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.