Sapporo
February 25, 2011 | 
Author I picked this up on a recent grocery outing. It was hidden amongst the premium single-bottle beers (which in turn were hidden behind the likes of Milwaukee’s Best and Genesee). The pint-glass shaped aluminum can caught my eye so I grabbed it. It sat in my fridge for a couple days, and I decided to crack it open this morning (don’t judge me – I was snowed in). I was mostly unimpressed. It tasted like pretty much any run of the mill lager, with a hint of sweetness in the aftertaste.
At best, I’d compare it to Heineken with a splash of champage thrown in. At worst, I’d compare it to Bud Light with a splash of champagne thrown in.
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Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat
My relationship with Cherry Wheat is an unusual one. Let me put it out there now that this is one of my favorite beers. Sam Adams has developed the golden ratio for including fruit in beer. That is to say you can drink it and still retain your man card (and I am an authority on man cards and don’t you question me on that).
The cherry flavor is distinct, immediate, and perfectly balanced. It’s also the dominating flavor, but at the end of the day, you still know it’s a quality beer. As for my strange relationship, I have a habit of forgetting this one exists until I see it on a shelf or in someone’s fridge.
It’s like Christmas morning every time.
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Samuel Adams – Revolutionary Rye Ale
Sam Adams Revolutionary Rye Ale
From the bottle:
The rye in this deep reddish-hued ale adds a spicy finish to the slight sweetness of the roasted male. Light pine and citrus notes fro German and American hops complement these flavors, making this medium bodied brew perfect for the transition from winter to spring.
I’m sure the citrus accounts for the bitterness, I could detect any pine, but I haven’t been licking any two by fours lately – I keed, I keed. I think the rye is a bit surprising and adds a lot of substance to this beer. It reminds me a bit of Killian’s Irish Red, but yet different and that’s not a bad thing.
I purchased this beer at the Giant Eagle in Lyndhurst as part of a Sam Adams variety pack. Twelve beers, 2 bottle of six types, for $15.99.
If you’ve had a chance to try this beer, tell us your thoughts in the comments section, or if you know of a beer that should be sampled by the Beer Club for Men, mention it in the comments as well.
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Coronado Brewing Company – Orange Avenue Wit
The Orange Avenue Wit is cloudy in appearance with a very aromatic head. It has hints of orange blossom and spice on the nose, a light/medium bodied mouth feel with an orange and honey finish.
This would be a perfect beverage relaxing outdoors or tailgating before a show.
This was purchased at Vons in Carlsbad for$4.49 for a 22oz. bottle.
Samuel Adams – Noble Pils
Sam Adams Noble Pils
From the bottle:
…is one of the only brews made with all 5 Noble hops from the world’s oldest growing regions.
I could see myself enjoying a Sam Adams Noble Pils with a nice juicy burger, something substantial to offset the hops.
I purchased this beer at the Giant Eagle in Lyndhurst as part of a Sam Adams variety pack. Twelve beers, 2 bottle of six types, for $15.99.
If you’ve had a chance to try this beer, tell us your thoughts in the comments section, or if you know of a beer that should be sampled by the Beer Club for Men, mention it in the comments as well.
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Samuel Adams – White Ale
Sam Adams White Ale
This unfiltered wheat ale is a fresh American version of a classic Belgian white ale.
I purchased this beer at the Giant Eagle in Lyndhurst as part of a Sam Adams variety pack. Twelve beers, 2 bottle of six types, for $15.99. If the rest are as good as this one, it was money well spent.
If you’ve had a chance to try this beer, tell us your thoughts in the comments section, or if you know of a beer that should be sampled by the Beer Club for Men, mention it in the comments as well.
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