Samuel Adams Whitewater IPA

Samuel Adams Whitewater IPA: I’m almost embarrassed to admit I’ve been ignoring this on the shelves simply because it said IPA. So I grabbed one out of the six-pack (what kind of beer reviewer can I be if I neglect a brew because they don’t suit my palate?), and when I got home and read the bottle more fully, I was pleasantly surprised. Though it refers to intense pine & citrus flavors from the hops they use, they added a touch of apricot and spice to balance it out. The end result? Not at all bad though it still packed a bitter bite at the end. The lack of nuttiness I love was replaced by heady apricot sweetness, making the one I had enjoyable.