Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat from Boston Beer Company
Rating: C+
Despite its ubiquity, this is the first time I've tried this beer. Mostly, this is because we always gave a friend of mine grief for ordering it while the rest of us were drinking Double IPAs. Luckily, I'm drinking this in the privacy of my own home, with no one (but you, the reader) the wiser.
Appearance: Golden amber in color, with a big white head. Lots of small particles floating around. Some lacing.
Smell: Aroma is overwhelmingly of maraschino cherry. Nothing else has a chance. Not encouraging.
Taste: Much better than the aroma, anyway. Cherry in a big way, but more black cherry on the palate than maraschino, thankfully. Crisp wheat finish. Avoids being overly sweet, despite the overwhelming fruitiness.
Mouthfeel: Light-medium body, appropriate carbonation.
Drinkability: As far as fruit beers go, this is pretty drinkable. Not my favorite style, nor my favorite fruit. Finishing the glass says something. This exceeded my expectations (granted, they were low).
Rating: C+
Despite its ubiquity, this is the first time I've tried this beer. Mostly, this is because we always gave a friend of mine grief for ordering it while the rest of us were drinking Double IPAs. Luckily, I'm drinking this in the privacy of my own home, with no one (but you, the reader) the wiser.
Appearance: Golden amber in color, with a big white head. Lots of small particles floating around. Some lacing.
Smell: Aroma is overwhelmingly of maraschino cherry. Nothing else has a chance. Not encouraging.
Taste: Much better than the aroma, anyway. Cherry in a big way, but more black cherry on the palate than maraschino, thankfully. Crisp wheat finish. Avoids being overly sweet, despite the overwhelming fruitiness.
Mouthfeel: Light-medium body, appropriate carbonation.
Drinkability: As far as fruit beers go, this is pretty drinkable. Not my favorite style, nor my favorite fruit. Finishing the glass says something. This exceeded my expectations (granted, they were low).
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