Samuel Adams White Lantern
Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)

Samuel Adams White LanternSamuel Adams White Lantern
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From:
Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
 
Massachusetts, United States
Style:
Witbier
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
78
Avg:
3.4 | pDev: 13.24%
Reviews:
185
Ratings:
986
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 31, 2019
Added:
Dec 28, 2012
Wants:
  12
Gots:
  142
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Ratings by drewschi54:
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Reviewed by drewschi54 from New Hampshire

3.2/5  rDev -5.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Come on SA...really? Another unimaginative white ale? Not to mention its barely Januaey and youre already force feeding the masses (which is obviously who most SA are designed for now).

All that said, its not bad. Kind of a Summer Ale and White Ale hybrid. Both of which are ok but mixed?...meh.

Purchased at a local chain grocery store in Hillsboro, NH (did the last guy really pay 20$ in cali for this 12er????) and poured into a Gritty McDuff pint glass.

Looks like your typical heffy (thats hefeweizen) with its hazy, orangish color with an ok 1 finger head.

Smell is slight citrusy/wheat aroma.

Taste def.has orange, tangerine, an maybe lemon right up front. Not much alchohol smell and whatever hops are in there seem to be the usual SA standbys. Def.better cold than warm.

Overall, i guess this wobbly pop is ok, easy to drink, and easy on the wallet (unless u live in cali appearantly). I guess what my problems with this (and other recent SA selections) is that its obviously brewed for the masses, forced into stores waaaay too early (its still jan.in New England and spring beers are better in spring), and ever since SA got rid of the White Ale, every seasonal 12er has some lame attempt at originality. Stick with what git u there Jim.
Jan 10, 2013
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Reviewed by mothmanscott from Georgia

3.24/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
From notes 2/23/13: Pours a hazy deep gold producing a shy 2 fingers of off-white, somewhat lasting, mostly tight head that leaves a thin sheet of lace. Aroma is a sherbet-like creamy sweetness, bready wheat, weak hints of pale and pilsner malts with notes of apricot, lemon and orange zest; spice and a hint of butter deep in the background.Taste is bread, dough, thin peach pie, some citrus with the same creamy sweetness of the nose, finishing slightly acidic and peppery but rapidly overtaken by sweet. Can't pick up the coriander in the nose or mouth. Somewhat like I think a peachy, slightly citrus wheat beer milkshake might taste like. Too sweet for my taste. Aftertaste is bready and sweet. Mouthfeel is heavy bodied, thick, syrupy, mouth coating finish with moderate but active carbonation.
Oct 31, 2019
 
Rated: 2.91 by Al3x_lozano21 from Arkansas

Oct 06, 2018
 
Rated: 3.4 by rarigney from Washington

Sep 25, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by COBEERHUNTER from Colorado

Jul 22, 2018
 
Rated: 3.53 by Tripel_Threat from Michigan

Mar 11, 2018
 
Rated: 2.93 by Choppin-Banana from New Hampshire

Jan 30, 2018
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Reviewed by q33jeff from New Jersey

3.13/5  rDev -7.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
**
06/25/14
Bottle to pint glass
Aroma...spice, nutmeg,orange, lemon.
Look...Cloudy yellow orange. Medium White head.
Taste...orange, anise, wheat. a little watery.
Feel... a little pasty, but not thick.

Good beer. Not a true Belgian White, which is Not necessarily bad, Similar to Blue Moon Belgian White, with a bit more character.
**
Jun 10, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by Kurzman from Rhode Island

Feb 09, 2017
 
Rated: 3.69 by digitalflood from New York

Nov 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by BrewskiBrandon from Missouri

Sep 16, 2016
 
Rated: 2.75 by Cuervo_PCB from Florida

Aug 28, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by dag1991 from Ohio

Jul 17, 2016
 
Rated: 5 by Bransc from North Carolina

Jun 25, 2016
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Reviewed by Bierliebhaber3 from Massachusetts

3.71/5  rDev +9.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
It pours a slightly opaque, dark golden color with a thin, white, frothy head. It has a pretty strong scent of fruit and coriander typical of Belgian style beers. The flavor is actually quite complex, especially for a Sam Adam’s beer. It has orange, coriander, pepper, and wheat as its primary taste. It has a very crisp, refreshing finish for a Belgian. Is maybe not as complex and the flavor isn’t quite as bold or lingering as some, but not bad. Despite the criticism, I think this is a solid Sam Adam’s beer and a very fitting in the Spring Variety Pack.
Jun 11, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by MasterRigger from North Carolina

Apr 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.03 by antman27 from New York

Mar 01, 2016
 
Rated: 3.38 by Zazzi82 from Tennessee

Jan 27, 2016
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Reviewed by Briken from Washington

2.33/5  rDev -31.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2
Cloudy orange with thin white head and average retention. Orange, honeysuckle, and herbal aromas. Wheat, citrus and coriander flavors with an herbal lingering. Full mouth feel but low carbonation.

The citrus aroma is nice but the combination of flavors is not appetizing at all. Just a tangerine flavor sticks around. I have to think this was made for people who don't normally like or drink beer.
Jan 11, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by Zylod from West Virginia

Jan 02, 2016
Samuel Adams White Lantern from Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
Beer rating: 78 out of 100 with 986 ratings