to begin arriving in stores in November.

2007 release info:
Yes, we're a little obsessed with hops. Every autumn for over twenty years, Jim Koch has traveled to one of the oldest hop-growing regions in the world, the Hallertau region of Bavaria in Germany, to hand-select Noble Bavarian hops, including the Hallertau Mittelfrueh variety. This special variety is considered to be one of the best in the world, prized for its unique taste and aroma. Samuel Adams® Hallertau Imperial Pilsner is a celebration of these extraordinary hops. This beer is one of the hoppiest in the world, without being overly bitter. With the first sip, you will experience an explosion of some of the world's finest hops. And we mean “explosion” in a good way. Brewed as a showcase for the hops, this bold brew highlights the spicy, citrus flavors and aromas of the Hallertau Mittelfrueh hops that are abundant in the recipe. The intense hops flavor is balanced with the slight sweetness from the malt. The brew remains pleasantly well-balanced from beginning to end, due to the quality of the hops, and continues to always be, well, "hoppy," providing hop lovers with an amazing beer drinking experience.
Available in 12oz. bottles.

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dmschefke (371), Eastpointe, Michigan, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	8/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	16/20

Mar 26, 2009

Pours a hazy orange with small white head. Aroma of strong hops. Taste is spicy with apparent hops, slight sweetness, and an oily finish. Not a bad brew. Definitely a beer I would drink again.

AmEricanbrew (1747), Louisiana, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	15/20

Mar 24, 2009

Clear amber with a viscous white head. Nice spicy hop, pale lager yeast and malt aroma. Medium heavy body and smooth. Good flavor is sweet n spicy herbs, with heavy pale malts. Pretty damn good.

robinvboyer (1419), Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, Canada

4.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.6	9/10	5/5	9/10	5/5	18/20

Mar 23, 2009

pours a hazy orange, with a thick sticky white head. aroma of ripe hops, touches of pine, floral hops. citrus, and a hint of mint? The flavor is extremely well balanced, lovely hops with a subtle sweetness from the malt. the 9% is nowhere to be found. Just a joy to drink.

ansermadide (496), Kyle, Texas, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	7/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

Mar 20, 2009

12oz 2008 release with weeAnaP on March 20, 2009. In unofficial celebration of the vernal equinox! I’m putting this puppy in a snifter. BEAUTIFUL hazy very orange color. Short head, spotty, slick lacing. Aroma is a little cirtusy, piney. Mmm... THIS smells like someone’s been homebrewing! Very bubbly on movement. Flavor has a hint of grapefruit. For its potency it’s incredibly drinkable. Incredible beer. Great hops!

alraicercsu (166), Ft.Collins, Colorado, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	15/20

Mar 19, 2009

Bottle. Poured a nice orange color with a slight haze. It has a nice citrus aroma and the taste is similar with a nice balanced finish.

mitch1261 (12), Louisville, Kentucky, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	7/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

Mar 18, 2009

It pours a nice hazy orangy color. The beer has a citrus floral aroma. the hops are very evident. The beer has a foamy white head. The bitterness is intense but has a nice dry finish. Overall, I really enjoyed this Hophead delight.

BOLTZ7555 (1053), Phoenix, Arizona, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	8/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	15/20

Mar 18, 2009

Golden orange pour with a solid stark white head that leaves a decent amount of sticky lacing. Sharp, bright hoppy nose with lemongrass, pine and citrus. Flavor is also aggressively hoppy; with more of a grapefruit moving forward. Medium mouthfeel but extremely long bitter aftertaste. Not bad.

jcdsmack (88), Henderson, Nevada, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	7/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

Mar 11, 2009

This is a great beer pours a nice golden color hop aroma abounds rich malt sweetness cuts through the bitterness well, or vice versa well crafted packs a punch. A nice beer to try if you desire to unterstand the character of the noble german hops hallertau.

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