Sam Adams Old Friend
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Posted 28 May 2009 - 09:43 PM
#2
Posted 29 May 2009 - 06:09 AM
#3
Posted 29 May 2009 - 07:28 AM
Yeah, if you have it handy I'd give it a try for my first lager. That way I have a comparison when it is all done to see how I did.At my weekly bowling league, the beer selection is a little small. One guy who bowls with me likes Dos Equis Amber Lager so we'll hammer buckets of those. But occasionally I will head off the path and hit Sam Adams Boston Lager and I agree that it's outstanding. It seems weird that homebrewers would gush over this beer, but it's really nice all the way around. I know for sure that Wyeast 2206 Bavarian would be the yeast... I recognize it. The label also says that they use Hallertau Mittelfruh as the finishing hops which seems reasonable. I think I have a recipe in a book someplace if you want it. The "heavy" and malty taste you're getting is from that 2206 yeast and I wouldn't attempt the beer without that yeast. I think you'd be pleasantly surprised if you tried to make this beer. There's also a MAKING LAGERS page on my site that has a few do's and don'ts about lagers... link below. Cheers.
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Posted 29 May 2009 - 07:42 AM
#5
Posted 30 May 2009 - 04:12 PM
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Posted 30 May 2009 - 05:31 PM
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Posted 30 May 2009 - 09:20 PM
#8
Posted 30 May 2009 - 11:37 PM
The applebees and chilis have it on draft here. I know what you mean, I think snpa is a lot better from tap too - way better actually.SABL - it ain't what it once was, that's for sure! I've found that I can only tolerate it in bottles any more, but it's still a great product if you can find it on draft.
#9
Posted 31 May 2009 - 06:59 AM
I find it a little too sweet but then again it's not entirely traditional. I really like the big German brewery O'Fests.Boston lager is Ok alright. Yesterday I picked up a 6 er of SA Octoberfest. Haven't had a chance to try it yet asI'm on call for a week and can't drink. look out next weekend.
#10
Posted 31 May 2009 - 04:29 PM
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