Brewer Patriot Collection - James Madison Dark Wheat Ale
Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)

Brewer Patriot Collection - James Madison Dark Wheat AleBrewer Patriot Collection - James Madison Dark Wheat Ale
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From:
Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
 
Massachusetts, United States
Style:
American Dark Wheat Beer
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
81
Avg:
3.54 | pDev: 14.12%
Reviews:
169
Ratings:
188
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 08, 2015
Added:
Jun 03, 2006
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  4
Brewed with hand-smoked malt from red and white oak from a forest in Orange County, VA, on land once owned by James Madison.
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Ratings by NeroFiddled:
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Reviewed by NeroFiddled from Pennsylvania

3.97/5  rDev +12.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
The James Madison Dark Wheat pours a murky chestnut body beneath an average head of creamy off-white froth that holds fairly well and leaves some nice lacing about the glass.

The nose displays wheat and sweet caramel.

In the mouth it's dextrinous medium-bodied and very-fine bubbled moderate carbonation leave it smooth and lightly creamy.

The flavor offers notes of grainy wheat, toasted malt, light caramel, the suggestion of baker's chocolate, spicy rye, and leafy hops. It finishes with a dollop of sweet, honey and caramelish malt that fades to reveal some spicy rye, a touch of brown malt, leafy hops, and then lemony acidity (a la rind).

It's interesting, well-balanced, and enjoyable year-round.
Aug 19, 2006
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.52 by DrBier from Pennsylvania

Feb 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by Hellpop65 from Kansas

Sep 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by jaydoc from Kansas

Sep 02, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by jaxon53 from Connecticut

Jun 25, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by Kelp from New Hampshire

Apr 23, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by beertardis from Rhode Island

Mar 18, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by matjack85 from Illinois

Feb 11, 2013
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Reviewed by Huffs from New York

3.88/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Had yhis back in October of 2006:

Appearance: Medium head with some staying power. Opaque, medium brown appearance.

Taste: Clean and light taste, mildly hopped flavor. Dry aftertast.

Comments: Excellent beer. Very light taste, but clean and refreshing. Less hoppy than most wheat beers. Hint of caramel in the aroma.
Jan 28, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by cliff1066 from Virginia

Dec 11, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by ms11781 from Massachusetts

Jun 30, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by Wally1912 from Massachusetts

Jun 07, 2012
 
Rated: 1 by UncleJon206 from Massachusetts

May 31, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by OldTime from Georgia

Feb 11, 2012
 
Rated: 2 by jfcaa193 from Canada (QC)

Jan 30, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by bonbini26 from New Jersey

Jan 11, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by THECPJ from Delaware

Nov 29, 2011
 
Rated: 3.5 by rab53 from Washington

Nov 25, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by nickfl from Florida

Nov 17, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by EasyReader from North Carolina

Nov 16, 2011
Brewer Patriot Collection - James Madison Dark Wheat Ale from Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 188 ratings