BOSTON -- Samuel Adams added two new beers to its seasonal lineup this winter: Samuel Adams Hopscape and Fresh as Helles.
Here's a closer look at both and their package-size options ...
Available in January and February, Hopscape is best enjoyed during cold, brisk temperatures with its citrus and piney hop flavors, the brewer said.
The first new Sam Adams brew for 2017, Hopscape is brewed with four varieties of West Coast hops that add pine and grapefruit notes to the deep golden wheat ale. Chinook, Citra, Centennial and Zeus hops impart citrusy, dank resin and grapefruit rind aromas that lead into a balanced flavor of bright citrus and piney hop character. White wheat and a two-row pale malt blend add a crisp, light sweetness, and the beer finishes with a slightly lingering bitterness.
The honey malt aroma and orange blossom notes of Fresh as Helles pair well with early spring weather; thus, it will be available in March and April.
Fresh as Helles is a light amber, medium-bodied helles brewed with Mandarina hops and orange blossom petals. Soft citrus notes of orange blossom add a bright accent to the slightly sweet honey malt notes, leading to a round, smooth finish.
“At the start of 1988 we introduced our first-ever seasonal beer, Samuel Adams Double Bock, a traditional spring beer originally brewed by German monks,” said Jim Koch, Samuel Adams founder and brewer. “While we pioneered rotating beers for the season, this season’s beers have changed more times than we can count. The variety in the weather during this time of year begs brewers and drinkers to explore flavors that match the ever-changing season.”
Both brews will be available in six-packs for a suggested retail price of $7.99-$9.99, 12-packs (bottles and cans) for an SRP of $14.99-$17.99, 16-ounce single-serve cans for an SRP of $1.99-$2.49, and on draft. From January through April, both beers will also be available in the Samuel Adams Spring Variety 12-Pack for an SRP of $14.99-$17.99 and 24-packs for a SRP of $22.99-$24.99.
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