As previously mentioned, I'm now a Masshole. I transplanted from NY at the end of '09 and moved up to Boston. So, in accordance with the "wicked" accent of the locals, the horrible driving and pedestrian etiquette, and the inane ability to turn everything into "Yankees Suck," I have begun to drink the local nectar commonly known to the laymen as Samuel Adams beeahs. However, this past friday night I had a head on collision with the newest take on their Seasonal Spring Ale, which took over for the White Ale. His name is Noble Pils, and he is indeed Noble. The taste was tremendous; very rich and robust. However, I think Sam is mixing some hallucinogens into the brewing process. The alcohol % is only 4.9%, which means something is going on behind the scenes to make it so powerful. On the neck of the bottle it reads:
“Samuel Adams Noble Pils is one of the only brews made with all five Noble hops from the world’s growing regions. Its bright flavor and lively, citrus hop character reminds us that the warm days of spring are just a few weeks away.”
Allow me to rephrase:
"Samuel Adams Noble Pils is one of the only legal brews made with all five Noble hops, 7 different types of Woodstock grade hallucinogens, 3 car tires, and a lemon, all from the world's hippy regions. Its bright flavor, ability to turn a charity event into a Grateful Dead concert, and citrus hip hop character reminds us that we shouldn't have had 6 of them on an empty stomach, and that spring isn't quite here yet."
I recommend this beer, definitely, however...eat something beforehand. Or, just wear a batting helmet, a la the below post recommending Full Moon as a beverage of choice. The two are actually very similar in comparison. Too many Noble Pils' and you're pretty much guaranteed to Full Moon the entire bar...cheers.
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