Sam Adams Light
Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)

Sam Adams LightSam Adams Light
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From:
Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
 
Massachusetts, United States
Style:
Light Lager
Ranked #51
ABV:
4%
Score:
75
Ranked #27,555
Avg:
3.26 | pDev: 18.4%
Reviews:
855
Ratings:
2,286
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 31, 2023
Added:
Sep 13, 2001
Wants:
  72
Gots:
  328
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Ratings by PintOHops:
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Reviewed by PintOHops from California

4/5  rDev +22.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Poured from a 12oz bottle into a snifter.

Appearance/Smell - Appears a clear amber with a flimsy head, and very poor retention. Low-medium carbonation can be seen, and it doesn't leave any lacing. Smells of semi bright grape, pair, and apple fruitiness, following is a dominate sweet grainy, molasses & caramel aroma. Pretty clean and grainy overall, but has a sweeter, non adjunct aroma that one could appreciate.

Taste/Mouthfeel - Tastes grainy & malty, following is a bright, crisp grape/apple fruity note that quickly vanishes making room for a soft caramel finish. Some bread notes can be slightly detected as well, and mild bitterness rounds out the flavor profile decently. Mouthfeel is crisp, semi smooth, thin, and lite bodied. Pretty much fits the style while not complimenting much on the flavor profile.

Drinkability/Final thoughts - Well I'm not big on lite beers, I was however curious about this one. This lite beer is extremely easy to toss back, 2-3 pints even, on any given day. It's not rich, or robust, and at times can be a little boring, but Id say this is one of the best lite beers you can get for your money. The appearance was lacking a bit, but the smooth caramel flavors make up for it. Sam Adams Light is definitely the best lite beer that Ive had, and I say go for a try. Cheers!
Jul 07, 2009
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.8 by Beergod420 from Michigan

Jan 31, 2023
 
Rated: 3.53 by TP2MSU from Michigan

Nov 06, 2022
 
Rated: 3.5 by LAM01833 from Massachusetts

Aug 01, 2022
 
Rated: 3.28 by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota

Nov 19, 2021
 
Rated: 3.86 by AlltheBacon from Massachusetts

Jun 16, 2021
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Rated by rcgalis from New Jersey

4.93/5  rDev +51.2%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Love this beer. Crisp, Flavorful and not heavy. Goes great with almost any food. Sam Adams Light is my #1 beer.
Feb 06, 2021
 
Rated: 2.03 by duceswild from Heard & McDonald Islands

Jan 01, 2021
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Reviewed by Truegent2004 from Minnesota

2.28/5  rDev -30.1%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.25
I love the regular Sam Adams but when they convert it to a light beer, it was a total swing and miss. The iconic char taste is gone and there is nothing but sour water left.
Dec 26, 2020
 
Rated: 3.32 by chiefz1 from New York

Nov 25, 2020
 
Rated: 4 by JGormley from Rhode Island

Oct 13, 2020
 
Rated: 3 by RiceOwls27 from Texas

Jul 22, 2020
 
Rated: 3.25 by Velivolus1 from Vermont

Jul 20, 2020
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Reviewed by kryansutton

4.1/5  rDev +25.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Well between another light beer and this one, as my go-to, I have to say I like the yeast flavors and light lager tones, the smell is hoppy and blissful, when you pop the top and the swirl of Beer fog, protrudes up, you get lost in the malty bliss of a light beer. Usually, I enjoy my full-bodied flavors. But when I need to watch the old Dun lap and am among ladies I tend to go for a light beer until they get a bit tipsy then quickly switch back. As for the look, Same ole sam Adams label with a grey light beer Farce, The taste is like water to me with a hint of hops and yeast. almost bready, the feel of the bottle is 4.5 but a stine is a 5 . overall, This is in the top 3 for light beers. for me.
Mar 08, 2020
 
Rated: 3.25 by dubnation from Kansas

Feb 22, 2020
 
Rated: 2.77 by mamaraza from Texas

Jan 05, 2020
 
Rated: 3.34 by craigbelly from Iowa

Jul 27, 2019
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Reviewed by HoppingMadMonk from New Jersey

3.59/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Amber color with a medium light body. Around middle of the road carbonation.
The aroma is malt,not roasted but just malt. Some earthy grain as well
Taste is really similar to aroma with malt being forward but not cloying sweet
It's really one if the best light beers I've had by far,very far. Most are watered down versions of original and this was fairly flavorful
Jun 24, 2019
 
Rated: 3.25 by Velivolus from Vermont

Jun 19, 2019
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Rated by Azdirtmover from Arizona

4.4/5  rDev +35%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Not a big Sam Adams fan.I find this beer tastier than their regular lager.Good Job
Jun 15, 2019
Sam Adams Light from Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
Beer rating: 75 out of 100 with 2286 ratings