[AlmostHeaven]

Probably not up to par for all the diehard beer-snobs on the board, buuutt...

I've never been a fan of Sam Adams for all the years I've been drinking (legally), but I picked up a sixer of this over the weekend and was really blown away.

I really enjoy pale ales and IPAs - not sure how this relates to them, but I loved it.

Has anyone else tried this? Thoughts?


ps - I also tried the Sierra Torpedo IPA which was fvcking amazing, and their new(?) Golden Bock Ale called Glissade is also very, very tasty.

 

[jonKranked]

Saw it over the weekend, haven't tried it yet. As of late I have been VERY impressed with the Brewmasters Collection and small batch beers that Sammy and co. have been releasing.

 

[AlmostHeaven]

wow - granted I don't check this forum often, but one reply? that's kinda pathetic.
Thanks Jon!

bunch of snobs around here I tell ya...

 

[I Are Baboon]

Heh...

I have not seen this on shelves but would like to try it.

BTW, the 2010 edition of their homebrew six pack is due out soon. barleywine, saison and old ale.

 

[Pesqueeb]

The Sierra Nevada Torpedo is teh awesome. I havn't had a Sam Adams in forever. Perhaps I'll go look for a sixer, it is friday for me.

 

[jonKranked]

BTW, the 2010 edition of their homebrew six pack is due out soon. barleywine, saison and old ale.

do want!

 

[I Are Baboon]

do want!

I thought the double IPA in the 2009 edition was fantastic. I wasn't overly thrilled with the bock and cranberry wit though. I wish that double IPA would be added to the regular rotation.

 

[rockofullr]

Dam, almost ordered this up on tap the other night then I opted out cause I'm not a Sam Adams fan. Now I wish I had.

Next time.

 

[SkaredShtles]

I thought the double IPA in the 2009 edition was fantastic. I wasn't overly thrilled with the bock and cranberry wit though. I wish that double IPA would be added to the regular rotation.

Damn... SA made a DIPA? I missed it.

 

[I Are Baboon]

Damn... SA made a DIPA? I missed it.

It was in a boxed six pack. Only two of them, along with two of the aforementioned wittes and bocks. They are still available here in Sam Adams country.

Apparently the double IPA was a clone of Pliny the Elder. I've had Pliny, and the Sam's version does measure up. Still damn good though.

 

[cracked]

Noble Pils was OK.

It poured golden color. Light looking. Had a little foamy head.

Smelled of malt and hops and slightly citrus( Cascades maybe??)

Tasted like a lager. Very bready tasting. Finished crisp. Very drinkable.
It's not awesome but to me, it fills a spot for SA in the bars that was lacking in their lineup.

SA Noble Pils