This is the flagship of the Sam Adams lineup. Not always my personal first choice, but a great beer and glad that Samuel Adams has persevered against the big brewing corporations. One the best example of American craft brews. I don't think I can add to all the awards and reviews out there other than to agree. I was amazed to find out that this was the first American Beer to pass the Reinheisgebot German Purity Law of 1516.