Oct 11, 2004

Our Tastes-- Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat

This is another great session beer by Jim Koch in his BrewMaster's Series. Its made with a great blend of Michigan cherries (used twice, once during the mash and again at finishing), a little honey, malted wheat and Noble hops. Color is a cloudy light brown to red. It first started as a seasonal beer in 1995 and the following became large enough to allow it to be a mainstream beer.
Some characteristics: 180 cal., 5.4%ABV, Tettnang Tettnanger Noble Hops with a top-fermenting yeast