Last night after spending a nice evening down in Cambridge last night, I came home and tweaked my back. After a REALLY crappy night of sleep and an uncomfortable day at work, I’m ready for a beer. Problem is, I still have these saved reviews from the beer reviewing party. So I’m going to self-medicate with some Narragansett Lager while you are entertained by the below review. #11 of 13….
Brewery: Boston Beer
Beer: Samuel Adams Holiday Porter
ABV: 5.8%
Style: American Porter
Body: Medium
Carbonation: Medium
Sean’s Thoughts
Color: Dark brown
Smell: N/A
Taste: Coffee, tart
Comments: N/A
Overall rating: Meh
Kerry’s Thoughts
Color: Dark brown
Smell: N/A
Taste: Mineral, roasted barley
Comments: “Does not taste like the sun.”
Overall rating: Meh
Lost’s Thoughts
Color: Dark brown
Smell: N/A
Taste: Coffee, spice
Comments: “Waited for the beer to warm up a bit, hoping for more flavor. No dice!”
Overall rating: Meh
Greg’s thoughts
Color: Dark brown
Smell: Coffee
Taste: Coffee, butter, spice
Comments: “Tough to follow the Rising Tide Tempest that came before this. It’s a good ‘intro to porter’ beer. Short finish, drinkable.”
Overall rating: Meh
-Lost
Homebrew Academy
Completely agree with the “Meh” rating. After I had the first one from the variety pack, the rest sat in my fridge until an inebriated friend volunteered to drink them 10 or so months later.