Samuel Adams Stony Brook Red (Barrel Room Collection) | Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

4.5/5  rDev +16.9%

3/5  rDev -22.1%

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

3.25/5  rDev -15.6%

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

2/5  rDev -48.1%

3.25/5  rDev -15.6%

4/5  rDev +3.9%

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

4/5  rDev +3.9%

3/5  rDev -22.1%

3/5  rDev -22.1%

3.62/5  rDev -6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

750 mL bottle pours a surprisingly clear ruby color with an ample cap of tan head. Fair retention and not much lace.

Nose is big on the fruits - cherries, strawberries and even cranberries. Tartness is mild, as is the barrel character. Lot of caramel malts, not unlike a more robust Rodenbach. Im actually pretty surprised this is not listed as a Flanders red or brown considering the sweetness and yeast aromas.

Taste throws down a Flanders style flavor profile...rich malts, nutty yeast with a light brett and sourness. Fruits are still big and its more tart than sour unfortunately. Still though, not a bad effort for Sam Adams. The barrel character is very light and it needs more sourness, but the ABV is well integrated and there are some nice flavors to be found here. Id probably grab a Rodenbach Grand Cru over this at the similar price point, but I enjoyed the bottle well enough.

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4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

3/5  rDev -22.1%

2.75/5  rDev -28.6%

4.5/5  rDev +16.9%

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%