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Samuel Adams Summer Ale
Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
- From:
- Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
- Massachusetts, United States
- Style:
- American Pale Wheat Beer
Ranked #208 - ABV:
- 5.3%
- Score:
- 76
Ranked #27,277 - Avg:
- 3.34 | pDev: 16.17%
- Reviews:
- 1,775
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jan 31, 2024
- Added:
- May 09, 2001
- Wants:
- 77
- Gots:
- 1,479
An American Wheat, brewed with malted wheat, lemon zest and grains of paradise - a rare pepper from Africa first used as a brewing spice in the 13th Century to create a crisp and spicy flavor and body.
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Ratings by Stimack:
Reviewed by Stimack from New York
3.85/5 rDev +15.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5
3.85/5 rDev +15.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5
I know it is summer (ok, later in the spring) when I see the summer ale on the shelves, and I must say t does make me smile. I would imagine that some people will say that this brew lacks substance but for me it seems to be the perfect lawnmower/lounge beer for the warmer months. A solid ABV at 5.2% for a sessional brew in the summer, I am quite surprised that I have not reviewed this brew before but it does seem that I take the warmer months of reviewing brews for some reason, guess we just have a little to much going on. Anyway back to the review
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The brew pours to a golden color, maybe a pale orange with a slight haze. Has a nice sized white head that has great retention and leaves a nice amount of sticky lace down the side of the glass. The aroma is very enticing, nice citrus (mostly lemon) scents, slight spice and malts (the much hyped grains of paradise?) which just seem to scream drink me during the warm months. The malt in my mind seems to dominate the taste with grainy flavor, little toasted notes. A fair zest flavor as well with lemon seeming to be the most persistent. An easy drinking brew which seems to go well while just kicking back enjoying the spring and summers warm months.
May 07, 2007The brew pours to a golden color, maybe a pale orange with a slight haze. Has a nice sized white head that has great retention and leaves a nice amount of sticky lace down the side of the glass. The aroma is very enticing, nice citrus (mostly lemon) scents, slight spice and malts (the much hyped grains of paradise?) which just seem to scream drink me during the warm months. The malt in my mind seems to dominate the taste with grainy flavor, little toasted notes. A fair zest flavor as well with lemon seeming to be the most persistent. An easy drinking brew which seems to go well while just kicking back enjoying the spring and summers warm months.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by LeinenkugelDrinker from Nevada
4.09/5 rDev +22.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.09/5 rDev +22.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Delicious beer. Purchased in the Ditch Days of Summer Variety Pack. Would definitely buy as a standalone. Great feel and flavor. Easily drinkable. Perfect for a refreshing change up.
Nov 12, 2023Reviewed by mschrei from Illinois
3.93/5 rDev +17.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
3.93/5 rDev +17.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Slight cloudy, gold, mildly healthy carb. Lemony scents that follow onto the taste, with a bit of bready maltiness. Crisp, light to medium bodied - in fact, bigger bodied than I expected, pleasant alcohol assertiveness. Slightly dry finish. Better than I expected.
Oct 01, 2023Reviewed by Steve_Studnuts from Pennsylvania
3.2/5 rDev -4.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.2/5 rDev -4.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Let's not be verbose, yeah?
Looks fine, smells like your standard citrus wheat, tastes a little like Fruity Pebbles and is awful lite. Crisp and snappy carbonation kinda saves the mouthfeel, but I won't be reaching for seconds.
Aug 26, 2023Looks fine, smells like your standard citrus wheat, tastes a little like Fruity Pebbles and is awful lite. Crisp and snappy carbonation kinda saves the mouthfeel, but I won't be reaching for seconds.
Reviewed by cafequaid from North Carolina
1.18/5 rDev -64.7%
look: 4 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
1.18/5 rDev -64.7%
look: 4 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
This was one of the nastiest tastings beers I’ve ever had. It looked good, but tasted like Apple cider vinegar. I guess if you’re used to drinking crappy beer then this is a good one. But, if you’re used to drinking craft beer then this rivals the cigarette ash tasting Miller Lite. Never again! This could be the last beverage on Earth and I’d opt to die of thirst.
Aug 13, 2023Reviewed by jnewhook from New Hampshire
3.34/5 rDev 0%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
3.34/5 rDev 0%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
This is a refreshing beer. It pours without much of a head, and is light looking. It has a distinct lemon flavor, like the porch rocker variety, but has more substance with the citrus and wheat flavors that accompany it. Good served cold in season.
Jul 09, 2023Reviewed by RollingRockRollingRocker from Pennsylvania
3.56/5 rDev +6.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
3.56/5 rDev +6.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
This is an okay beer. Nothing fancy, and nothing extraordinary, but it is crisp, vibrant and smooth, as well as refreshing for the summertime. It has no real smell; perhaps faint lemon peel? The taste is faint lemon and citrus notes with a pinch of wheat. Overall, this one is worth a try when in season, iced cold and if you've at least never tried it before.
Jun 08, 2023Reviewed by AdmiralOzone from Minnesota
3.21/5 rDev -3.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.21/5 rDev -3.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Pours murky yellow with a white cap that fades rapidly. Minimal lacing. Aroma is faint, lemony and some grain. Flavor is also mild, citrusy and bready. Feel is medium bodied with adequate carbonation. Overall, just another drinkable beer without any outstanding qualities.
Jun 02, 2023Reviewed by SadMachine from New Jersey
3.38/5 rDev +1.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
3.38/5 rDev +1.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
This is another backlog rating, where I know for sure I've had it and have a vague recollection of my thoughts on it. Not sure how this slipped through the cracks all these years!
May 31, 2023
Samuel Adams Summer Ale from Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
Beer rating:
76 out of
100 with
5932 ratings
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