Brew Review - Samuel Adams Boston Ale
OK, so the Boston Lager I think was one of the first reviews I did on my blog. Tonight I tackle the Boston Ale.
The pour is crystal clear pale yellow/orange with a moderate/smallish white head that lasts sufficiently. It leaves plenty of lacing down the glass.
The scents are mostly floral, slightly piny hops with some light caramel undertones. Nice.
The flavors are clean and pleasant. Biscuit/bready malts with just a bit of light caramel are allowed to sit up front with subdued bitterness and earthy hops flavors. There is just the slightest hint of citrus under my tongue.
Mouthfeel is as it should be for a pale ale - solid medium to light, but far from slippery. Carbonation is spot on.
Overall, this is a pleasant session ale. Nothing wows me, but nothing turns me off either. I’d drink it again, but probably wouldn’t put it towards the top of my personal favorites list. Granted, this is far from a West Coast style hoppy pale ale, and that’s what I prefer. I think this one leans towards a British style pale ale and, frankly, I prefer those flavors in a heavier Amber or Brown style ale. That’s just me.
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