Reviews 2/23/09

Sam Adams Imperial Double Bock


Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda, but it didn’t.... Didn’t impress me or the fellow tasters. I have tried a lot of brews from Sam Adams, and like most, but I think that they dropped the ball on this one. Its potentially wonderful characteristics are covered buy the overpowering sweet, scotchy, overtones... I enjoy beers that challenge my taste buds, but this challenged my desire to finish the glass that I poured. Thanks to those present for helping me push forward and successfully finish this beverage. We all make sacrifices.

Sam Adams Imperial Stout


I love Stouts...But not this one... As I drank it all I could think was "I'm really Disappointed." I'm not sure what I was hoping for from the beloved Sam Adams, but it must have been something better than what I got. Honestly, I will drink anything dark, but this was tough . The stout was way too sweet and scotchy. These flavors overrode the chocolate, coffee, and malty flavors I was so excited to taste. If I were going to chose an Imperial Stout, right now, I would suggest the Rogue Imperial Stout, it is everything an Imperial Stout should be and a little more...

Sam Adam Summer Ale


Fire up the grill and grab a beer.... Not just any beer, crack open a Sam Adams Summer Ale and enjoy, but be careful don’t burn the stuff your grillin'.
This is what I expect out of a summer time beer, it is original, has identity, refreshing and if you a brewer makes you go searching for the recipe (it will soon be posted at idahobrewing.net) This ale has a wonderful crisp, sweet smell of citrus and malts. The taste of the ale is a fresh and slightly malty, citrus and spices, with a great finish that make you want another sip. Great beer for a day doing what ever.... But is perfect for manning the BBQ.


Alaskan IPA


I really enjoyed this beer, it's a mild IPA and would make a great introductory beer for those exploring the joys of IPA's. Give it a try, I think you will be pleasantly surprised. Overall, a nice, well balanced IPA, it has subtle citrus notes with some very pleasant caramel undertones . Very drinkable and a great session IPA.