Beer Review: Samuel Adams Blackberry Witbier

Overall (7.0/10) - Samuel Adams Blackberry Witbier is a widely available and delicious beer. It has an almost cotton candy smell, sweet notes, and a blackberry aftertaste. It is highly drinkable, not too heavy, and doesn't take much to "develop a taste" for it. Blackberry Witbier is great for people who enjoy sweeter, less bitter, beers with a fruity finish.

Appearance (1.25/2.0) - A deep orange color that is just barely transparent. There are visible carbonation bubbles and no head.

Smell (1.8/2.0) - Samuel Adams Blackberry Witbier excels when it comes to smell. There is a slightly sweet smell that is highly aromatic, but not overpowering. It has a smell that is a cross between a blackberry muffin, cotton candy, and beer. The smell compliments the taste and really adds to the beer drinking experience.

Taste (2.85/4.0) - Blackberry Witbier is easy to enjoy and doesn't require a well developed beer drinkers pallet to enjoy. The taste is quite naturally excellent. The beer has a mildly bitter front end followed by a sweet blackberry finish that hangs around for a while.

Mouth Feel (1.1/2.0) - A medium body and medium carbonation. The fizz is not overwhelming, but apparent.

Pairing - Since the beer has a fresh and fruity taste it would go with a variety of food options. Including steak or fish. An ideal meal would be a lean steak (sirloin) cooked medium with a loaded baked potato with all the toppings.