Samuel Adams Boston Lager, a Premium Lager by Boston Beer Company12 ounce bottle. I am not a fan of lagers, most likely due to my youthful days of drinking. There, I tended to drink three different types of pale lager—Miller Genuine Draft, Corona Extra, or Budweiser. The goal, of course, was to become intoxicated. Therefore, I have been somewhat reluctant to return to the world of lagers. I will have one if it is the only thing around—Heineken or Alfa, for example—but have on occasion just decided to drink a soda or water rather than subject myself to another lager that is virtually interchangeable with the rest.
Samuel Adams Boston Lager was a good reintroduction to the world of lagers. While not a stellar beer, neither was it a disappointment. In fact, it was more complex in both aroma and flavor than I expected. And, the pour was spectacular. The head was large, off-white, and fizzy, leaving behind a fair amount of lacing. The color was a rich apple-juice yellow, full of lively carbonation. The aroma was malty, focusing on faint caramel notes. Also present were the smells of straw, flowers, grass, and freshly broken white bread. The flavor followed suit.
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