Samuel Adams Old Fezziwig Ale

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82		91
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Brewed by Boston Beer Company
Style: Spice/Herb/Vegetable
Boston, Massachusetts USA

Serve in Lager glass, Shaker, Tumbler

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

Broad Distribution

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RATINGS: 1323 WEIGHTED AVG: 3.33 SEASONAL: Winter EST. CALORIES: 177 ABV: 5.9%

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COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Spicy and bold, a big Christmas cookie of a beer. Samuel Adams Old Fezziwig Ale is bursting with spices of the season. With a remarkably full body and flavor it helps those long winter nights pass more quickly. The rich taste hits the palate with a depth of malt character ranging from sweet toffee and caramel notes to dark, roasty chocolate notes. Then the spices come in full force. Cinnamon, ginger and orange peel dance on the tongue bringing with them the celebratory spirit of the season.

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AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20

PSUJason99 (96) - Montclair, New Jersey, USA - FEB 11, 2002

Good winter lager...interesting spices...would drink it only it’s season however

3.8

AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20

erway (1004) - Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA - FEB 4, 2002

My favorite Sam Adams and the most spiced beer I’ve ever had. It tastes like candy. Tons of cinnamon, nutmeg, and corriander.

4.2

AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20

bruno1378 (126) - Epping, New Hampshire, USA - JAN 17, 2002

UPDATED: JAN 12, 2008 damn i enjoy this beer...i wish it came alone, not just as part of the winter sampler. re-rate 1/08 - this beer is still awesome.

4.1

AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 18/20

666seth (222) - California, USA - JAN 16, 2002

What a surprising taste. full bodied with spicy taste. The longer you let it roll over your tongue the more of its different spices you actually taste. Good

3.8

AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20

PTomkinson (50) - Virginia, USA - DEC 29, 2001

Another winner from Samuel Adams. Good malt hop balance. I expected more cinnamon and ginger, but anymore would have been too much. Good solid Samuel Adams ale.

4.5

AROMA 10/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20

ribrewmaster99 (11) - Warwick, Rhode Island, USA - DEC 27, 2001

A seasonal that should be made full time. Great color, nice head, with a fruity cinnamon/ginger flavor. This beer should be served a little on the warm side to get the full effect.

AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20

karl (158) - Glendale, New York, USA - DEC 25, 2001

you taste the spice right away, goes down very nice

3.2

AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20

Beloved Beer (278) - California, USA - DEC 25, 2001

I didn’t like this one much. I expected more of a fruity taste to it from it’s description. A bit too much ginger. I guess thats what I was tasting.

AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20

gwfrankpsu (231) - McKinleyville, California, USA - DEC 19, 2001

Warmed up the spice comes through, great color, wonderful beer for the season. It’s a shame you have to buy the assortment to get two. Maybe I’ll buy another.

3.8

AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20

igneous1 (1467) - Davenport, Iowa, USA - DEC 18, 2001

i didnt remember this beer being this dark...beautiful color. cant comment on the aroma as apparently i have a cold or something. quickly disappearing head...robust flavor

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