Samuel Adams Winter Lager

The first thing one notices about a Samuel Adams® Winter Lager is the deep ruby color. Then comes the magical aroma which promises something special on the tongue. The cinnamon, ginger, and hint of citrus from the orange peel blend with the roasty sweetness of the malts to deliver a warming, spicy flavor. On the palate Samuel Adams Winter Lager is rich and full bodied, robust and warming, a wonderful way to enjoy the cold evenings that come with the season. Compliment the ginger and spice of Thai food and help subdue the heat with a malty and spicy Winter Lager. First brewed in 1989, Samuel Adams Winter Lager was one of our first seasonal offerings honoring the tradition of seasonal brews. To put our own twist on the classic bock style, we created a dark wheat bock brewed with holiday spices of ginger, cinnamon and orange peel. For each of these spices we search around the world to find the specific variety that offers the perfect complement to the beer. For Samuel Adams Winter Lager, we tried dozens of cinnamons and came to a blend of cinnamons grown in Southeast Asia. Unlike the more common varieties of cinnamon, the blend contains Indonesian and Vietnamese cinnamon. The Vietnamese cinnamon is prized for its intense and complex pronounced spice taste. The spices for Samuel Adams Winter Lager are fresh ground just before brewing adding character and depth to the generous quantities of malted wheat. Flavor: Robust, malty, and spicy with a slight sweetness to the mild-palate.  Noble hops complete the beer with a floral and citrus note that compliments the spices. Color: Deep ruby to brown Original Gravity: 14.3° Plato