Samuel Adams - Winter Lager

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Winter beers are still produced the way they were in medieval Europe: using more malt per liter to push up the potency of the beer, and to warm a beer drinker's heart on long winter nights.Samuel Adams Winter Lager is a dark wheat bock.  Bock beers are traditionally strong dark lagers originating in the town of Einbeck Germany.  The name origins of the name bock for this style of beer is much debated.  Meaning “billy goat” in German, some claim its association comes from the time of year in which the beers were brewed during the astrological sign of Capricorn.  Others claim that bock references the is linked to the name of the town of Einbeck / Einbock.  Bocks are known for their rich malt character and low bitterness.  High in food energy and nutrients, these beers were traditionally brewed by monks during fasting on holidays such as Christmas and Lent. These stronger brews are thus closely associated with the holidays.

Flavor: Robust, malty, and spicy with a slight sweetness to the mild-palate.  Noble hops complete the beer with a floral and citrus note that compliments the spices.

Color: Deep ruby brown, 25 SRM

Original Gravity: 14.3° Plato

Alcohol by Vol/Wt: 5.6%ABV – 4.4% ABW

Calories/12 oz.: 193

IBUs: 22

Malt Varieties: Samuel Adams two-row pale malt blend, Caramel 60, malted wheat, Carafa, and Munich 10

Hop Variety: Hallertau Mittelfrueh Noble hops
Special Ingredients: Orange peel, ginger, and cinnamon

Yeast Strain: Samuel Adams lager yeast

Availability: Seasonal (Nov. - Jan.)

First Brewed: 1989