Massachusetts Beer Reviews

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Samuel Adams Black Lager

by John | Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams), Flute Glass, Massachusetts, Pilsner Glass, Schwarzbier / Black Lager, United States | 0 comments

I am not really a lager guy but a friend of mine won a 12 pack of SA and didn’t want to waste his alcohol consumption on beer. Since he is a wine snob I gladly accommodated his request to take a brew off his hands. I opened the bottle on a gray fall day where it...

Samuel Adams Chocolate Bock

by Michael Larson | Bock, Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams), Flute Glass, Massachusetts, Mug, Pilsner Glass, Stange, United States | 10 comments

We’re having a late dinner tonight, it got pushed back so the fresh, goodness-stuffed basil ravioli in the fridge will just have to wait another hour. With a bit of time to kill, a brew felt right. And tonight, I decided I would have dessert before dinner. So...

Samuel Adams Irish Red

by John | Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams), Irish Red Ale, Massachusetts, Mug, Pint Glass, United States | 1 comment

I would have never bought this beer on my own but I couldn’t pass up the gift. A wine drinking friend of mine won a variety 12 pack and wanted to get rid of a bunch so I accommodated his wishes gracefully. I wouldn’t buy this because I lean toward craft...

Samuel Adams Blackberry Witbier

by Tom Smillie | Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams), Fruit Beers, Massachusetts, Mug, Pilsner Glass, Pint Glass, United States, Witbier | 19 comments

I picked up a Summer seasonal pack of Sam Adams (who by the way redesigned their website) the other day and finally got around to opening up a bottle. My first beer of choice was their Blackberry Witbier which was selected over as the 2008 winner of the Beer Lover’s...

Harpoon IPA

by Tom Smillie | English IPA, Harpoon Brewery, Massachusetts, Mug, Pint Glass, United States | 0 comments

The first time I had Harpoon’s IPA I was mildly disappointed. As their flagship beer my expectations were high hoping that it would be a knock-out product. Thankful, I had one more in the fridge with which to review. I must say that it has grown on me and should be...

Harpoon UFO Pale Ale

by Tom Smillie | American Pale Ale (APA), Harpoon Brewery, Massachusetts, Mug, Pint Glass, United States | 3 comments

I found a bargain the other day. A 12pk for 6 different Harpoon beers for $7.99 is a steal. It appealed to my wallet and to the fact that I’ll be getting 6 varieties to review. The first brew I decided to break open was their UFO Pale Ale. I was looking forward to...