Sam Adams Mighty Oak

We really hit the jackpot with this Spring's variety pack from Sam Adams: three brand new styles (two of which I've previously reviewed). I was a little puzzled at what this was going to be like, as the label didn't give much information. After tasting it, I'd rate it a cross between a red and an amber in hue and a light Irish red in taste. The initial tastes are a subtle vanilla and caramel, as well as something I can't quite put my finger on, which must be the oak. Sweet maltiness, not quite balanced by the hops. Hard to figure out what they're trying to do with it, but consumed icy cold, it's still pretty darn good!