Thread: I found out why Sam Adams beers went to ****

Just bought a sixer of SA Octoberfest. I'm not one for SA, but I'll give it a whirl. To keep up my street cred I bought a big bottle of Moylan's Winter brew.


BTW, I tried the Kilt Lifter last week. Good goddam. Nearly floored me. Very good, but not a beer for the timid!

Originally Posted by BeerMan

yeah, Fry's??

I prefer SA's Boston Lager, Black Lager and Oktoberfest. that's it. although right now I have a case of SA Light. not bad, not that great, but wayyyyy better than Bud Lite.

I have a case of Aquafina that is wayyy better than Bud Light.

The Boston Lager is pretty damn solid and is a step up from your typical Chili's/Applebee's type of generic draft selection if you are ever unfortunately stuck in one of those situations.

I was so disappointed with this past summer's Summer Ale and found it to be what you might expect a bud light crossed with Widmer "hefeweizen" to taste like. I have no idea if it was an honest mistake with a new recipe with great intentions, or just all out cutting cost to produce a greater quantity with less care and thought going into it.

The Winter Lager is my favorite Sam Adams offering, but this year's didn't seem quite as good as the last 2 winter releases. It didn't have quite the difference like the Summer Ale did, but something changed...... I'll definitely drink it again, but I'd prefer to try the Deschutes winter release or grab a few tall boys of the Yulesmith from Alesmith.... Hell, even Rogue's Santas Private Reserve is very good for an amber (a style I really don't care for).

Gordon-Biersch has two good beers: Maibock and Hef. Other than that... meh.

I with the rest of you regarding the taste of Sam Adams. I was a big fan and have been passing it up to drink other suds. The Summer Ale and Winter Lager were the best a few years ago, but now they are just fair.

Like Azgathothasarus stated, I too go for the bottle conditioned beers more and more. The mass produced beers are loosing their touch to deliver the wide flavor characteristics that we think they have.

Don't get me wrong, I'm a beer slut. If Bud Light or Lucky Lager are the only things available I'll drink them. But if I had my way I would drink Kasteel, Gulden Draak, Chimay, Piraat and of course Arrogant Bastard.

KJ

I've had the Sam Adams Black Lager and it is pretty well crafted. Great for what it is, just not a personal preference of mine. I could enjoy a few in one sitting but that would probably be it. Definitely one of their best brews though.

Originally Posted by daxx1313

Like Azgathothasarus stated, I too go for the bottle conditioned beers more and more. The mass produced beers are loosing their touch to deliver the wide flavor characteristics that we think they have.

Don't get me wrong, I'm a beer slut. If Bud Light or Lucky Lager are the only things available I'll drink them. But if I had my way I would drink Kasteel, Gulden Draak, Chimay, Piraat and of course Arrogant Bastard.

You don't even necessarily have to jump for the bottle conditioned beers, as there are hundreds of non-bottle conditioned beers within reach that are much better than Sam Adams, and at a decent price.

Chimay rules ! I haven't had Piraat yet, and the Gulden Draak Vintage Ale was decent but I wouldn't buy it again when you've got stuff like St. Bernardus and Rochefort on the same shelf. Arrogant Bastard is a classic, but I will always go for the Double Bastard first. Fortunately, Lone Hill Liquor carries it year round

Originally Posted by Azagthoth

You don't even necessarily have to jump for the bottle conditioned beers, as there are hundreds of non-bottle conditioned beers within reach that are much better than Sam Adams, and at a decent price.

Chimay rules ! I haven't had Piraat yet, and the Gulden Draak Vintage Ale was decent but I wouldn't buy it again when you've got stuff like St. Bernardus and Rochefort on the same shelf. Arrogant Bastard is a classic, but I will always go for the Double Bastard first. Fortunately, Lone Hill Liquor carries it year round

Speaking of Arrogant Bastard, got a growler of it for my birthday and love it. Had a big mug of it during the Kings/Ducks game. Way better on tap than in the bottle.

Originally Posted by mitchrock

Speaking of Arrogant Bastard, got a growler of it for my birthday and love it. Had a big mug of it during the Kings/Ducks game. Way better on tap than in the bottle.

I absolutely agree. I could put down 3 20oz Arrogant Bastards at the Heros Bar in Claremont as if it were a pale ale or ESB. I guess that comes with behind able to stomach some of the heavier Russian Imperial Stouts and how clean the brew comes out on tap.

Ever had the Oaked AB on draft? That stuff is way too easy to drink

I saw some PIRAAT at Liquorama in Upland a few months back and bought a 4 pack ($6 a bottle). I though it was pretty darn good, but haven't had any since due to the price.