A Pint Half Full

Purchased from:
Giant Supermarket

ABV%:
5.8%

Type:
Lager

Color:
Deep brown which poured a relatively thick head

Aroma:
Mainly brown sugar malt, a bit of floral hops with a tinge of cinnamon

Taste:
Full bodied, sweet, a little spicy from the cinnamon ending with a little bit of hop bitters and warming alcohol

Overall:
After my disappointment in the Sam Adams Octoberfest, I went into the Winter Lager with lowered expectations. In previous years batches, I remembered tasting alot more spices in the mix but this year's is much more mild.   It is easy to drink and has more malt taste as it is quite sweet.  The cinnamon is prevalent to add a spicy, icy-hotness.  This is balanced with a bit of hop bitterness to counteract the sweet backbone.  The alcohol content along with the warming spices and sweetness make this a pleasant drink during the cold months ahead.  A quality, solid offering from Sam Adams once again.
 
3.5/5