Sam Adams Triple Bock

cobra03 · 01-14-2011, 07:59 PM

I found several bottles of this at the local beer store and i figured for $6 it was worth a try. As best i can tell this has not been made since 1997 so it has been aging for at least 14 years. I have heard both good and bad about this beer so i figured i try it for myself. The Bottle it self is pretty sharp, its a deep blue with gold lettering. The bottle is corked. The cork broke in half immediately upon trying to open it. Once opened i am hit with a strong smell of what i can best describe as burnt chocolate. The beer pours thick and viscous sticking to the side of the glass with no head . it is a dark brown almost black resembling dark cuban coffee. Upon my first sip im am greeted by a sweet flavor that reminds me of chocolate covered cherries, the kind with the sweet syrup inside but someone burnt the crap out of the chocolate. The 17% alcohol is very evident and i get the burn just following the sweet flavor. After the burning im left with a bitter lingering after taste. The flavors are strong and sit heavy on the palate. im not sure if i like it or not. The flavor is very different. im still sipping on it which is about all you can do. This is more of a liquor than a beer and cant be knocked back in a hurry. The more i drink it the more i like it but im still not sure if i would buy it again even at $6. With that said it is worth a try if for nothing else just to say you had it

jesseboston81 · 01-14-2011, 08:25 PM

That sounds like a really nice find! Wish I could find some around here!

MikeyC · 01-14-2011, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jesseboston81

That sounds like a really nice find! Wish I could find some around here!

I've seen it in Boston area liquor stores recently. Make some calls. I'm sure you'll find some. Personally, I'm not a big fan of TB.

cobra03 · 01-15-2011, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jesseboston81

That sounds like a really nice find! Wish I could find some around here!

If you cant find anything let me know i might be able to set you up with a bottle from here.

76GTFan · 01-14-2011, 10:32 PM

I enjoyed it but can't put it as a beer. More like an unrefined port.

kaisersozei · 01-15-2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 76GTFan

I enjoyed it but can't put it as a beer. More like an unrefined port.

Yep, that's a pretty good description. A thick, unrefined port!

Glad you had a chance to try one, Scott! I posted a pic in the other thread--my last remaining bottle is from 1995.

boom · 01-14-2011, 11:20 PM

nice score

01-14-2011, 07:59 PM	#1
cobra03 Adult Babysitter Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: Hamburg, NY Posts: 1,880 Trading: (15)	Sam Adams Triple Bock I found several bottles of this at the local beer store and i figured for $6 it was worth a try. As best i can tell this has not been made since 1997 so it has been aging for at least 14 years. I have heard both good and bad about this beer so i figured i try it for myself. The Bottle it self is pretty sharp, its a deep blue with gold lettering. The bottle is corked. The cork broke in half immediately upon trying to open it. Once opened i am hit with a strong smell of what i can best describe as burnt chocolate. The beer pours thick and viscous sticking to the side of the glass with no head . it is a dark brown almost black resembling dark cuban coffee. Upon my first sip im am greeted by a sweet flavor that reminds me of chocolate covered cherries, the kind with the sweet syrup inside but someone burnt the crap out of the chocolate. The 17% alcohol is very evident and i get the burn just following the sweet flavor. After the burning im left with a bitter lingering after taste. The flavors are strong and sit heavy on the palate. im not sure if i like it or not. The flavor is very different. im still sipping on it which is about all you can do. This is more of a liquor than a beer and cant be knocked back in a hurry. The more i drink it the more i like it but im still not sure if i would buy it again even at $6. With that said it is worth a try if for nothing else just to say you had it __________________ "I'm feelin' low, Apu. You got any of that beer that has candy floating in it, you know Skittlebrau?https://www.facebook.com/thebuffalobeerleague

01-14-2011, 08:25 PM	#2
jesseboston81 CC Simple PIF Promoter Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Jesse Location: Londonderry, NH Posts: 2,231 Trading: (41)	Re: Sam Adams Triple Bock That sounds like a really nice find! Wish I could find some around here! __________________ Come play in the CC Simple PIF!

01-14-2011, 10:32 PM	#5
76GTFan Full Blown Section 8 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 503 Trading: (9)	Re: Sam Adams Triple Bock I enjoyed it but can't put it as a beer. More like an unrefined port.

01-14-2011, 11:20 PM	#7
boom Central Cali Cigar Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Troy Location: Cen Cal Posts: 1,659 Trading: (107)	Re: Sam Adams Triple Bock nice score