2016 Sam Adams Long Shot

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  1. nick0417

    nick0417 Initiate (0) Jun 13, 2014 Illinois

    Appears this year's Sam Adams Long Shot will feature a raspberry berliner, a Belgian golden, and a Flanders red. Anyone tried this year's six pack? Or how about previous year's? Really curious about this concept and whether it's actually worth seeking out...
     
    #1 nick0417, Apr 7, 2016
  2. premierpro

    premierpro Savant (1,060) Mar 21, 2009 Michigan

    I look forward to this release every year. The majority is very good to excellent. Every once in a while there will be one I do not care for but it's my tastes. This years may be tough for me as I am not a big fan of sours. The Golden should be good. Take care.
     
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  3. nick0417

    nick0417 Initiate (0) Jun 13, 2014 Illinois

    Yeah, excited for the golden myself - the Flanders Red to some degree as well, though I'm always a little skeptical of a fruited hefe.

    Heard mixed reactions to previous year's sixers - though I still think it's a super cool idea and applaud SA for continuing it.
     
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  4. TonyLema1

    TonyLema1 Pooh-Bah (2,890) Nov 19, 2008 South Carolina
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    I quit buying these a few years ago, I was going to revisit this year until I saw the line-up...Berliner Weiss and Flanders Red are 2 styles on my shit list
     
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  5. nick0417

    nick0417 Initiate (0) Jun 13, 2014 Illinois

    Well, you've baited me: Why are these two styles not finding you well?
     
    #5 nick0417, Apr 7, 2016
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  6. TonyLema1

    TonyLema1 Pooh-Bah (2,890) Nov 19, 2008 South Carolina
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    As many as I've tried, I can't do tart, sour, funky etc
     
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  7. monkeybeerbelly

    monkeybeerbelly Initiate (0) Dec 6, 2012 New York

    never saw this before. Comes in a mixed 6 pack? or did you mean 12
     
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  8. jimmypa

    jimmypa Initiate (0) Nov 15, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    Usually enjoy the Longshots very much. So far I've tried the Berliner and Flanders. Berliner had a good sourness to it with sweet raspberry, liked it a lot. The Flanders was also good, not quite as sour, reminded me of Sam Adams Stony Brook Red. Will report back after trying the golden.
     
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  9. Lucular

    Lucular Grand Pooh-Bah (4,367) Jun 20, 2014 Maryland
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    Where can I find these in MD? Don't remember seeing anything like this before on shelves but it looks interesting.
     
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  10. drtth

    drtth Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2007 Pennsylvania
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    Stateline, near Elkton
     
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  11. stonermouse

    stonermouse Pundit (877) Aug 16, 2006 Massachusetts

    I loved the Blackened Hops from a few years back. I've hoped since that they would revive it for a one-off, but nah.
     
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  12. nick0417

    nick0417 Initiate (0) Jun 13, 2014 Illinois

    Six packs, I believe. Two bottles of each.
     
    #12 nick0417, Apr 7, 2016
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  13. nick0417

    nick0417 Initiate (0) Jun 13, 2014 Illinois

    Awesome - thanks for the info. Good to know this is hitting markets.

    Anyone in Northern Illinois seen this year's pack?
     
    #13 nick0417, Apr 7, 2016
  14. monkeybeerbelly

    monkeybeerbelly Initiate (0) Dec 6, 2012 New York

    nice. ill have my local try to get it
     
    #14 monkeybeerbelly, Apr 7, 2016
  15. neenerzig

    neenerzig Pooh-Bah (2,885) Feb 15, 2006 Ohio
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    Don't think its made its way on to the shelves in my area quite yet, but I'll be on the lookout for it. I generally enjoy trying the Longshot beers. There've been some really good ones in past years.

    Eric
     
    #15 neenerzig, Apr 7, 2016
  16. SudsDoctor

    SudsDoctor Pooh-Bah (1,739) Nov 23, 2008 New York
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    I still fondly remember the Traditional Bock from...2009, IIRC.
     
    #16 SudsDoctor, Apr 7, 2016
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  17. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    I agree 100% with you here. IMO that beer was OUTSTANDING!!

    I am guessing that Boston Beer Company has some sort of policy against productizing Long Shot beers but they really should have added Traditional Bock to their lineup.

    Cheers!
     
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  18. SudsDoctor

    SudsDoctor Pooh-Bah (1,739) Nov 23, 2008 New York
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    I vehemently concur! If only...:slight_frown:
     
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  19. geodonnokepyo

    geodonnokepyo Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 Pennsylvania

    anyone know of a release date or if it already released?

    i like belgians :slight_smile:
     
    #19 geodonnokepyo, Apr 7, 2016
  20. hophugger

    hophugger Grand Pooh-Bah (3,434) Mar 5, 2014 Virginia
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    Haven't ried this years but I am sure I will enjoy. I like the longshot series of beers..........
     
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