Review - Boston Beer Company - Samuel Adams Brown Ale
"Dark in color yet medium-bodied. Rich and smooth. Samuel Adams Brown Ale is sturdy in flavor, body, and style.
Supported by an interesting blend of malts, it shines with a deep mahogany luster. The roasted malt blend is complex and deep as well, with notes of biscuit, nut and caramel. The hops are imported from Europe; Noble Spalt from Germany and citrusy Goldings, a traditional British ale hop selected from a single farm in East Kent. With moderate hop bitterness, a deep malt body, and a fruity ale fermentation character, Samuel Adams® Brown Ale satisfies the soul and doesn’t overwhelm the tongue." -- Boston Beer Company
We were left a little flat by this one, despite the nice crisp taste. Aromas are marginally of malts and yeast, although there are no distinct notes that arise. It pours an average, frothy off-white head with a medium brown color. Light carbonation, fair lacing, and a mostly diminishing head. Initial taste is sweet with a crisp, bitter finish. Malty taste, watery feel, live carbonation, smooth.
Reviewed on May 13th, 2006.
| Type: | Ale |
| ABV: | 5.35% |
| Source: | 12 oz. Bottle |
| Score: | 17/30 |
