Long Shot from Sam Adams?

**Maxim** · February 1st, 2007, 06:34 PM

Anyone had any of the Long Shots from Sam Adams? I guess it's ales and lagers that were created by homebrewers that participated in a SA homebrew contest. I've got a bottle of each of the following:

Boysenberry Wheat
Dortmunder Export
Old Ale

All created by someone different. I'll be trying them tomorrow, and I'll try to write up a little about them if I remember.

**Maxim** · February 2nd, 2007, 09:30 PM

Update-

Sam Adams Boysenberry Wheat

Has a light fruity aroma, with hints of citrus. *Not familiar with boysenberries, so it may just be that.* Looks the part of a wheat ale, with a light caramel/orange hue and a small head that diminishes quickly. Has a nice airy and carbonated feel, but the carbonation is certainly not overbearing which *IMO* compliments the flavor nicely. Light and fruity at first, with floury undertones. The aftertaste is somewhat darker with a hint of something I can't quite pick out.

Overall, not a bad beer. Not that strong in taste or in content at 5.35%, but if you're a fan of wheat beers and/or fruit beers it is definitely worth a try in my opinion. I really liked it. Great for a warm summer day.

I'm pretty rusty at describing beers... so go easy on me.

Edit to my update: Just about finished with this beer. After about half the glass, the beer starts to taste pretty sweet. I found it kind of hard to finish this.