Samuel Adams Black Lager
January 5, 2007 – 3:08 pm
I had a bottle of the Sam Adams Black Lager before I left for Christmas break, and I’ve finally gotten around to writing my review. The black lager poured a very dark brown, but it was not entirely opaque like the densest stouts or porters I have previously had. This beer was full bodied and was very smooth on the finish.
The head was initially thick but dissipated to a ring. The carbonation tickled my tongue but wasn’t overdone. I would describe the taste as grainy, malty, maybe even nutty. These are the flavors that dominate in this beer. The finish is slightly bitter, which couples nicely with the smoothness at the end. Overall, it was a well-balanced beer, one that I would strongly recommend to the malt fans out there.