Samuel Smith Underwhelming

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  1. beerluvr

    beerluvr Pooh-Bah (1,900) Jan 2, 2001 Canada (ON)
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    Always loved the Pale Ale, Taddy Porter & Imp Stout.
     
    #41 beerluvr, Aug 17, 2015
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  2. MightyTrustKrusher

    MightyTrustKrusher Devotee (387) Nov 5, 2014 Pennsylvania

    I like the oatmeal and imperial stouts a good amount, I think they're pretty accurately rated 'round these parts.
     
    #42 MightyTrustKrusher, Aug 17, 2015
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  3. beergoot

    beergoot Grand High Pooh-Bah (9,310) Oct 11, 2010 Colorado
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    Looks like I've reviewed nine of their offerings and, except for a 3.25 rating for their nut brown ale, I've given them ratings around 4.0 (+/- some fractions of a point) on average.

    I suppose the reason might be that after enjoying numerous highly hopped American ales and double/triple imperial this and that, sours and barrel-aged behemoths, etc., well, I just enjoy a good, classic styled beer, perhaps emphasizing more malt subtleties than anything else. Kind of getting back to basics or re-calibrating the taste buds, I suppose...
     
    #43 beergoot, Aug 17, 2015
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  4. TonyLema1

    TonyLema1 Pooh-Bah (2,890) Nov 19, 2008 South Carolina
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    Nut Brown Ale and Organic Chocolate Stout are pretty solid
     
    #44 TonyLema1, Aug 17, 2015
  5. leantom

    leantom Initiate (0) Nov 20, 2011 Indiana

    I disagree. Most of their beers are well above average (with a couple of outstanding ones), IMO. Perhaps English-style beers aren't as robust or flavored as their American counterparts. This is, however, a style issue rather than some inherent flaw in Sam Smith brews.
     
    #45 leantom, Aug 17, 2015
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  6. SLewis

    SLewis Pundit (901) Jun 17, 2014 North Carolina

    Their organic strawberry ale is one of my favorites. The oatmeal stout and taddy porter are also very very good.
     
    #46 SLewis, Aug 18, 2015
  7. Smakawhat

    Smakawhat Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,191) Mar 18, 2008 Maryland
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    Always dig their Oatmeal, Imperial Stout, Brown Ale, and love the Organic Lager Beer..
     
    #47 Smakawhat, Aug 18, 2015
  8. fearfactory

    fearfactory Initiate (0) Aug 12, 2012 Massachusetts

    Blasphemy!
     
    #48 fearfactory, Aug 18, 2015
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  9. keithmurray

    keithmurray Pooh-Bah (2,967) Oct 7, 2009 Connecticut
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    I happen to enjoy their beers, particularly the Imperial Stout, Oatmeal Stout and the Organic Chocolate stout.
     
    #49 keithmurray, Aug 18, 2015
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  10. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    I have always been a fan of the Winter Welcome
    I like the Oatmeal Stout and Nut Brown quite a bit as well.
    Been enjoying the original Samuel's for 25+ years now
     
    #50 SammyJaxxxx, Aug 18, 2015
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  11. Wobbly

    Wobbly Initiate (0) Oct 4, 2013 Missouri

    Totally disagree. I think Samuel Smith is one of the finest breweries in England. Taddy Porter would get my vote for best porter in the world. Their beers are marvelous on tap, if you are lucky enough to have them in a pub in Britain.
     
    #51 Wobbly, Aug 18, 2015
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  12. Bear1964

    Bear1964 Savant (1,171) Dec 12, 2012 Nebraska

    It's more about the history and being true to the style....Samuel Smith is true to the craft of beer making and they do it well. The Strawberry Ale is the best ever....hits all the points needed to be outstanding....they don't have to be extreme to be good.
     
    #52 Bear1964, Aug 18, 2015
  13. WesMantooth

    WesMantooth Grand Pooh-Bah (4,844) Jan 8, 2014 Ohio
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    Yup. Love the oatmeal, porter, and chocolate. The Organic Chocolate may be the best. Rogue amd Youngs are close, but it is decadent. The only reason I don't drink more of them is price.
     
    #53 WesMantooth, Aug 18, 2015
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  14. Bear1964

    Bear1964 Savant (1,171) Dec 12, 2012 Nebraska

    Great way to say it, that's where the history comes in....solid brews for the styles!
     
    #54 Bear1964, Aug 18, 2015
  15. algebeeric_topology

    algebeeric_topology Pooh-Bah (2,052) Dec 30, 2014 Florida
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    They aren't world class, but I think these are solid gateway beers to help people move towards craft.
     
    #55 algebeeric_topology, Aug 18, 2015
  16. Bear1964

    Bear1964 Savant (1,171) Dec 12, 2012 Nebraska

    So you've had the Strawberry Ale and don't like it? And why is an Organic Lager silly for an English Brewer? Lager is popular style and easy to make.....think what you think and drink what you drink but I just respect the brand.
     
    #56 Bear1964, Aug 18, 2015
  17. bleakies

    bleakies Maven (1,355) Apr 11, 2011 Massachusetts

    If I could still find their Organic Best Ale it would be on regular rotation in my fridge.
     
    #57 bleakies, Aug 18, 2015
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  18. Bear1964

    Bear1964 Savant (1,171) Dec 12, 2012 Nebraska

    Nice way to put it and I agree 100%....love and respect the brand cause it tastes GREAT...lol
     
    #58 Bear1964, Aug 18, 2015
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  19. Premo88

    Premo88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,670) Jun 6, 2010 Texas
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    Old Brewery Pale Ale is still a favorite, though they're hard to find. Nut Brown Ale, India Ale, Oatmeal Stout are regulars in my fridge. Pure Brewed Lager Beer is fantastic and would be in my fridge more often if I didn't have to drive to Houston to get it.

    Needless to say, I love Samuel Smith. Have for 20 years.
     
    #59 Premo88, Aug 18, 2015
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  20. Relik

    Relik Zealot (603) Apr 20, 2011 Canada (NS)

    Solid gateway beers, that are benchmarks (or damn near) for plenty of styles. But that is just my opinion.
     
    #60 Relik, Aug 18, 2015
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