Sam Adams Honey Porter

nadams
nadams Posts: 5,877
edited April 2009 in The Clubhouse
I'm not a dark beer fan by any means... Usually the darkest I'll go is a Lager. But I splurged on a Sam Adams sampler case, and my favorite out of all of them is this Honey Porter. I was unsure at first, but it's really grown on me!

The Scotch Ale isn't bad, either... I just have to let it warm up a bit before it tastes its best.
Ludicrous gibs!
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  • oifvet0608
    oifvet0608 Posts: 148
    edited April 2009
    mmmmmm...beer. I haven't had one of those in 5 months.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited April 2009
    oifvet0608 wrote: »
    mmmmmm...beer. I haven't had one of those in 5 months.
    And you're in Germany??!!! I... don't... PFFT!:eek:
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited April 2009
    nadams wrote: »
    I'm not a dark beer fan by any means... Usually the darkest I'll go is a Lager. But I splurged on a Sam Adams sampler case, and my favorite out of all of them is this Honey Porter. I was unsure at first, but it's really grown on me!

    The Scotch Ale isn't bad, either... I just have to let it warm up a bit before it tastes its best.

    Haven't tried the Honey Porter. But the Belgian Wheat in a cool tall glass is a meal in and of itself. No orange slice needed.
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited April 2009
    Not a big dark guy meself but if you like those you wouldn't be a beer drinker if you haven't had a Samuel Smiths Nut Brown Ale. Crisp, Smooth with a Nutty finish. (Not that kind ) I've only seen them in 4 pack's around here for $ 8-9 but well worth it.

    And on a side note NewCastle is always great off tap in a Cold Pint Glass..........

    errrrr

    Gotta go clean up


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  • oifvet0608
    oifvet0608 Posts: 148
    edited April 2009
    lightman1...I'm in Iraq right now...sorry I did not specify.
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  • Rodeo0530
    Rodeo0530 Posts: 797
    edited April 2009
    I will have to say the the Sam Adams and Sammy Smiths are both great beers for brown. Goose Island Hex Nut Brown Ale is also a good brown. I'm not a huge brown beer fan this time of year, the beer I recommend for everyone to try right now is Bells Oberon. It's fantastic!!


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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited April 2009
    oifvet0608 wrote: »
    lightman1...I'm in Iraq right now...sorry I did not specify.
    And I salute you. Be safe and come home. I will buy you a beer of your choice anytime. Wherever and whenever. Hell, all the beer you want!
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  • Hillbilly61
    Hillbilly61 Posts: 702
    edited April 2009
    I'm a big fan of hefeweizens (wheat beer) and am currently trying out Sam Adams Hefeweizen. Two thumbs down. :( Their Cherry Wheat (actually a Belgin wheat since fruit is present) is not shabby to me. Camps seem to be polarized on it. Either you will hate it or love it. I will be on the road tomorrow and able to grab a 6 pack of Haken Schpore (misspelled) where I frequently go. A steller German wheat. :D

    This is not the porters or ambers mentioned so far in this thread, but a great domestic stout is Adirondack Brewery's Black and Tan. $7/six pack in upstate New York - a steal for the quality beer you get. A great English amber is John Courage. It used to just be occasionally available on tap. The store I stock up on Haken Schpore has started carrying it for $10/6 pack.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited April 2009
    Rouge Stout. Room temp. It's not a stout made for guzzlin' down, but a nice pint to have long discussions over until the euphoria sets in.....
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited April 2009
    Not a fan of wheat beers myself. I'm goign to be pouring the two that came in this "Brewmaster's selection" case.
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • oifvet0608
    oifvet0608 Posts: 148
    edited April 2009
    In Germany it's called Hacken-Pschorr, they make a great pilsner as well.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited April 2009
    Hillbilly61 wrote: »
    I'm a big fan of hefeweizens (wheat beer) and am currently trying out Sam Adams Hefeweizen. Two thumbs down. :( Their Cherry Wheat (actually a Belgin wheat since fruit is present) is not shabby to me. Camps seem to be polarized on it. Either you will hate it or love it. I will be on the road tomorrow and able to grab a 6 pack of Haken Schpore (misspelled) where I frequently go. A steller German wheat. :D

    This is not the porters or ambers mentioned so far in this thread, but a great domestic stout is Adirondack Brewery's Black and Tan. $7/six pack in upstate New York - a steal for the quality beer you get. A great English amber is John Courage. It used to just be occasionally available on tap. The store I stock up on Haken Schpore has started carrying it for $10/6 pack.
    I like the Cherry Wheat.:o
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  • Rodeo0530
    Rodeo0530 Posts: 797
    edited April 2009
    lightman1 wrote: »
    Rouge Stout. Room temp. It's not a stout made for guzzlin' down, but a nice pint to have long discussions over until the euphoria sets in.....

