Samuel Adams

Commercial Brewery in Boston, Massachusetts, United States 🇺🇸
Owned by The Boston Beer Company
Associated with 4 Venues

Established in 1984

Contact
30 Germania St, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
+1(617) 368-5080
Description
Our passion for never settling, and brewing quality, flavorful beers started with our founder, Jim Koch. He brewed the first batch of Boston Lager in his kitchen – a recipe that belonged to his great great grandfather that he found in his father’s attic back in the early 1980’s. The Boston Beer Company has grown through the years to become the fourth largest brewery in the United States.

Initially, Koch rented excess capacity and brewed the beer at the Pittsburgh Brewing Company. As sales increased Koch developed other contract arrangements at various brewing facilities with excess capacity. To reduce reliance on contract brewing Cincinnati's Hudepohl-Schoenling brewery was purchased in early 1997).

In 2007, the Boston Beer Company purchased the former F. & M. Schaefer Brewing Company brewery in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania. By 2012, the Company was producing two-thirds of all its beer at the Breinigsville facility, and it has increased brewing capacity there. The Boston Beer Company also has a small R&D brewery located in Boston (Jamaica Plain), Massachusetts, where public tours and beer tastings are offered.
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Gripweed57

7
Gripweed57 (8744) reviewed Cold Brew from Samuel Adams 2 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7.5

12 ounce can. Jet black pour. Frothy tan head. Subtle aromas of dark malt, coffee and toasted nuts. Flavor is smooth and malty. Notes of dark coffee, vanilla and chocolate. Medium bodied. Nice flavor.

Tried from Can from Hamilton Super Buy-Rite on 20 Dec 2025 at 04:23

stevoj

8
stevoj (18327) ticked Utopias (2025) from Samuel Adams 2 months ago

Tried from Bottle on 14 Dec 2025 at 04:20

BeardedAvenger

6.9
BeardedAvenger (9068) reviewed Norse Legend from Samuel Adams 2 months ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

Bottle at CBJ Tasting. Opaque brown. No head. Aroma has a citrusy element. Flavourwise it has citrus and herbs and yeast. Light-medium bodied. Stick to creamy. Soft carbonation. Long dry slightly astringent finish. Nice.

Tried from Bottle on 12 Dec 2025 at 14:04

BeardedAvenger

7.1
BeardedAvenger (9068) reviewed Tetravis from Samuel Adams 2 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

Growler (?) at CBJ Tasting. Opaque dark toffee brown. Lacks head. Aroma has burnt caramel and fermented fruit. Flavourwise it has dark sweet fruit with a tangy edge. Spice. Light-medium bodied. Slick to oily. Soft-average carbonation. Long dry astringent finish.

Tried from Bottle on 12 Dec 2025 at 13:27

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Bitterbill

7.6
Bitterbill (4330) reviewed Winter White Ale from Samuel Adams 2 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Best by March 2026. Local purchase.

It pours a hazy orange gold with over a finger of foam, very good retention and lacing.

The smell is orange zest, nutmeg, sweet cinnamon, hint of coriander.

The taste is orange zest, cinnamon, light nutmeg, coriander, overall spicy and kind of sweet.

Good mouthfeel, I would drink this again. Very nice.

Tried from Can on 11 Dec 2025 at 22:38

Leighton

6.6
Leighton (34941) reviewed Norse Legend from Samuel Adams 2 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6.5

Tasty enough. Pleasant toasted bread, dried berries. Moderate oxidation. Sort of nondescript. Drinks alright.

Tried from Bottle at Craft Beer Junction on 10 Dec 2025 at 21:20

madmitch76

7.3
madmitch76 (40452) reviewed Norse Legend from Samuel Adams 2 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7.5

10th December 2025
Tasting at CBJ, thanks to Leighton. Just a light haze on this deep amber beer, small pale tan head. Airy palate, semi dry, decent fine carbonation. Light smooth malts. A light creamy sweetness. Plenty of smooth cranberry, mild Christmas spice. Light finish. Mild and drinkable Sahti.

Tried from Bottle on 10 Dec 2025 at 20:38

WingmanWillis

6.4
WingmanWillis (38284) ticked Norse Legend from Samuel Adams 2 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Tried from Bottle on 10 Dec 2025 at 20:36

madmitch76

7.3
madmitch76 (40452) reviewed Tetravis from Samuel Adams 2 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7.5

10th December 2025
Tasting at CBJ, thanks to Leighton for the panda. Clear brown beer, small bubbly tan head. Airy palate, semi dry, decent fine carbonation. Light caramel toffee malts, thin cream. Mellow ripe fruits. Light and semi dry finish. Pleasant if a tad dry.

Tried from Bottle on 10 Dec 2025 at 19:22

Theydon_Bois

6.6
Theydon_Bois (46224) reviewed Norse Legend from Samuel Adams 2 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

Bottle split at Craft Beer Junction, thanks to LKS, 10/12/2025.
Moderately hazed mahogany brown topped with a beige cap that thins to the edge.
Nose is brown bread, stewed fruits, herb, grains.
Taste comprises fruit slice, light oxidised notes, herb, fruit rinds.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, drying close.
Tired ... but not terrible.

Tried on 10 Dec 2025 at 00:00

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