Style

• Vienna/Märzen-influenced amber lager with noble hop balance.

Company

• The Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams).

Producer

• Boston Beer Company.

Brewery location

• Origin: Boston, Massachusetts, USA; core production across Boston, Cincinnati (Ohio), and Lehigh Valley (Pennsylvania) facilities.

ABV

• 5.0%.

IBU

• Approximately 30 (distinct yet balanced bitterness).

Expression

• Samuel Adams Boston Lager (flagship, “remastered” brew process update in recent years for smoother drinkability).

Ingredients

• Malted barley, hops, water, yeast. Noble hop focus: Hallertau Mittelfrüh and Tettnang, with a decoction mash to enhance malt complexity.

Description

• Deep golden-amber with a dense white head; layers of biscuit and light roast/caramel malt supported by floral, lightly spicy, citrus-tinged noble hops; medium body; crisp, clean lager finish.

Tasting notes

• Aroma: Biscuit and light caramel malt, floral-spicy noble hops, faint citrus-pine nuance.

• Palate: Caramel/toffee-tinged malt core, firm yet smooth 30-IBU bitterness, clean carbonation, crisp finish that invites another sip.

Sizes

• Common: 355 ml (12 oz) bottles/cans; 473–500 ml cans in select markets; draught widely available.

Awards

• Longstanding critical and consumer recognition as a craft-lager benchmark; specific medals vary by year and competition.

Price (India, indicative)

• • 355 ml price in New Delhi (DEL/GEN): ₹260–₹360

  • 500 ml price in New Delhi (DEL/GEN): ₹340–₹460

  • 355 ml price in Mumbai (MUM/GEN): ₹280–₹380

  • 500 ml price in Mumbai (MUM/GEN): ₹360–₹480

  • 355 ml price in Bengaluru (BLR/GEN): ₹260–₹360

  • 500 ml price in Bengaluru (BLR/GEN): ₹340–₹460

  • 355 ml price in Gurugram (GGN/GEN): ₹260–₹360

  • 500 ml price in Gurugram (GGN/GEN): ₹340–₹460

  • 355 ml price in Kolkata (CCU/GEN): ₹240–₹340

  • 500 ml price in Kolkata (CCU/GEN): ₹320–₹440

  • 355 ml price in Pune (PUN/GEN): ₹260–₹360

  • 500 ml price in Pune (PUN/GEN): ₹340–₹460

Note – Prices are indicative, not MRP. States set minimums; retailers may vary shelf prices based on taxes, logistics, and store strategy. Rates can change by outlet and over time.