90 Samuel Adams Winter Lager, The Boston Beer Co. (MA). 5.6% ABV (12/11)
Rich reddish copper color. Bright spicy coriander, ginger, and carrot cake aromas with a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a chewy, apple and peppery herb and spice finish. Zesty, spicy and layered.
Buyer's Guide for Beer Lovers
Lagers
Lagers Get Some Love
Winter Lager
Spiced winter beers are popular hybrids among U.S. craft brewers. Typically they are strong lagers that may have had some spice added during the brewing process. True to their name, they make ideal sipping beers with which to ward off winter’s chill and get a dose of seasonal spices.This style is usually brewed before Christmas, and brewers frequently make annual adjustments to their often-secret recipes in an effort to obtain that perfect symbiosis among spices, hops and malt.
Interpreting the 100-point Scale
Consumers can translate the point score to the following quality bands:
| Point Range | Quality Band |
|---|---|
| 96-100 points | Platinum |
| 90-95 points | Gold |
| 85-90 points | Silver |
| 80-84 points | Bronze |
| Less than 80 | Not Recommended |
Legend
= Brewpub- ABV = Alcohol by volume
- Date denotes the date on which the beer was tasted
