does anyone actually miss the imported samuel adams?

Were they really any good before Shep's did what they generally do?
Can't say that I've ran into owt but the Boston lager over the years so I haven't really got a broad experience of SA's output.

 

Yeah, I miss it (vaguely). I admit that it was never the greatest beer around and there's plenty of choice, but I didn't mind drinking one now and then if the price was right. Since the move to contract brewing by SN it's lost some depth - the malt a bit less rich and rounded; the hops less aromatic. In short, it's lost what I thought made it an American classic. Oh well - at least an increasing number of US brews are making their way over here instead.....

Incidently, I always thought it was odd that Sam Adams never sold any of their other beers over here (given that they are the largest 'craft' brewery in the States).

 

I've never been a fan of the original. It's a lager that tastes like ale, ie., a poor man's ale.

 

I have to confess I never though too much of it either. I mean it was ok, but seeing it on a supermarket shelf next to an SNPA was always a no-brainer for me.

 

SN is just one of those supposedly 'old school' British breweries who has gone 'full ******'. Right up there with Greene King and Wells (and Young's) among others. Those new to the whole craft beer thing have very little interest in them. And they, like others in this brewery category, are doing nothing meaningful/of interest to address the flight of interest to all things new and crafty. Its a shame.

 

Ah, Greene King are all right (at least in terms of the beer they produce). I'll happily have an Abbot or IPA.

 

Split decision for me here. Have no time for Abbot but their IPA does seem to have that 'je ne sais quoi' factor.

 

Heh - I'm the opposite. I find Abbot an acceptable brew if needs must but the IPA is watery and bland.....

 

No. Viennese lager's a total minger of a style.

 

Nice biscuits though.

 

This just in, Peak Freans merges with Marstons, releases new Biscuit Barrel Aged Fig Roll Barleywine.

 

Wetherspoons to resurrect the Lyons Corner House franchise. Upsurge in arrests amongst elderly ladies for public order offences expected.

 

I could be tempted by that....