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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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