    Can't go wrong with anything that Rogue makes in my mind. Dead Guy Ale or Double Dead Guy Ale are great if you like flavor.


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  • lightman1
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    edited April 2009
    Rodeo0530 wrote: »
    Can't go wrong with anything that Rogue makes in my mind. Dead Guy Ale or Double Dead Guy Ale are great if you like flavor.

    OOof! I've tried the Dead Guy Ale, But Double Dead Guy? More towards a Bitters or just heavy on the ABV without the start and finish?


    Help me here..Rogue "chocolate" Stout?:confused:
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  • Hillbilly61
    Hillbilly61 Posts: 702
    edited April 2009
    lightman1 wrote: »
    Rouge Stout. Room temp. It's not a stout made for guzzlin' down, but a nice pint to have long discussions over until the euphoria sets in.....

    That's the thing about truely good beer. It will taste as good, if not better, at room temperature, as it does chilled. I discovered that when I used to homebrew. A really good stout at room temperature can be better when at room temperature. Subtle flavors release that are locked up when it's cooled.

    Maybe time to go crack a warm Black and Tan to wash away the nasty Sam Adams Hefeweizen after taste that will not go away. (finished it a half hour ago...).
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited April 2009
    Talk about a nasty aftertaste. French brewed Stella-Artois off the tap in a short glass. Clorox won't kill the taste.

    Be aware Budweiser fans!!!!!!
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,987
    edited April 2009
    Pauly wrote: »
    Not a big dark guy meself but if you like those you wouldn't be a beer drinker if you haven't had a Samuel Smiths Nut Brown Ale.
    Amen Pauly. Amen.

    You haven't tried beer until you have had a nut brown ale by Sammy S..
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  • lunazul
    lunazul Posts: 781
    edited April 2009
    Hillbilly61 wrote: »
    I'm a big fan of hefeweizens (wheat beer)

    I think Paulaner has one of the best Hefeweizen. Stay away from the Pyramid and Shiner as they do not even come close to the real thing.
    If these were the first someone would try, they would most likely steer people away from ever trying a Hefeweizen again.
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited April 2009
    lunazul wrote: »
    I think Paulaner has one of the best Hefeweizen. Stay away from the Pyramid and Shiner as they do not even come close to the real thing.
    If these were the first someone would try, they would most likely steer people away from ever trying a Hefeweizen again.

    Thats my Fav beer. Paulaner

    Also Good ones are Hoegaarden, Franziskaner and Tucher Helles

    Great all season beers but even better in the Spring and Summer

    Making me thirsty

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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited April 2009
    If you like Porters (it was George Washington's favorite), then Fuller's London Porter is a well structured and balanced one with full flavor that is not over the top.

    And +1 for the Samuel S. Nut Brown....mmmmmmm.....

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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,032
    edited April 2009
    Started my beer drinking days in England where pubs served beer at room temp. Actually took a little getting used to a chilled beer after that! Hardly ever touch the stuff in the winter(that's my brandy season) but a nice tall glass goes down well while watching the grass grow from our deck!
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  • Hillbilly61
    Hillbilly61 Posts: 702
    edited April 2009
    Erik Tracy wrote: »
    If you like Porters (it was George Washington's favorite), then Fuller's London Porter is a well structured and balanced one with full flavor that is not over the top.

    And +1 for the Samuel S. Nut Brown....mmmmmmm.....

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    Fuller is good. Very good! The same +1 for Samuel S. I forgot to endorse it earlier. If you like either, you will find John Courage to be as pleasing (if you can find it).
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  • Hillbilly61
    Hillbilly61 Posts: 702
    edited April 2009
    muncybob wrote: »
    Started my beer drinking days in England where pubs served beer at room temp. Actually ...

    Interesting observation. I like good beer and have spent time in England and Germany sampling (not the reason I went to either country, but since there, what the hey). Germany has the deserved reputation for its good beer. I think England has better beer and more variety too. Most of the brands mentioned so far in this thread are English beers that are top fermented. :)
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited April 2009
    I haven't had a Smithwicks Brown since I left Ireland. Can you get around here?
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