Samuel Smith's - Organic Lager

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Samuel Smith's Organic Lager
The Old Brewery at Tadcaster
Yorkshire, England
Est. 1758
www.samuelsmithsbrewery.co.uk


Brain Damage Quotient = 5.0 % ABV
Fluid Oz. = 12.0 


Postmortem Brew Review
Clear gold color.
Toasted bread, yeast malt and grassy hops aroma.
White fluffy head. Two fingers high and leaves spotty lacing.
Toasted malt sweetness with same grassy hops taste noted in aromas.
Above average carbonation.
Light bodied mouth feel. Very easy to drink.


Grim Reaper's Eulogy
Another very nice beer from Samuel Smith's stable and listed organic, to boot. The Reaper always says, "good things come from the earth." The way it drinks and tastes, you could almost mistake it for a pale ale.  This beer is decent as far as lager's go and it's worth a try.

Dig some up.

Samuel Smith's Imperial Stout

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Samuel Smith's Imperial Stout
The Old Brewery at Tadcaster
Yorkshire, England
Est. 1758
www.samuelsmithsbrewery.co.uk


Brain Damage Quotient = 7.0 % ABV
Fluid Oz. = 12.0 


Postmortem Brew Review
Dark brown color; solid.
Roasted grains of malt in the full and pungent aroma.
Bubbly tan/caramel head that lasts to the bottom of glass.
Huge three fingered head even upon slow pour.
Roasted malt taste, coffee-like, that gives way to some sweeter flavors of caramel hints of chocolate.
Abundant amount of carbonation.
Full bodied mouth feel. Smooth, creamy and delicious 


Grim Reaper's Eulogy
Do these guys know how to make beer! Thus far, every ale sampled by Samuel Smith has been a treat. I am impressed by the balance of ingredients. They adhere to the style formats well, and do not attempt to go far over the top. Just solid and enjoyable ales.


This Imperial Stout was no exception. The roasty grains of malt come right up to border line of a burnt, or espresso taste. Those stinging notes are not a displeasure, as they are subdued under richer malt sweetness in the backbone. The head rises immediately while pouring and it's all you can do to reign it in the glass.


Fun to pour and fun to drink. It's like getting a show with your beer!

Samuel Smith's Taddy Porter

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Samuel Smith's Taddy Porter
The Old Brewery at Tadcaster
Yorkshire, England
Est. 1758
www.samuelsmithsbrewery.co.uk

Brain Damage Quotient = 5.0 % ABV
Fluid Oz. = 12.0 

Postmortem Brew Review
Dark brown color; solid.
Malty chocolate roasted pungent aroma.
Foamy tan head that lasts to the bottom of glass.
Chocolaty taste with loads of malt flavor.
Medium carbonation
Medium bodied mouth feel. Smooth and delicious 

Grim Reaper's Eulogy
There is no doubt that Samuel Smith's is one of the top brewers from England. "Taddy" did not disappoint one drop.

On this Father's Day, I wished to pay honors to fathers, past and present. And presently, I drank this one in honor of my "English" roots for my grandfather on my dad's side of the family. He would have likely approved of this selection.

This was my starter for my Father's Day tribute, and I wish it had been the dessert.  It is rich and roasty.  There are wonderful flavors of chocolate and even toffee in the background.

Tip one of these in honor of your dad.

Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout

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Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout
The Old Brewery at Tadcaster
Yorkshire, England
Est. 1758
www.samuelsmithsbrewery.co.uk

Brain Damage Quotient = 5.0 % ABV
Fluid Oz. = 12.0 

Postmortem Brew Review
Dark walnut brown color.
Nutty, malted barley with a hazelnut aroma.
Nicely foaming head with clumps of foam and lacing.
Medium bodied mouth feel. 

Grim Reaper's Eulogy
The second Samuel Smith sampling and boy, another winner.  This is a deliciously smooth and rich stout.  The first oatmeal I've had the chance to try and will be a stranger to them no longer.  If you fancy yourself stouts and you are looking for something a little different, try this one.

In the previous Nut Brown Ale review it was stated, "Upon further research, Samuel Smith has many other brews in their arsenal, of which I plan to seek out. If they are half as good as this brown ale, it will be worth the search."   The Celebrated Oatmeal Stout is up to par. See if you don't agree, too.

Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale

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Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale
The Old Brewery at Tadcaster
Yorkshire, England
Est. 1758
www.samuelsmithsbrewery.co.uk

Brain Damage Quotient = 5.0 % ABV
Fluid Oz. = 12.0 

Postmortem Brew Review
Dark walnut brown color.
Nutty, malted barley with a hazelnut aroma.
Nicely foaming head with clumps of foam and lacing.
Medium bodied mouth feel. 

Grim Reaper's Eulogy
Wonderfully flavorful and thoroughly enjoyable! This has it all in a rare 'brown ale', (an old English brewing style.) I savored this beauty over a sumptuous fondue dinner, which it complimented with aplomb.

Upon further research, Samuel Smith has many other brews in their arsenal, of which I plan to seek out. If they are half as good as this brown ale, it will be worth the search.