Samuel Adams Latitude 48 IPA

  Other reviews suggest both good and bad opinions exist for this. I lean on the side of good. It is, I believe, one of the better beers in Sam's hopology collection. No, it's not complex, but a decent IPA flavour that should  be enjoyable if we are not trying to be beer snobs and just want, as I just said, a decent IPA flavour. Sure the existence of better IPA's is a fact, but many worse exist. Several brewed by Sam Adams. Please remember what I say now and carry it with you in life, like a torch lighting the way to truth: "All opinions given by others (including me) are just that: opinions. They are theirs and not your own.Form an opinion based on your own preferences, not that of others!"
  With that said, please come back soon, and see what taste sensations I have had. My wish is to inspire you to try new things, not to avoid everything I, or others, say is bad. We may prove to be right, but the only way to know for sure is to have that sensation for yourself. Below are the official specs.
So until I taste again I bid you peace.


Samuel Adams

Latitude 48 IPA

Latitude 48 IPA is brewed with a unique blend of hops from top growing regions in Germany, the UK, and the US, all close to the 48th Latitude.  In 2013 we added Mosaic™ hops from Washington state for a bright citrus note and to complement the distinct character of the other four hop varieties included

HOP VARIETIES

Hallertau Mittelfrueh, East Kent Golding, Zeus, Simcoe, Ahtanum, Mosaic

MALT VARIETIES

Samuel Adams two-row pale malt blend, Caramel 60, and Gambrinus Honey Malt

YEAST STRAIN

Top-fermenting Ale

COLOR

Deep copper, SRM: 20

SPECIAL INGREDIENTS

ALC. BY VOL/WT

6.0% ABV - 4.7% ABW

IBUs

60

CAL PER SERVING

206

AVAILABILITY

Year Round

Samuel Adams Whitewater IPA

  A new night a new taste: Sam Adams Whitewater IPA. The name contains the word water, which worries me, but I will proceed with an open mind and an open mouth. Here goes...
  Ok, most people claim an apricot taste to this beer. I say it is somewhat there, but it does not help make this an experience I wish to repeat that eagerly. So, try if you wish, but better awaits you elsewhere.So until we meet again I bid you taste.

                                 HOP VARIETIES

Topaz, Chinook, Cascade, Simcoe, and Citra

MALT VARIETIES

Samuel Adams two-row pale malt blend and white wheat

YEAST STRAIN

Top-fermenting Ale

COLOR

Hazy amber, SRM: 7.5

SPECIAL INGREDIENTS

Apricots, coriander, orange peel

ALC. BY VOL/WT

5.8% ABV - 4.6% ABW

IBUs

61

CAL PER SERVING

197

AVAILABILITY

Year Round

Widmer Brothers BRRR and Samuel Adams Double Agent IPL

  Two to taste. First one I did before, but I am doing from notes, since I did not have access to the keyboard. A computer in our house is as rare as a tv was in a house when there was only one, and three people all wanting different channels. Most of you are not old enough to remember. Anyway.....
Widmer Brothers BRRR
  The beer holds a head and has a nice colour. The flavour has some caramel and malt. It puts me in mind of a brown ale, but with a twist. A nice change, but not as festive as some of i'ts competitors.So I would say its ok, but not my first choice for winter refreshment.
Now the official word on it.

BRRR Seasonal Ale

Bold Hop Flavor, Malty Sweet Finish

Warm Up with a Cold One. Or Two. Our winter red ale is the perfect treat, naughty or nice. The deep red body fills your glass and a citrusy hop aroma fills your nose. Then caramel and chocolate malts reward you with a perfectly balanced, malty sweet flavor and velvety finish.

Availability	Bitterness	Alcohol by Volume
October - December	50 IBU	7.2%

Original Gravity	Malts	Hops
17 Plato	Pale, Caramel 10L & 80L, Carapils, Dark Chocolate

Next is Samuel Adams Hopology series Double Agent IPL. A light colour, so I was surprised by it's initial hoppiness. However there was a slight almost metal taste to it. Better than some Sam Adams items, but hoping the Hopology collection has more to offer.
Official description below, so until we meet again, I bid you taste.

                                 HOP VARIETIES

Zeus, Simcoe, Citra, Ahtanum, Cascade, Centennial, and Nelson Sauvin hops

MALT VARIETIES

Samuel Adams® two-row pale malt blend and Munich malt

YEAST STRAIN

Botton-fermenting Lager

COLOR

Bright amber / 10 SRM

SPECIAL INGREDIENTS

ALC. BY VOL/WT

5.0%ABV - 3.9%ABW

IBUs

43

CAL PER SERVING

AVAILABILITY

Year Round