Review: Sam Adams Noble Pils
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 by Allen
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ABV%:
5.2%
Type:
Pilsner
Color:
Clear golden color
Aroma:
Grassy, piney, fresh
Taste:
Tastes of pine with a bright hop flavor, bitterness clears making way to a yeasty, clean, dry finish. Light bodied.
Overall:
This came in the Sam Adams Brewmaster Collection and this is one of the beers in the case that really intrigued me. The Sam Adams Noble Pils is the only pilsner-style lager from Boston Beer that I've had and was excited since I like the style. A pilsner lager should have a nice hop distinction, have a clean, dry finish with minimal malt sweetness. Interestingly, there was a bit of yeast taste in the finish as well. This kept it tasting light rather than heavy.
Boston Beer has brewed this one with all 5 'Noble' hops which definitely brings the hop aroma and taste to the forefront. It may sound like the Noble Pils was super strong but actually, that's the thing about the pilsner, it is not overwhelming or in your face like an IPA; this was well balanced but definitely with a focus on hop presence. It's too bad this is only offered as a "seasonal" from Sam Adams. I'd pick this up any time of the year.
3.75/5
I've never even seen it before, do they sell it in standalone six packs? Sounds intriguing...I like "not overwhelming"