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Samuel Adams Winter Lager

Samuel Adams Winter Lager

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A Weizen Bock brewed by
Boston Beer Company

Boston, Massachusetts USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

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13523.23/5.03.23/5.0Winter5.8%35.1 Dimpled mug, Stein, Weizen P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Winter Lager is a weizenbock, a dark bock brewed with generous quantities of malted wheat, a style that is usually enjoyed as a warming drink from late fall through to spring.

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BruceLeroy (68), North Dakota, USA
2.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/103/54/103/59/20

Jan 3, 2003  
Hmm, I seem to be in the minority here, but you can color me unimpressed. Why is it called a lager? I thought lagers had alcohol content of under 5%? This one you can taste the alcohol slightly. This beer MUST be served freezing cold to be enjoyed at all. Once the beer starts warming up, it becomes a challenge to finish. It becomes more bitter and flavorless. I recommend you take this beer out of the fridge and throw it in the freezer for about an hour before you consume. Or perhaps avoid buying it altogether. This beer is too bitter.

derekbang (83), Indiana, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Jul 12, 2008  
Had this as part of a gift/assortment pack. Very fruity, as expected, and for a wheat beer, which I’m not a big fan, it was acceptable. Probably would not select on my own accord.


 Todeon (145), Höllviken, Sweden
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/514/20
Jul 11, 2008  
Bottle. Reallty intense redbrown color. Aroma is a bit fruity with some nutty notes also. Flavor is malty with some caramel and fruity notes with a sweet finish.


BlockBrew (50), West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
1.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
2/102/53/102/56/20
Jul 5, 2008  
I had this brew a while back and what I remember most is that I did not enjoy this beer at all. I’m going to give it another shot when it comes around this year and give it a re-rate. But for now, just based on lasting impression on memory, one of my least favorites.


 azlondon (461), Greater London, England
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/514/20
Jun 30, 2008  
Appearance: Chestnut red. Nice amount of head. Aroma: Malt and nutty. Cinnamon/mulled wine. Taste: Pretty malty, some hops and fruit. Cinnamon. Info: 355ml bottle, 16/2-2007


rbrazell (14), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
Jun 24, 2008  
Pours amber in color. Nose of malts and spice, some citrus. Pretty much the same in the mouth. Pretty good winter beer.




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