Samuel Adams Winter Classics 2016

Really like the new packaging. I may have to pick up one of these as Xmas approaches. Been quite awhile since I've had any Sam Adams "holiday beers."

 

Hopflake was surprisingly good and definitely worth a try

 

In before people complain about the inclusion of Boston Lager in this pack

 

Sam Adams winter variety pack has always been my favorite variety pack, but this year's doesn't seem as interesting as previous ones

 

They should never get rid of Holiday Porter.

 

This! That beer and Fezzi are consistently the best beers in the pack. Only BBC I still drink honestly.

 

Ugh. No Holiday Porter. So disappointing!

 

No Holiday Porter, no sale. Will miss Old Fezziwig this year but not paying $15 for 2 beers.

 

Incidentally, I had a Chocolate Bock last weekend... from last year. This is not a beer for aging

 

Damn no Holiday Porter again? No dice man. I will stick with my other choice.

 

I'll buy it for Fezziwig, Choco Bock and Winter Lager.

They had Holiday Porter in last year's pack. It will be missed this year though.

 

The rationale behind ditching Holiday Porter puzzles me.....? I bought the Sampler for that and Old Fezziwig.... Can't justify that $ for 2 beers.... Hopefully the good folks at BBC will actually pay attention next year and put out a "sampler" that's 6 of each... If you think people buy this 95% of the time for anything other than these 2 beers, you're fooling yourself....

 

People have been wanting Fezziwig and Holiday Porter as 6 packs for years. I don't understand why Sam Adams won't release it, while they release lord knows how many hoppy pilsners and alternative ipas.

One of my favorite beer days was when I went to a place that had a mix a 6, and they had probably 12 or so Old Fezziwigs as singles. I made my 6 pack for $11, and enjoyed my evening.

 

Holiday Porter is so average. I'm really not sure why people are so upset about it not returning.

I drink few Sam Adams beers but I love Old Fezziwig.

 

Still drink quite a bit of SA as it's always available and always fresh... Agreed with Fezziwig.... Tastes great while watching A Christmas Carol.....

 

I'm a sucker for the Chocolate Bock. I'll buy this pack for that alone.

Agree that it's a shame to see Holiday Porter gone but, I'd rather have the ol' Honey Porter back

 

I just picked up a 12-pack because I like Fezziwig and Chocolate Bock and am willing to give the new beers a try. Last winter I think I bought three 12-packs; Holiday Porter is great and I really liked Sparkling Ale. Swapping them out for a white IPA and ginger beer? Well, I'll be surprised if I buy another pack this year but you never know.

Now Celebration on the other hand...picked up my first 12-pack yesterday with more purchases to come.

 

The best part of the pack is no lame White Christmas. Have no idea why that beer is sold in 6 and 12 packs but it must do well for some reason.

 

Definitely getting this, love some Old Fezziwig and Chocolate Bock. A little sad to see the Old Fezziwig art gone though, it always got me in the Christmas spirit. Not expecting much out of Hopflake, and only expecting Ginger Beer to be as advertised.

I remember seeing a new label for Juniper IPA and was expecting it to be released for the winter, but looks like it already came and went, darn.