Samuel Adams Black Lager

Samuel Adams Black Lager
Type of beer: Dark Lager
Container Type: 355 mL bottle
Alcohol volume: 4.9%
Country of origin: United States
Rating: 68% (see below)
Number of times I've had this beer: 1st
Cost: $0.90
Tasted on: 6/1/09
Colours of label: Yellow/Black
Drank From: Nonic Glass

Label Reads: "This traditional lager is medium in body with a deep roasted character. Its dark color and rich malty flavor come form specially roasted caramel and chocolate malts. The brew is lightly hopped with Bavarian Noble hops for a soft spiciness and a smooth clean finish. Cheers!"

website: www.samueladams.com
Best for: tarring the roof
Ratings:
Taste: 13/20
Flavour: 14/20
Buy again: 12/20
Aroma: 7/10
Satisfaction: 8/10
Complexity: 7/10
Intangible: 7/10

Handwritten notes: This is a dark beer I can deal with. Not a straight-up coffee flavoured badass begging you to take the first swing. Yes, there are coffee notes in there somewheres, but subdued and much more lager like. A pleasant surprise.

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