This is my favorite Sam Adams beer and a style that is in the top of my favorites. Let's dig in!
Aroma - Clean malt aromas. Slight hint of coffee. Very low sulfur like aroma, yeast derived.
Appearance - Very dark brown with ruby highlights when held against light. A tight ring of tan foam lingers around the edge of the beer against the glass.
Flavor - Very clean. Rich maltiness accompanied by a slight coffee flavor. There is a hint of spicy, floral hops. Bitterness is there, just enough to balance the sweetness from the malt. Leaves with a pleasant sweet Munich malt taste. No fruity esters present. Great beer.
Mouth-feel - Very drinkable. Medium bodied. Medium carbonation. Perfect for style.
Overall - What a great lager. Complex rich malt paired with a slightly roasty coffee flavor that is balance by a touch of hops. Clean lager fermentation. Highly drinkable.
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