Samuel Adams Blackberry Witbier
I totally agree with tigg924's review, except we weren't that enthusiastic about it. A= cloudy golden-yellow with a mild foaming head, profuse small bubbles rising. S= whiffs of lavender (the raspberry), hops florals. Light sweet malt. Very pleasant and noticeable at times, other times difficult to find. Occasionally a little cheap-candy flavor in the nose, though. T= not that far from a basic modest-quality witbier, the blackberry is merely an afterthought in the taste, a bit disappointing for us when we were expecting a bit more bold fruit-presence. It's more like an added flavoring. If the label didn't say blackberry you'd probably just think it was a floral wheat beer. Slightly metallic at times. Occasionally the "blackberry" tastes more like wild cherry. A very unsteady drinking experience. M= rather clean, slightly dry, hints of the blackberry and lavender on the tongue, slight natural sweetness, pleasant. D= very drinkable if you're not expecting a bold blackberry or a great witbier. Nothing exciting enough to seek out, though.