Samuel Adams Nitro White Ale
The Boston Beer Company
Story by:
Chris Guest
American Wheat Beer
Year-Round
Massachusetts
United States
Judges Ratings 80
Aroma: 21 / 24
Flavor: 29 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10
Overall Impression: 15 / 20
Description
Nitro beers are known for their captivating cascade and smooth creaminess. Yet, for many, nitro is solely linked to stout. We experimented with all sorts of styles and discovered that nitro truly can be the missing fifth beer ingredient. The first sip of our Nitro White Ale reveals a smooth velvety taste with a light wheat character and hints of orange while an undercurrent of peppery spice adds a bright finish to leave you wanting another sip.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 5.50%
IBUs: 15
Served at: ()
Hops: Citra
Malts: Two-Row Pale, White Wheat
Judges Review
By Michael McGuire
Judges Ratings 80
Aroma: 21 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 29 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 15 / 20 / 20
This beer poured clear and pale gold with a very thick white head, which was present throughout the taste (as expected of a beer with nitrogenation). The nose was relatively mild, featuring wheat malt primarily. The double-edged sword of serving lighter beer styles on nitrogen is in some ways the hallmark of this beer – the aromas and flavors (both good and bad) are subdued in favor of the creamy mouthfeel and distinctive head that nitrogenation provides. The flavors that do fight through the gas are mild wheat and hop bitterness, appropriate for the style but only blandly so. The net result is unimpressive, though this beer should appeal to drinkers who want a light, low-alcohol tipple on a warm day without resorting to American Light Lagers.
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