Samuel Adams Winter Classics Variety (2015)

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  1. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    Picked this up this past weekend. I only had a sip of my friend's Sparkling Ale (we split it) but it was very enjoyable. A nice change of pace in the mix pack, and a welcome addition (upon first sip at least).

    Definitely a "champagne beer". Slowly making my way through this pack, the Winter Lager tasted quite good to me this year, and I loved the Holiday Porter.

    I'll probably pick up another 12 pack or maybe a case, this mix pack is a home run, and a great deal.
     
    #101 AlcahueteJ, Nov 9, 2015
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  2. Genuine

    Genuine Maven (1,347) May 7, 2009 Connecticut

    I'm actually pretty excited for this year variety pack. I'm sad to say I am disappointed with Sierra Nevada's winter pack. I'll be picking up some of SA's and enjoying the hell out of some fezziwig. Can't wait!
     
    #102 Genuine, Nov 9, 2015
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  3. matedog

    matedog Crusader (457) Jan 25, 2010 California

    Stoked on return of Porter and return of the 6 variety 12-pack. I might actually by one for the first time in ages.
     
    #103 matedog, Nov 9, 2015
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  4. MikeP64

    MikeP64 Zealot (661) Jan 24, 2015 South Carolina

    Ah,it wouldn't be the holidays without Old Fezziwig...like a weird but cool relative you only see at Christmas.
     
    #104 MikeP64, Nov 9, 2015
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  5. westcoastbeergeek

    westcoastbeergeek Initiate (0) Sep 16, 2015 Canada (BC)

    Not that I don't like Sam Adams, but this is a good pack to keep in the fridge for guests who aren't all in to craft beer.
     
    #105 westcoastbeergeek, Nov 9, 2015
  6. Treyliff

    Treyliff Grand Pooh-Bah (5,025) Aug 10, 2010 West Virginia
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Just picked up a 12 pack, will be saving for the holidays as usual. This looks to be the best Holiday pack in a while.
     
    #106 Treyliff, Nov 9, 2015
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  7. Thecalmdrinker

    Thecalmdrinker Zealot (659) Jun 27, 2015 Montana

    I totally agree. I was looking forward to trying their 'Porter'. I'll probably pick up their (SN) variety pack, if I see it, but I won't look for it. Yes, sometimes I have to look for the varieties of SA and SN. lol :slight_smile:
     
    #107 Thecalmdrinker, Nov 9, 2015
  8. HoptimusMax1mus

    HoptimusMax1mus Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2012 Arizona

    Yup. That is what happens when you take the PORTER out of your holiday pack. Sam finally got it back in and it is the best Winter pack since 2011-12.
     
    #108 HoptimusMax1mus, Nov 9, 2015
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  9. Blueribbon666

    Blueribbon666 Pooh-Bah (1,669) Jul 4, 2008 Ohio
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    Seriously, the White Christmas would be better than a Winter Lager to hang with the usual flagship:astonished:
     
    #109 Blueribbon666, Nov 9, 2015
  10. Blueribbon666

    Blueribbon666 Pooh-Bah (1,669) Jul 4, 2008 Ohio
    Pooh-Bah

    When are they bringing the Scotch Ale back by popular vote?? I know they were sticking it in variety packs in years past fall/winter:slight_frown:
     
    #110 Blueribbon666, Nov 9, 2015
  11. SpdKilz

    SpdKilz Pooh-Bah (2,239) Jan 8, 2009 Illinois
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    Picked up a 24 pack from Sam's Club this weekend and had the porter last night. I sure missed that in the variety packs, that's for sure. Can't wait to open an Old Fezziwig. Cheers!
     
    #111 SpdKilz, Nov 9, 2015
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  12. zeff80

    zeff80 Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,425) Feb 6, 2006 Missouri
    Pooh-Bah

    I kinda want that Sparkling Ale just to try a style I haven't had before.
     
    #112 zeff80, Nov 9, 2015
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  13. BeerCosby

    BeerCosby Initiate (0) Aug 1, 2015 Rhode Island

    Finally got a pack and tried them all. First time having chocolate bock, porter, and sparkling(obviously). They were all very good, least favorite was probably sparkling but maybe that's because I'm unfamiliar with the style, though it was a nice change of pace from the rest of the pack. Can definitely see myself getting another one or few before the season is over.
     
    #113 BeerCosby, Nov 9, 2015
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  14. Raime

    Raime Pooh-Bah (1,935) Jun 4, 2012 North Korea
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    My favorite cheap beer and the true lord. Your name is great.

    But I fully agree. Had a winter lager out of this years pack and it was much like the past few years. Bland.
     
    #114 Raime, Nov 10, 2015
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  15. Boverhof3

    Boverhof3 Initiate (0) Dec 25, 2006 Michigan

    I don't know about this. I enjoy Boston Lager, but only drink/buy it when it is in their variety packs. Seems like a smart way for me to get just as much as I want/need of this beer.
     
    #115 Boverhof3, Nov 10, 2015
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  16. MikeySea

    MikeySea Pooh-Bah (2,165) Sep 17, 2015 Arizona
    Pooh-Bah

    Yea, I thought about this too. I like BL just fine but I very rarely (once a year maybe) buy it on it's own. So I don't necessarily mind it in the 12 pack. On the other hand, if they slid a couple cream stouts in, I could deal with that too. What's a guy to do? Shut up and drink? Ok, I can do that too.
     
    #116 MikeySea, Nov 10, 2015
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  17. Grand-Raggedy

    Grand-Raggedy Initiate (0) Jun 28, 2014 Michigan

    Will not miss the cranberry!
     
    #117 Grand-Raggedy, Nov 10, 2015
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  18. rronin

    rronin Initiate (0) Jul 4, 2005 Washington

    Same here.
     
    #118 rronin, Nov 10, 2015
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  19. twb0392

    twb0392 Initiate (0) Aug 1, 2014 Wisconsin

    Only 2 of each makes you have to buy a few packs.
     
    #119 twb0392, Nov 12, 2015
  20. DarkDragon999

    DarkDragon999 Maven (1,331) Feb 13, 2013 Rhode Island

    Looks like they topped SN's winter pack this year. SN has a wheat beer in there and SA left out White Christmas so points for this since I dont want white ipas/witibers in the winter.
     
    #120 DarkDragon999, Nov 13, 2015
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