Samuel Adams Winter Lager
12 oz bottle poured into pint glass A: Clear looking, but darker, chestnut brown, not really amber colors at all, a little orangeish around the edges, fluffy light head, off white and 1 finger tall S: Has that characteristic Sam Adams smell, crisp lager aroma, slightly sweet and grainy malt, a hint of spice T: Much more powerful than smell, very spicy and flavorful, starts like a mid-dark lager with just toasted malt, then comes in a burst of spice, maybe some coriander and bitter peel, then some sweetness to balance, mild hop flavor peeks out at the end, kind of earthy M: Feels full, but just over medium D: Good, pretty easy to drink, but spices could be a bit much after a while Notes: A good Sam Adams beer. I would recommend trying this if you are already a fan of SA. It definitely has their characteristics. I wouldn't say it is a stand out bock beer, but it is a good seasonal offering to mix up your every day beers with.