Samuel Adams Hazel Brown
Samuel Adams (Boston Beer Company)

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 09/07/2012.


12 oz. bottle. Heavy hazelnut and toffee aromas. Dark brown and clear. Medium head that dissipates quickly. Medium sweet, with flavors of dark chocolate and hazelnut. Medium body, thin texture, average carbonation, smooth finish.

I would have liked it better if it had a thicker texture. Which is a bit off-putting considering that its looks are so inviting. The hazelnut flavor and aroma is very strong , but it works (that is, as long as you like hazelnut). Definitely a beer I would keep around for when I wanted something different.

 

 

 

 

From the fall variety pack this pours a dark brown color with a fairly thick, foamy, off white head. The smell is a hazelnuts and a little alcoholic. The body is actually fairly light. The taste is a little malty with flavors of cocoa and coffee and a fairly strong hazelnut finish. The finish is very creamy and a little syrupy. This is a pretty good beer from Sam Adam’s. It’s not as good as a few of their beers, but probably better than average. The hazelnut is a nice addition that keeps this from being a fairly pedestrian brown ale, though it does come off as a little artificial.

 

 

Reviewed 8/30/12

L: A very dark, somewhat hazy brown with khaki head.

S: Nutty, with loads of brown sugar and cinnamon. A lot of sweet, bready malt.

T: Also nutty and reminiscent of brown sugar. Very bready, with slight bitterness and a finish that is not quite dry, but not too sweet either. Finish is actually quite nutty.

F: Medium body, velvety mouthfeel, medium carbonation.

O: A very nice example of the style. Balanced and tasty, this beer is great on its own but would certainly pair well with food.

 

A - Dark burgundy brown color with a thin toffee colored lacing ring, very mild carbonation.

S - Hazelnut (go figure, huh?!), dark roasted malt, nutty.

T - Hazelnut dominates along with some chocolate and dark roasted toffee malt with a hint of vanilla.

M - Full medium body, slippery.

O - Not a fan of Brown Ales but the hazelnut adds a really nice dimension to the that makes it enjoyable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sampled last night on 4/27/15. Think it was part of one of their 'Seasonal Samplers". Bottle chilled down to 36 degrees F in my beer cooler and poured in to a 'Sam Adams" pint glass.

This 'American brown ale' style brew pours a deep mahogany in color with a small foamy beige cap. A decent amount of lacing is seen when sipped that sticks to the sides of the glass. The aroma is of roasted malts with a hint of nuts. The taste is...WOW! Fantastic with LOTS of hazelnut right up front! Not even like from the aroma! Besides the hazelnut explosion, the hint of some light spice is also present along with the malts. Really tasty and does down very easy with no bitter or harsh aftertaste at all. Lighter to medium-bodied with perfect carbonation. This is a must try brew. Another tasty brew from Sam Adams.