sam adams – Drink a Beer and Play a Game https://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com Fri, 01 Oct 2021 01:29:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.7 Sam Adams Octoberfest Beer Review https://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/sam-adams-octoberfest-beer-review/ Fri, 01 Oct 2021 01:28:56 +0000 https://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/?p=3499

The second entry this month from Sam Adams, we have their classic Octoberfest. Interesting that this is one of the few beers to spell Oktoberfest with a C. But I digress, this is the staple for fall beers from Sam Adams, so lets see how it stacks up. I have only had a few beers from this brewery so I am excited to see how this one turns out. Coming directly from their site.

“In 1810, the Oktoberfest tradition was born when Munich celebrated the Crown Prince’s wedding with a special beer and 16-day party. Our version of this classic style blends hearty malts for a deep, smooth flavor of caramel, creating a brew that’s perfect for the season, or whatever you’re celebrating. Smooth with a roasty sweetness, and light hop character..”

Appearance: Just like the FestBier from Sam Adams this can is very dominant in one color and that is orange. With there pumpkin beer following its a bit on the lazy side. Still, the can stands out, even if it is a bit simple.

Aroma: The aroma faint but what I do detect is burnt toast, caramel and malts.

Taste: The taste is spicy and sweet. Mostly malts and biscuit with the hop finish balancing it out nicely.

Experience: This is a very light Marzen with a dry and bitter finish. It is easy to drink and does not sit heavy at all, so you can go through 3-4 with no problem.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Streets of Rage of 3. This is the black sheep of the franchise so it needs a good beer to pair with its difficulty. Just don’t drink too many as you will need all of your whits to try and survive.

]]> Sam Adams FestBier Beer Review https://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/sam-adams-festbier-beer-review/ Wed, 29 Sep 2021 03:18:55 +0000 https://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/?p=3433

The next beer we are looking at isn’t technically a Marzen. We are checking out the Sam Adams FestBier. This is a Festbier / Wiesnbier. Sam Adams does have an Oktoberfest beer, which we will get to later. So let’s see if what the FestBier is all about. Coming directly from their site.

“Malty w/soft sweetness, like a biscuit spread with honey.
A lighter lager with a higher ABV for bigger celebrations”.

Appearance: The baby blue is an interesting choice as it stands out for a beer can. However, this only comes in a variety pack, at least to my knowledge.

Aroma: The aroma is odd because it almost smells like stale bread and that’s when you get an aroma because it is super light.

Taste: The taste is very light with a slight sweetness almost like corn. There are some malt notes but I get no hop flavors at all.

Experience: Since this is only 5.1% I knew this would be a light beer, but the mouthfeel is incredibly thin. So you will be able to get through 4-5 of these bad boys, but only having one bottle is a bit of a disappointment.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Abzu. This is a chill under water game that lets you explore while trying to avoid sharks and other enemies. The FestBier can be easily drank for a few hours while you swim around and discover new areas.

]]> The Power Hour Podcast – Episode 45 https://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/podcast/the-power-hour-podcast-episode-45/ https://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/podcast/the-power-hour-podcast-episode-45/#respond Wed, 22 May 2019 15:11:08 +0000 http://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1439

  • Welcome to The Power Hour Podcast Episode 45. In this episode Brian and Jim discuss the following.

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