Blackberry Witbier by Sam Adams
Sam Adams Blackberry Witbier
A friend recommended I try Sam Adams’ Blackberry Witbier, a wheat beer with blackberry tones. I’m a bit cautious on Sam Adams’ newer varieties, but the recommendation came from a trusted source.
It’s got a great head, a nice cloudiness, and and a great light aroma. The wheat-part was yummy, but the blackberry flavor was a bit strong for my tastes. It left a kinda strange aftertaste in the back of my throat, but not until a few seconds after swallowing. The aftertaste hung around for a bit, too. But as it warmed, the aftertaste chilled out a bit.
Overall, I think I’d prefer their Cherry Wheat variety over this one; the cherry flavor doesn’t overload the wheat tastes. I would drink it again, though, and it’s definitely a great day beer, especially on a nice spring day like today was.
Jim Jamesson
April 30, 2009 at 3:04 pm
For me, this beer was extremely tasty. The blackberry aftertaste actually made me want to continue drinking. One of the best indicators to increasing your BPH.
steve
April 30, 2009 at 3:08 pm
BPH?
Jim Jamesson
April 30, 2009 at 3:09 pm
BEERS PER HOUR. My current BPH is around 2 on a normal day, 2.8 when I’m jacked on Mountain Dew. Although I think my bph back in the day was much more impressive. The joys of becoming an old man…. sigh.