 colemgm8 (363), Alpharetta, Georgia, USA
Jun 8, 2008
draft at Hudson’s Grille, Alpharetta, GA. a deep golden and cloudy ale with a touch of white head. lots of lemon and citrus from start to finish. very refreshing.... medium body and excellent citrus filled finish. This one lives up to its name - it’s great in the summer on a hot day - not really appealing anytime else.
BrotherGrendel (47), San Diego, California, USA
Aug 18, 2008 On draft in Milwaukee. Appearance is a slightly murky orange/yellow hue, thin white foam sustains, watery lacing quickly falls. Smell is a range of spices (nutmeg, vanilla, paradise seeds), light malts, yeast, wheat, and grassy hops.
Taste is spicey throughout, the wheat yeast dominates, bread and pale malts enter midway, slight chalk, finishes very dry. Medium-bodied, creamy smooth texture, ample carbonation. Good spice and flavor profile, unique, can be a bit biting for drinking in larger quantities, refreshing ale that surprised me as i am not a huge fan of the style.
sstackho (242), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Aug 17, 2008 12oz bottle from LCBO at $13.45 for a six-pack. Pours a cloudy pale gold with a head that fades quickly. Light metallic aroma. Initial taste has a gentle yeast spiciness (is that those "grains of paradise"?), but the taste ends on a watery note. Any wheatness falls squarely into the "American Wheat" category as opposed to Belgian or German. Light mouthfeel. I’ll give this a pass if it comes back to the LCBO next summer.
shalloWMeans (113), Florence, Kentucky, USA
Aug 17, 2008 This inviting wheat ale’s upfront oily citrus zestiness is followed by a tingling spiciness that lingers heavily on the back of the tongue. Hints of black pepper and oranges in the aroma float into the taste and light up the already energetic mouthfeel. Late aromatic coriander and spice notes combine with the bitter grapefruit character toward the end, making the grains of paradise highly noticeable and a welcome addition to this summertime refresher. The mouthfeel is crisp, smooth, and light-bodied; at some points feeling just a little thin. Nonetheless, Sam Adams Summer Ale is a great choice for summer grillouts, and in my case, an excellent, patriotic accompanyment to an awesome fourth of July.
WesKBob (145), Bethany, Oklahoma, USA
Aug 16, 2008 Pours a clear gold with a thin white head that dissipates quickly. Aroma is faint, with hints of citrus and spice. Flavor is very wheaty, with lemony notes and spicy. Slightly astringent with a medium mouthfeel and dry finish. I’m a fan of the Sam Winter, but this one doesn’t measure up.
kiefdog (390), Tampa, Florida, USA
Aug 14, 2008 Updated: Aug 16, 200812oz bottle from Lobster Pot (Provincetown, MA). Pours a hazy dark yellow with two finger bright white head. Good retention and lacing. Aroma is predominantly citrus with notes of yeast, bread and some spice. Flavor is very similar with strong citrus and lemon flavors and notes of bread, yeast and spice. Generally light to medium body with a smooth citrus finish.
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