Samuel Adams Black Lager
Dark amber and clear with massive light brown head. No carbonation. First aroma is sweet and malty. Roasted, chocolate, and coffee undertones. Floral and fruity vibes, maybe from American hops. Caramel sweetness. Butterscotch hints. No bitterness. Chocolate malt, roasted and creamy. Light and watery taste once the roasted malt shell is penetrated. Smooth with mild oral foamation and carbonation. Simple American Schwarzbier. Almost feels like a watered down Porter, emphasis on the water. The flavors are not bold or daring, and could be better melded. To my tongue the bitterness was completely absent; this contributed to lack of balance and direction. Black Lager is not wonderful, but definitely not bad.