[erockrph]

I'm waiting for my takeout order and killing some time at the bar. I have to say, as cool as it is for craft beer fans to crap on Sam Adams, they know how to brew a beer that you can put down one pint after another of. Nothing beats a flavorful, dry lager after a long day at work. Yes, if I were to brew this myself I'd brew a richer, maltier version of this. But this is a damn good beer.

[Wort-H.O.G.]

I'm waiting for my takeout order and killing some time at the bar. I have to say, as cool as it is for craft beer fans to crap on Sam Adams, they know how to brew a beer that you can put down one pint after another of. Nothing beats a flavorful, dry lager after a long day at work. Yes, if I were to brew this myself I'd brew a richer, maltier version of this. But this is a damn good beer.

now we have consensus- ive been enjoying the winter lager lately. i thought the same thing...a little more malt /richness and it would be spot on i think. very drinkable.

[brewinhard]

For a macro brewery they do brew fairly sessionable beers...

[HoosierBrew]

I like a few of their small batch series quite a bit. And fresh, I think their Double Agent IPL is a really good $8-9/6 pack beer. I'm kind of lukewarm on most others right now. But I respect what they did back when craft beer wasn't such an easy sell. I drank a ton of Boston Lager back in the day. Still do on occasion.

[Wort-H.O.G.]

used to be sam adams guy since they were one of the early ones to the game. I moved to cleveland and really got into great lakes beers -although very pricey IMO.

[HoosierBrew]

used to be sam adams guy since they were one of the early ones to the game. I moved to cleveland and really got into great lakes beers -although very pricey IMO.

Now that is a helluva brewery. I'd buy that stuff regularly if it was easier to get 'round here. I love their Dort, Pale Ale, IPA, Edmund, etc. Awesome stuff.

[Stevie]

Sam's summer is one of my go to beers. Nothing wrong with Boston lager.

[fmader]

used to be sam adams guy since they were one of the early ones to the game. I moved to cleveland and really got into great lakes beers -although very pricey IMO.

I enjoyed an afternoon at GL brewery Saturday. Good food and good beer. They had 4 small batches there. Good stuff. My favorite GL and probably favorite of any seasonal beer is Nosferatu.


As far as Winter Lager goes... I drank so much of it 5 or 6 years ago, I can't do it anymore. Same thing with Boston Lager. Which is a shame, because those are the two SA beers that are worth a damn. All of their other beers taste a little or a lot like Boston Lager IMO.

[Wort-H.O.G.]

used to be sam adams guy since they were one of the early ones to the game. I moved to cleveland and really got into great lakes beers -although very pricey IMO.

I enjoyed an afternoon at GL brewery Saturday. Good food and good beer. They had 4 small batches there. Good stuff. My favorite GL and probably favorite of any seasonal beer is Nosferatu.


As far as Winter Lager goes... I drank so much of it 5 or 6 years ago, I can't do it anymore. Same thing with Boston Lager. Which is a shame, because those are the two SA beers that are worth a damn. All of their other beers taste a little or a lot like Boston Lager IMO.

yeah great lakes is fun, huh. They came out with Wright Pils, and I really like it. Another favorite of mine is Saranac in up sate NY (Utica). My brother lives there and I always enjoy a visit this time of year where I buy 6 cases or so to bring back.

[dls5492]

I always enjoyed Sam Adams beer and don't understand the criticism. Bob Cannon spoke in our area a few years ago and I got to meet him. He is a nice, professional guy, a home brewer, that has great passion for beer.

[theDarkSide]

I look forward to Winter Lager every year and love it more than the Oktoberfest (which I also like).

And it looks like they smartened up and removed the Cranberry Lambic from the seasonal 12 pack.  I dumped those bottles every year.

[Stevie]

And it looks like they smartened up and removed the Cranberry "Lambic" from the seasonal 12 pack.  I dumped those bottles every year.

That stuff is awful.

[HoosierBrew]

And it looks like they smartened up and removed the Cranberry "Lambic" from the seasonal 12 pack.  I dumped those bottles every year.

That stuff is awful.

+10. About as much lambic as a wine cooler.

[Wort-H.O.G.]

I look forward to Winter Lager every year and love it more than the Oktoberfest (which I also like).

And it looks like they smartened up and removed the Cranberry Lambic from the seasonal 12 pack.  I dumped those bottles every year.

yeah a definite misstep on their part-glad its gone.

[factory]

And it looks like they smartened up and removed the Cranberry "Lambic" from the seasonal 12 pack.  I dumped those bottles every year.

That stuff is awful.

+100.  almost undrinkable IMHO.