Samuel Adams Black Lager: 15

Taste: 5 Finish: 5 Visual: 3 Aroma: 2
Total: 15

First, the color is not right. A Black lager should be, well, black. It is more of a deep brown and allows a bit of light to pass through. The head is nice a full and a dark cream color. There is almost no aroma to it at all. A bit of sweet malt. Overall, disappointing in presentation.

At the front is a nice sweet chocolate and toasted malt flavor. It is moderate and not overpowering. The mid is creamy. The back is again a bit of chocolate. It finishes relatively cleanly with just a hint of chocolate on the tongue.

It's a nice beer. But, is it a Black lager? No. I expect a Black lager to be strong, rich bitter chocolate. It should be bold. Samuel Adams Black Lager is more in line with a porter. So, peel the label off and you've got a decent beer. Just don't call it Black.