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Samuel Adams Juniper IPA

Boston Beer Company
Boston, MA, United States of America


Vital Statistics

Release: Limited Rotating
ABV: 5.8%
Bitterness: 50 IBU
Color: 15 SRM

From the brewer

For this special release, we wanted to brew a flavorful winter IPA that captured the aroma of the season. This brought us to juniper berries, which add a slightly sweet, piney character. Complemented by citrus notes from American hops, this balanced IPA will brighten the holidays.

Average Scores

Overall: 46 (logged 4 times)
Bottle: 46 (logged 4 times)

Who's been drinking this

I'm not letting Tom pick my beer again. Juniper berries should only be used to brew gin.
Unexpected medicinal bitterness hits you right in the face but mellows out quickly into a strongly grain-flavored finish -- dank pine & grapefruit in the background the whole time.
Some funk to the smell. Sharp somewhat bitter edge but doesn't linger as it's replaced by a simply sweet maltiness.