Samuel Adams New England IPA
Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)

Samuel Adams New England IPASamuel Adams New England IPA
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From:
Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
 
Massachusetts, United States
Style:
New England IPA
ABV:
6.8%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.92 | pDev: 9.44%
Reviews:
238
Ratings:
775
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 16, 2022
Added:
Sep 17, 2017
Wants:
  25
Gots:
  183
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
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Ratings by Apellonious:
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Reviewed by Apellonious from North Carolina

3.98/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
16 oz can best by June 2018 poured into an IPA glass. A hazy golden orange, with a large three finger white head. Melon, citrus, pine and bread on the nose. The taste is similar, with some peppery spice on the finish. The mouthfeel is medium, carbonation is medium. A decent version of the style, not as smooth in feel or milkshakey as some of the others, but solid nonetheless.
Mar 25, 2018
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.4 by Spencer96 from Ohio

Feb 16, 2022
 
Rated: 3.73 by WlSH_YOU_WERE_BEER from Georgia

Jan 19, 2022
 
Rated: 3.5 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Dec 02, 2021
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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
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
 
Rated: 4.27 by GRhoads from Ohio

Feb 09, 2021
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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
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, 2020
 
Rated: 3.94 by Hockey_Fan from Maryland

Aug 24, 2020
 
Rated: 4 by Velivolus1 from Vermont

Jul 20, 2020
 
Rated: 4.2 by Maltyhead from Massachusetts

Jul 07, 2020
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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
Nov-28-2018
Jun 24, 2020
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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
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, 2020
 
Rated: 4.5 by Dalkri from Massachusetts

Jun 03, 2020
 
Rated: 3.93 by ScottyB515 from Ohio

May 23, 2020
 
Rated: 3.88 by MplsMill

May 21, 2020
 
Rated: 4 by evostudios12 from Florida

Apr 21, 2020
 
Rated: 3.92 by Jakem883 from Ohio

Apr 10, 2020
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Reviewed by hman43 from North Carolina

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, 2020
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Rated by NHBeerSnob from New Hampshire

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
 
Rated: 4.1 by Fr33man from Maryland

Mar 27, 2020
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