BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 From Beers and Ears... Samuel Adams Summer AleAugust 10th, 2012 by Scott In Walt Disney World Beer ReviewsThe summer seasonal from the Boston Beer Company is Samuel Adams Summer Ale. Referred to as an American wheat ale, its inspiration comes from Belgian witbiers (think Hoegaarden). Samuel Adams’ twist on the style includes lemon peel and Grains of Paradise.Summer Ale has a hazy golden color with a nose full of grain. Malty grain flavor with a lemon citrus tang and just the slightest bit of spice. Lots of carbonation. It’s a good beer to have a bunch of. Not the most interesting beer, but still tastes fine.Samuel Adams Summer Ale can be found at Walt Disney World wherever Samuel Adams Seasonal is served. Grab it while you can; Octoberfest will be on its way soon (I just saw it in the store today).http://beersandears.net/2012/08/samuel-adams-summer-ale/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 It is a good brew. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 And lucky for us, it's usually on tap all summer around here.Although this week they actually switched over to Oktoberfest - What The Fort?!?!Last I checked it was still August and 4219 degrees out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BassMaster 7 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 I just picked up a 6-er of Octoberfest at Total Wine this weekend, and believe it or not, I haven't sunk my teeth into one yet. Tomorrow is another day and there are several chillin' in the ice box. I'm not a fan of 'wheat' beers, but the lemon sounds intriguing. BTW, those Octoberfesters are sitting between a couple of Boston Lagers and a couple of Boston Ales. The Patriot Brewer has claimed the majority of the prime real estate on my beer shelf. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BassMaster 7 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 However, Mr. Adams could not quite squeeze out the two bottles of Magic Hat HEX Octoberfest that had also staked a claim. Cheers, my fine feathered fiends. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 However, Mr. Adams could not quite squeeze out the two bottles of Magic Hat HEX Octoberfest that had also staked a claim. Cheers, my fine feathered fiends.Hmm... sounds like something I need to try!I saw this weekend that Sam Adams has a pumpkin something-or-other out now too.Time to stock up on the caramel vodka and whip up some "pumpkin pie" mmmmmmm...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BassMaster 7 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Sorry, I can't handle the pumpkin ales or whatever else they are pumpkin-izing in the beer isle. Tried it, don't like it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 The Octoberfest is very good this year. I will have to crack open one of the Harvest Pumpkins and report back later. I did not like the Dunkelweisen. Way to bitter for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 With lemon peel in it, does it compare to a Hefeweizen? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Something like Hef. I like Hex better than this year's Octoberfest by Sam Adams.Spatin Octoberfest is good but my FAVORITE (so far) this year is Pauliner! Really smooth!Havnt found the Leinikuegal Octoberfest yet. Boo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Usually get Leineys and Sam's Oktoberfest but haven't seen it here yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 We found Magic Hat fall 12 pk 2 weeks ago, containing Hex. The rest last weekend. I think aged they are better. I believe they get better in the bottles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 The new meat market/grocery we found this weekend has an awesome beer section at decent prices.I'm making a list from all your suggestions - thanks! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BassMaster 7 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Downed one of the Hex's this evening along side a heaping bowl of white chicken chili. It was a perfect companion. ftwildernessguy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Downed one of the Hex's this evening along side a heaping bowl of white chicken chili. It was a perfect companion."Heaping" is a word that goes entirely under-used in the English language. I like it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 "Heaping" is a word that goes entirely under-used in the English language. I like it.I like pantload. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 ...or heaping pantload Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 I've tasted, maybe twice in my life, but never drank a bottle or can of beer, so I'm no judge, but are beers really that different?Is there one that is hands down the most popular?Is there one that is considered to be the best by most beer drinkers? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 YesDepends on who you asksee aboveAre you trying to get this moved to the Debate Board? :clint:Honestly, I think it depends on each individuals likes. Beers can different flavor profiles in different seasons and as they age.Example, domestic mass produced beer is best right after being bottled. It is pasterized, and has a shorter shelf life than home brews.Home brews, generally get better the longer they age,dependent if they were bottled correctly.We bought a case of Sam Adams Octoberfest a couple of years ago right when it hit the market for the season. We tried a couple once they chilled down and was diappointed. However, after about a month, the flavor profile had improved on the same beer. The same with beer that isn't stored correctly, and "skunked".When I married Tony, I only enjoyed Miller Lite. I've developed a better understanding of the beer and enjoy almost all now. I think it is like someone starting on sweet white whine and developing into reds. Katman1356...Jason 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BassMaster 7 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 "Heaping" is a word that goes entirely under-used in the English language. I like it.FYI - Jethro Bodine would be jealous of my chili bowl. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 What Genia said. I'd say there are nearly as many kinds of beer as there are kinds of wine - with lots of different types that can vary by ingredients, regions, who makes them, alcohol content, etc. And the same beer can taste very different in a can, bottle or on tap.I noticed at Food & Wine last year that there are more and more beers each year (and I tried most of them!)Personally...I'm not a fan of "hoppy" beers.Love a nice, smooth dark beer.Enjoy a good wheat beer.Also enjoy *some* flavored beers, but not the ones that are overly flavored.As for "best"... totally subjective. The big deal these days is microbrews or craft beers, brewed by smaller companies vs the big guys like Anheuser Busch. The variety and possibilities are endless.As an example, one weekend I stopped by Barb's Beer Emporium (yep - a store just for beer!) and picked up a sampling of beers we'd never tried...This represented about .5% of all the different kinds of beer they sell and they run the gamut from dark, heavy beers to light fruity beers, and everything in between.Thus ends today's episode of Beer 101. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BassMaster 7 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 The only brewer I recognized in that selection was Saranac. They put out a "Trail Mix" that I really enjoy. One of them is called "Black Forest" and is one of my fav's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 This is going to end on the debate forumn, I can see it :rofl2:I don't do fruity or flavored beers.But I've come to "accept" the hoppy IPAs that seem to be everywhere you look now.I enjoy porters, stouts and the Octoberfest beers.And I do enjoy the High Life Light but if I have to buy cans, then Miller Lite.But, I am really encouraged about the number of micro breweries now canning beer.I learned at the Miller Plant, that bottled and canned beer has a different taste becuase it is pasterized where keg isn't. Does not applie to cold filtered beer, like MGD. MGD isn't pasterized. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 What Genia said. I'd say there are nearly as many kinds of beer as there are kinds of wine - with lots of different types that can vary by ingredients, regions, who makes them, alcohol content, etc. And the same beer can taste very different in a can, bottle or on tap.I noticed at Food & Wine last year that there are more and more beers each year (and I tried most of them!)Personally...I'm not a fan of "hoppy" beers.Love a nice, smooth dark beer.Enjoy a good wheat beer.Also enjoy *some* flavored beers, but not the ones that are overly flavored.As for "best"... totally subjective. The big deal these days is microbrews or craft beers, brewed by smaller companies vs the big guys like Anheuser Busch. The variety and possibilities are endless.As an example, one weekend I stopped by Barb's Beer Emporium (yep - a store just for beer!) and picked up a sampling of beers we'd never tried...This represented about .5% of all the different kinds of beer they sell and they run the gamut from dark, heavy beers to light fruity beers, and everything in between.Thus ends today's episode of Beer 101.I think another sampling and beer review thread needs to happen soon Mo. I am havjng withdrawals. I could buy some at my local store and contribute also. Maybe G too and any ofher fiends that want to jump in? A fiend beer review weekend? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Fiend beer review weekend sounds FUN! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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