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Tasting Notes and Review of Samuel Adams Longshot Old Ale

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The Bottom Line

This is my kind of beer. It is based on Don Oliver's homebrew recipe which won the 2006 Longshot Competition.

Pros

  • Rich
  • Full flavor
  • Complex

Cons

  • Could stand some aging

Description

  • Ready for aging, buy a few extra to put away.
  • 10.6% ABV
  • Available as part of the Samuel Adams Longshot mixpack

Guide Review - Tasting Notes and Review of Samuel Adams Longshot Old Ale

This old ale pours with a thick, dense caramel colored head. It is clear with a deep amber color. Its aroma jumps up from the glass with strong, sweet notes of toffee and roasted nuts. The mouthfeel is very silky with a warming alcohol presence. Its deep, complex flavor carries notes of caramel and toffee. The flavor and complexity lingers long in the mouth. Excellent.
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