Beer Guru On… Samuel Adams’ Winter Lager

Winter in Texas is relative. But unlike most of the country, what we consider winter is very nearly over, and that requires a change in our beer consumption. We asked Resident Beer Guru Patrick Wardrop to review one of our favorite winter brews before the season passes and SXSW reminds us, in a flood of free Shiner beer, that Spring has arrived.

Patrick writes of the Samuel Adams’ Winter Lager:

Appearance: Dark reddish amber, good head retention which fades to a thin light head with a little lacing.

Aroma: Slightly sweet with cinnamon or all-spice undertones that produces a very pleasant aroma.

Taste: A slight malty, caramel and cinnamon flavor with a hint of hop bitterness that has a dry smooth finish.

Mouth feel: Medium-High carbonation and medium body that is clean and crisp.

Drinkability: A very drinkable winter brew, it goes great with all kinds of food. I would classify this is as a crowd pleaser most would enjoy.

Serving type: Draft

Conclusion: Overall this a great beer that I would recommend to most, even some non-beer drinkers. It is a very smooth beer that isn’t too heavy for a dark beer (you can drink a few extras and not get full).