 wickedpete (629), Lexington Park, Maryland, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 27, 2007 Amber pour and plenty of frothy head. Aroma is strongly fruity, similar to banana bread. Flavor is malty with a touch of spices and very little bitterness. A bit thin for a winter brew I thought but this makes it a bit more refreshing than a warmer. I enjoy this much more than many Sam Adams seasonals and is very nice on draft.
DaveB (73), Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA
| 2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 4/10 | 3/5 | 5/10 | 3/5 | 5/20 |
Dec 27, 2007 Twelve ounce bottle. I like Sam Adams and Sam Adams Light but for some reason their seasonal beers taste like cardboard. Drank only one. I’ll give it another try if I see it on tap.
llbjr77 (72), Largo, Florida, USA
| 3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
Dec 26, 2007 a traditional bock in style; some spiciness in taste with touch of cinnamon; better on tap; malted wheat not too strong in taste, but affected allergies slightly; will continue to buy as a seasonal brew.
phobos1031 (71), Paradise, Nevada, USA
| 2.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 2/10 | 2/5 | 6/10 | 2/5 | 12/20 |
Dec 26, 2007 12 oz bottle. pours out all red and mildly foamy. almost no aroma. citrus, malt and cinnamon flavor. ok for free at the in-laws when it’s snowing. wouldn’t buy it on my own. a little boring...
BREWMUSKCLES (1096), New Jersey, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 25, 2007 a kind of candy beer with nice tight bubble carbonation. and the fact that it is a -candy yet still beer- is good because it is refreshing. the aroma is low and really barely noticeable. sweetish with a quality nut and tangy yet soapy quality that for some reason is not offensive. alcohol at a respectable level for showing off their ability to conceal. cannot help but notice that Sam Adams is clearly addressing many peoples expectation that they re-assume their dominence in craft brewing or at least establish a minimal standard that is appropriate for this companies accomplishments.
troopie (916), USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 25, 2007 Bottle. Poured old blood red with a foamy off white head. Citrusy and herby aroma. Wheaty body with ginger notes, I didn’t find any cinnamon. Biscuity finish. Enjoyable.
Coir (7), Harrah, Oklahoma, USA
does not count  | 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 4/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 25, 2007 I didn’t catch the ginger/cinnamon flavors that others here noted, I expected them to be more notable. It’s quite malty, though there are plenty enough hops to balance it out. It’s quite smooth, good in cold weather, and overall a great session beer. Too bad it’s only available three months. $7 for the pack here, well worth it!
thekmoonlegend (93), Lynn, Massachusetts, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 12/20 |
Dec 24, 2007 The aroma is not strong at all. Very malty, but goes down smoother than I expected. I enjoy this beer on its own on a cold night. Decent color but lacking head. In my opinion the 2007 batch is much improved over last year’s.
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