Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat
Pours from the bottle into an imperial pint with an amber color and a decent head. Laces adequately down the side of the glass. I read once that smell is the most powerful of the five senses in terms of evoking memories. Unfortunately, I believe this and it will dominate my review of the beer. This beer smells like cough syrup to me, and I can't get over it. It is not overpowering, but it is persistent and gives me memories of being a sick child. I can also smell the wheat, which cuts the syrup and might be pleasant if not for my f**ked up childhood memories. The beer tastes like it smells. Slightly sweet, bready, but mostly like cough syrup. Not good for me. It feels not bad in the mouth- not over sticky like some sweet beers, but not as good as a quality hefe. It drank ok but I could not get around the smell, which ruined this beer for me. A final comment: I know this to be a quality beer, it's just not for me. It may not be for you if you share my unpleasant memories of Robitussin. I think I would like it if not for my own prejudices.