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Samuel Adams Scotch Ale
Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
- From:
- Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
- Massachusetts, United States
- Style:
- Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy
- ABV:
- 5.4%
- Score:
- 84
- Avg:
- 3.74 | pDev: 14.17%
- Reviews:
- 641
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Nov 20, 2023
- Added:
- May 19, 2001
- Wants:
- 54
- Gots:
- 104
SCORE
84
Good
84
Good
No description / notes.
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Reviewed by JimKochFan from New Jersey
2.91/5 rDev -22.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
2.91/5 rDev -22.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
Poured pint (from throwback pack) can into Sam glass. Always found this beer flat and underwhelming. The peaty sweetness gives it a lingering syrupy mouth. Not terrible but nothing I would buy regularly.
Nov 20, 2023More User Ratings:
Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois
3.29/5 rDev -12%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
3.29/5 rDev -12%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
"Best by 4/4/24"; drank 11/18/23 @ the Yarchives.
Semi-opaque see-through orange/brown appearance.
A rough pour yielded a huge tan head; a thick curtain of tree-rung lacing remained.
Mild caramel & a hint of smoke notes in the nose.
Creamy medium mouthfeel.
Campfire smoke & mild caramel flavors.
Pretty tame, overall, with smoke being the dominate note. Not great, but it's drinkable.
Nov 19, 2023Semi-opaque see-through orange/brown appearance.
A rough pour yielded a huge tan head; a thick curtain of tree-rung lacing remained.
Mild caramel & a hint of smoke notes in the nose.
Creamy medium mouthfeel.
Campfire smoke & mild caramel flavors.
Pretty tame, overall, with smoke being the dominate note. Not great, but it's drinkable.
Reviewed by Franderosa from Massachusetts
4.83/5 rDev +29.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
4.83/5 rDev +29.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Yes, I'm completely aware that this Sammy Scotch ale has been retired. So sad.
I remember years ago that you could buy full six packs of it. So damn good!
Anyway, as in most cases with the Boston Beer/Samuel Adams offerings, this old standard is still tough to beat.
I have BEGGED President Jim to bring it back. Maybe someday?
Yet another classic to be added to my Favorite Beer Hall of Fame.
It's still fun and good beer just makes things just a little bit better.
Oct 08, 2023I remember years ago that you could buy full six packs of it. So damn good!
Anyway, as in most cases with the Boston Beer/Samuel Adams offerings, this old standard is still tough to beat.
I have BEGGED President Jim to bring it back. Maybe someday?
Yet another classic to be added to my Favorite Beer Hall of Fame.
It's still fun and good beer just makes things just a little bit better.
Rated by Drak-Nib from Nebraska
3.25/5 rDev -13.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.25/5 rDev -13.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
A nice one to be sure. Dark and smooth. Finish not bad either. 2011/06/03
Nov 20, 2018
Reviewed by BWED from Colorado
3.99/5 rDev +6.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.99/5 rDev +6.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
12 oz. bottle into tulip
A- Pours a mahogany amber. Lumpy light tan head leaves great lacing, and nice clarity.
S- Caramel, a bit smoky and woody, with a faint dark fruit note.
T- More smoky in the flavor, but an underlying sweet caramel character.
M- Body is medium, with a smooth finish. Yet, has a mild tannic aftertaste.
O- Well made. Smoky character is subtle but nice.
Jul 20, 2017A- Pours a mahogany amber. Lumpy light tan head leaves great lacing, and nice clarity.
S- Caramel, a bit smoky and woody, with a faint dark fruit note.
T- More smoky in the flavor, but an underlying sweet caramel character.
M- Body is medium, with a smooth finish. Yet, has a mild tannic aftertaste.
O- Well made. Smoky character is subtle but nice.
Samuel Adams Scotch Ale from Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
Beer rating:
84 out of
100 with
1124 ratings
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