I'm back after a short break to taste and review the second of my overdue beer reviews: Samuel Adams Black and Brew.
This was also included in Samuel Adams' Winter Classics 12 pack. Review: 12 ounce single bottle from the Samuel Adams Winter Classics 12 pack. The beer pours a nice coffee brown color with a thin, dark tan head. Aroma is all coffee, it reminds me of when you empty the coffee grinds out of a coffee pot.
Taste is all coffee as well, nothing but coffee. Aftertaste is all coffee as well.
The beer is decent, but it is hard to separate the beer from the overwhelming coffee taste and aroma that goes with it. There is no noticeable taste of the malt, hops or any other flavors. The coffee is overpowering.
Yes, this beer review is one day late. It's totally my fault; I got lazy and never got around to posting the review.
Nonetheless, this first one of two was worth waiting for. I present to you my review for Samuel Adams Chocolate Bock.
Previously, this beer was only available as a large stand along bottle that you would pay somewhere in the neighborhood of $10-15 for. This beer is now available in Samuel Adams Winter Classics 12 packs (while supplies last).
My review: this was a 12 ounce single bottle from a Samuel Adams Winter Classics pack, bought in Huntersville, NC while I was looking for some holiday spirit.
Pours a dark ruby brown color with a deep dark tan head. Aroma is very light cocoa.
Taste is a rich light chocolate flavor with a lingering cocoa flavor and the sweetness is delightful. I am truly amazed by this beer.
Just got back from my long Christmas weekend, and I am pooped. So, to catch up the blog, I will post a double review tomorrow. That's right, two beers reviewed tomorrow.
