Samuel Adams Boston Ale (Stock Ale)
All 4.0's across the board. As solid as you can get without being amazing. Anyone from Connecticut knows that if you don't have beer at 8:30 on a Saturday night, it's time to move quick. Without much of a variety to chose from, I ended up grabbing a 6 pack of Boston Ale for the first time in a while. Why don't I drink this more often? Hits the pint glass with a pure amber color that is quite nice, even considering the style. There's a nice head that holds up pretty well, and breaks off into spotty clumps after a while. Eventually, you will notice the respectable amount of lacing that forms throughout the glass as well. The smell isn't too complex, and you will pick up on it right away. I noticed nothing more than a 50/50 mix of caramel and hoppy, citrus notes that combine quite nicely for the aroma of this one. Boston Ale is such an underrated beer. Although like many before me, I wonder if this more of an English Pale Ale than an American. The hop bitterness and overall style seem to be the giveaway for me as far as that goes. It's also pretty well carbonated, and combined with the solid hop presence, combines for a nice overall beer. If you are looking for a solid pale ale that you can find just about anywhere today, go grab yourself a six pack of this solid brew.