Thursday, August 1, 2013

Beer Review: Samuel Adams Dark Depths Baltic IPA



This is my first beer review and let me start by saying that I am no expert and I do not have a developed pallet.  I'm just an average guy who likes not so average things; beer included.  So today I picked up Samuel Adams' Dark Depths Baltic IPA.  This is a heavy beer clocking in at 7.6% alcohol and comes in a drinkable one pint six ounce size bottle.  On the first pour it was a really dark amber, almost black.  It had a nice brownish tan head on it that faded really quickly unfortunately.  I don't usually care for IPAs but I'm slowly growing a taste for them.  However I do like dark and malty beers so this appealed to my tastes.  I really like it!  It has a hoppy nose and finish but the overall flavor is malty and slightly nutty.  This is definitely a full flavor beer with lots of complex characteristics.  If you're looking for something out of the ordinary but still a safe bet this is a good one to pick up.  And at under $6 in my area it's fairly affordable.  Let's not skip over the amazing label!  I really like beer labels and have a fairly impressive collection that is taking up too much room in my house honestly.  Dark Depths has an intricate drawing of an old divers helmet with a Sea Serpent passing through it!  If I loved it enough it would be tattoo worthy, but I don't love it that much.  To be honest I haven't had a Sam Adams I don't like though and in my opinion they really can do no wrong.  The Sam Adams brewery is always spot on and always gives you a satisfying beer.  This is a good beer for anyone who likes Chocolate Stouts, Abby's, Nut Browns or Porters.  Four horns up!  /,,/  /,,/


 

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/,,/ Rawhead Rowan /,,/


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