Samuel Adams Triple Bock
Sam Adams Triple Bock: No date labeled. 1997? This beer comes in dark blue 8.45 oz blue bottle. I served it in a brandy snifter. Poured about a 4 oz sample served into the glass. I paid $4.95. I had this once many years ago, but my I remember very little from a review standpoint. I bought this cold, in a singles cooler right next to a Sam Adams Lager and Harpoon Ale. I kept it cool since I purchased it, but let it sit for 35 minutes or so to warm up around room temperature. The appearance looks syrupy with ruby red highlights. Almost looks like a merlot, but there is a thin brown rimming on top. Aroma is powerful and right in front. It looks and smells syrupy. Sugar, soy sauce, brown sugar and alcohol whiffs. This is complex in flavors and diverse. It's sweet and sugary with molasses thickness. During one sip, I tasted a chocolate and mocha flavors. I have nothing to compare this to. It's an interesting and unique brew that has a place in the right setting. The beer has a good port-like quality to it, but at the end of the day it's a struggle to put down.