Sam Adams Honey Porter
First of all, no, we aren’t getting anything from Sam Adams. We just happened to have alot of it and some mix packs so we decided to write about it. But we do also tend to like alot of their beers.
Ok, now for the Honey Porter. I haven’t had many porters so I’ll admit I have somewhat bought into the stigma of porters being extremly heavy and somewhat harsh. Well, if that is true for most porters it doesn’t fit this one.
Sam Adam’s Honey Porter was smooth, rich, and well, good. I really enjoyed this one and it even reminds me a bit of our last review, Sam Adam’s Black Lager. It leaves a nice trailing honey flavor and dosen’t punch on the way down or after. It definatley has earned a place on my “would buy anytime” list.
I keep meaning to try these beers with different foods to add something to my reviews but alas this one was had solo.
-Rob
You can get this beer in six pack or mix pack at Tiger Town Kroger as well as a few other places around town.
Please let us know if you’ve enjoyed this one or if you know of anywhere you can get this on tap.
In fact, I just had one of those tonight. And while Sam Adams is definately above the mainstream, I feel they’ve been surpassed in recent years by more dedicated microbreweries who are brewing some fantastic stuff! These days Sam Adams can be considered the mainstream of microbreweries as it were, with styles that are crafted to appeal to more mainstream beer drinkers. But do try the Scotch Ale–available at Sam’s Club in a 24pk for a limited time.
As for a honey beer, try J.W. Dundee’s. Just as good, I feel, and far cheaper.