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Samuel Adams New England IPA
Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
- From:
- Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
- Massachusetts, United States
- Style:
- New England IPA
Ranked #2,779 - ABV:
- 6.8%
- Score:
- 88
Ranked #14,907 - Avg:
- 3.92 | pDev: 9.44%
- Reviews:
- 238
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Feb 16, 2022
- Added:
- Sep 17, 2017
- Wants:
- 25
- Gots:
- 183
SCORE
88
Very Good
88
Very Good
Hazy & Juicy
The slight sweetness is perfectly balanced by the pineapple and grapefruit hop character, without being overly bitter. Clocking in at 6.8% ABV and a low 35 IBUs, the unfiltered IPA provides a burst of fruited hop aroma and leaves drinkers wanting another sip. In comparison to West Coast style IPAs which have prominent hop bitterness and a light, dry mouthfeel, New England IPA’s are generally known for a juicy, luscious mouthfeel and opaque, hazy appearance - and are best enjoyed fresh.
MALT VARIETIES:
Samuel Adams two-row pale malt blend, white wheat, golden naked oats
HOP VARIETIES:
Galaxy, Simcoe, Mosaic, Citra, Cascade
The slight sweetness is perfectly balanced by the pineapple and grapefruit hop character, without being overly bitter. Clocking in at 6.8% ABV and a low 35 IBUs, the unfiltered IPA provides a burst of fruited hop aroma and leaves drinkers wanting another sip. In comparison to West Coast style IPAs which have prominent hop bitterness and a light, dry mouthfeel, New England IPA’s are generally known for a juicy, luscious mouthfeel and opaque, hazy appearance - and are best enjoyed fresh.
MALT VARIETIES:
Samuel Adams two-row pale malt blend, white wheat, golden naked oats
HOP VARIETIES:
Galaxy, Simcoe, Mosaic, Citra, Cascade
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Reviewed by JohnniEMc from Pennsylvania
3.96/5 rDev +1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.96/5 rDev +1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
A dull golden colored brew with a generous just off-white notable head. How is this known? A 12 oz. can has been emptied into a clear pint glass. There seems to be a good hop/malt/yeast balance, at least according to the nose. Not as notable is the glass lacing. The taste is unspectacular and inoffensive. This is probably the safe route for a company that mass produces craft beers. The body is OK, but nothing to rave about. The hops are sufficiently subdued, so there's little bitterness. That aspect is most pronounced at the finish, when even mild NEIPAs allow for some hoppiness to shine. Of course, it's better than any mass produced commercial American lager. Unfortunately, it tastes like a mass produced American NEIPA.
Feb 20, 2021
Reviewed by CarolinaCardinals from North Carolina
3.93/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.93/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Had a large draft serving at the MHT Sam Adams Meeting House on the morning of 9-19-20 for $9.79.
Beer was served a hazy golden orange with a very nice white head.
Nose had hints of citrus and tropical fruit.
Taste was really well balanced with a nice hop addition of orange, papaya and mango over a moderate malt base. Finished with minimal bitterness; 5/10 on my scale.
Mouthfeel was medium bodied and fairly refreshing.
Overall a surprisingly nice NEIPA from a company that vowed never to brew IPA's!
Sep 19, 2020Beer was served a hazy golden orange with a very nice white head.
Nose had hints of citrus and tropical fruit.
Taste was really well balanced with a nice hop addition of orange, papaya and mango over a moderate malt base. Finished with minimal bitterness; 5/10 on my scale.
Mouthfeel was medium bodied and fairly refreshing.
Overall a surprisingly nice NEIPA from a company that vowed never to brew IPA's!
Rated by Sellen from Connecticut
3.47/5 rDev -11.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.47/5 rDev -11.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Nov-28-2018
Jun 24, 2020
Reviewed by Suds from Missouri
3.83/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.83/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
This style seems to have taken over recently. It is a very cloudy, hazy, dark-orange color. The head is huge and lasting...off-white with great lace. The aroma is a bit fruity....grapefruit and melon. The taste is a bit spicy with hops, with continued fruit. Medium body.
Jun 07, 2020Reviewed by hman43 from North Carolina
3.9/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.9/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Look: It pours hazy-yellow orange with a white head. Head retention is excellent.
Smell: It has a sweet aroma with some pineapple. There is some grainy sweetness behind it.
Taste: It has some tropical flavors with pineapple and grainy sweetness. There is some grainy sweetness with a bit of bread.
Feel: It has a creamy texture and mild bitterness.
Overall: The tropical fruit flavors are present throughout the taste with a smooth body.
Apr 05, 2020Smell: It has a sweet aroma with some pineapple. There is some grainy sweetness behind it.
Taste: It has some tropical flavors with pineapple and grainy sweetness. There is some grainy sweetness with a bit of bread.
Feel: It has a creamy texture and mild bitterness.
Overall: The tropical fruit flavors are present throughout the taste with a smooth body.
Rated by NHBeerSnob from New Hampshire
4.06/5 rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.06/5 rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Well done NE IPA. Buy fresh and you won't be disappointed. 4pk 16oz. $7.99, good price
Mar 28, 2020
Samuel Adams New England IPA from Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
Beer rating:
88 out of
100 with
775 ratings
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