Samuel Adams Alpine Lager
Samuel Adams (Boston Beer Company)
- From:
- Samuel Adams (Boston Beer Company)
- Massachusetts, United States
- Style:
- Kellerbier / Zwickelbier
Ranked #179 - ABV:
- 5.5%
- Score:
- 80
Ranked #36,896 - Avg:
- 3.5 | pDev: 14.86%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 618
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Feb 25, 2026
- Added:
- Dec 22, 2011
- Wants:
- 58
- Gots:
- 302
SCORE
80
Good
80
Good
Formerly "Alpine Spring".
Hazy and golden. This unfiltered lager is a breath of fresh air. The crisp maltiness and lively citrus notes transport you to brisk sunny days out in the mountains.
Malts: Samuel Adams two-row pale malt blend, honey malt and wheat malt.
Hops: Tettnang Tettnanger Noble hops and Mandarina hops.
IBU: 18
Hazy and golden. This unfiltered lager is a breath of fresh air. The crisp maltiness and lively citrus notes transport you to brisk sunny days out in the mountains.
Malts: Samuel Adams two-row pale malt blend, honey malt and wheat malt.
Hops: Tettnang Tettnanger Noble hops and Mandarina hops.
IBU: 18
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Ratings by ironprog:
Reviewed by ironprog from Florida
3.1/5 rDev -11.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
3.1/5 rDev -11.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
Note: I am in the process of moving all of my ratings from other beer sites to here, so that all of my ratings are consolidated in one place. The review below is an exact copy of my original RateBeer review from 01/23/2013.
12 oz. bottle. Pours a cloudy, golden-orange with a white, frothy head that lingers for a long time. Heavy citrus aroma with undertones of cracked black pepper. Taste is mildly sweet with flavors of orange and lemon. The mouth-feel on this is pretty good. Light-bodied with a slick texture. Carbonation is lively and the finish is short but sweet (literally). Overall, not too bad.
Jun 03, 202412 oz. bottle. Pours a cloudy, golden-orange with a white, frothy head that lingers for a long time. Heavy citrus aroma with undertones of cracked black pepper. Taste is mildly sweet with flavors of orange and lemon. The mouth-feel on this is pretty good. Light-bodied with a slick texture. Carbonation is lively and the finish is short but sweet (literally). Overall, not too bad.
More User Ratings:
Rated by GStone899 from Minnesota
3.67/5 rDev +4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.67/5 rDev +4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
It's a light lager but a good one. Easy drinker. Won't blow the doors off but solid.
Feb 21, 2026
Rated by FreePal88 from Niger
2.83/5 rDev -19.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
2.83/5 rDev -19.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
Has kind of a one-dimensionally herbal twang, piney with a little citrus. Super dry. Kinda thin. Wouldn't seek it out.
Feb 19, 2026
Reviewed by Oktoberfest from Ohio
3.49/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
3.49/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
The can I just poured is called an Alpine Spring, which as near as I can tell is the same beer. It's part of the current Spring Favorites variety pack.
Jan 21, 2026
Rated by ttoadee from Texas
3.4/5 rDev -2.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
3.4/5 rDev -2.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
RB transfer
Jan 16, 2026
Reviewed by brewme from Massachusetts
3.25/5 rDev -7.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.25/5 rDev -7.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Reviewing this beer from memory. My twenty seventh brew reviewed from these guys. Like most beers from Boston Beer Company, also known as Sam Adams, this is just ok.
Sep 24, 2025
Reviewed by beerwitch98 from Massachusetts
3.47/5 rDev -0.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.47/5 rDev -0.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
On tap at Sam Adams Brewery. Slightly hazy straw color with 2 finger foamy head. Earthy aroma with slight acidity. Malt forward taste with balanced bitter finish. I found it pleasant on a late summer day.
Aug 31, 2025
Reviewed by timon from California
3.44/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
3.44/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Not their best offering. There is IPA good bitter and there is nasty bitter and this leans the latter. Look is mediocre and mouthfeel is OK, but the best and almost good part of this is the herbal smell. Sadly, the taste is not following the smell. Can't recommend.
Sep 01, 2023
Reviewed by nasty15108 from New York
3.55/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
3.55/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Not a bad beer. I believe this one came in a Sam sampler. Crisp and medium bodied, it went down well. Definite ready aroma with a nice citrusy hop finish. I'd drink this one again.
Aug 26, 2023Rated by hybridentropy from Djibouti
4/5 rDev +14.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +14.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
gud 4 motain!
May 05, 2023
Reviewed by Nash39 from Florida
3.66/5 rDev +4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
3.66/5 rDev +4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
The pour is honey colored with a moderate amount of carbonation. The taste is pine, grains, mild hops, mild citrus, & mild honey. Furthermore, this beer style is starting to grow on me. Cheers! B
Apr 21, 2023
Rated by LukeGude from Iowa
3.53/5 rDev +0.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.53/5 rDev +0.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Bottle with a cap on at Pura Social Club. It was serviceable.
Apr 09, 2023
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