Beer of the Week: Samuel Adams American Light

Beer score: 5.6

Company: Samuel Adams
ABU: 4.2
IBU: 7

Samuel Adams Light has existed for decades, but apparently they've retired that beer and replaced it with this one.

It pours a pale golden color, almost clear, while giving off slight smells of wheat and grass.

The head foams up rather large, but I have to say, for a light beer there doesn't seem to be a ton of carbonation in the drinking of this one, an unusual trait for most light beers.

Goes down smooth with some light bitterness and a little sweetness. I think I tasted I touch of clover, maybe. Other than that, there are more of those wheaty and grassy flavorings.

Not an exceptional beer, but nothing awful. In truth, when I want a light beer, I'd grab this one before most others.