Sam Adam's Boston Lager

I tried this beer again last night for the second time ever, as I really didn't like it the first time, remember it being just nasty bitter, not hops bitter but, well I can't describe it but nasty bitter. So I had it again and it was entirely different. It had a citrousy taste to it that I actually liked. Anyone else ever have this with a beer before... try it once and hate it, the next time it's a descent beer?

I also had the honey porter, scotch ale, boston ale, brown ale and whatever else is in that 12 pack of 6 different brews, didn't find one I didn't like.

I agree, I had sam a long time ago in college ('nuff said) and it was exsactly as you described. I've had it again recently and found it to be a nice well rounded beer. I think it might be because my palate is getting used to more bitter beers. I've developed an appreciation for hops I thought the change was in me, but it might be because of the change in production at sams, they're a pretty damn big brewery now.

mike

I usually like Sam Adams but this weekend I had one with the same nasty bitterness you describe. Its probably just what happens to the beer when its too old, stored improperly or skunked.

Sam Adams Boston Lager has always been a solid session beer to me.

Sam Adams, IMO is a decent beer, but not something I prefer all the time. I've drank my share and find SA not bad. And you can save the bottles. As for the bitterness I haven't found one yet. But to each his own. I still prefer my own any day.

Bosh said:

I usually like Sam Adams but this weekend I had one with the same nasty bitterness you describe. Its probably just what happens to the beer when its too old, stored improperly or skunked.

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There is a freshness data on the bottles. If you find a pack that is out of date you can get it replaced by order of Jim Koch.