Samuel Adams Apple Spice Ale: what it is and where to ask

CBC Liquors at 142 Littleton Rd in Westford is where you can ask for Redd's apple ale: the team at the counter can tell you what is on the shelf for apple beers and ciders. Samuel Adams Apple Spice Ale is a separate beer, an autumn-style ale brewed with apple and warming spice character, and this page covers both searches.

Where can you ask for Redd's apple ale in Westford?

Ask at CBC Liquors, 142 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA 01886. The store is open Sunday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday to Thursday 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Seasonal and flavored beers move on and off the shelf, so a question at the counter will tell you more than a guess will. You can also search the shop's beer section on the website before you come in.

CBC Liquors is rated 4.7 out of 5 from more than 300 Google reviews, and the team is happy to point you to something close if the exact bottle you want is not there.

What is Redd's apple ale, and is it the same as Samuel Adams Apple Spice Ale?

No, they are two different beers from two different brewers. Redd's Apple Ale is a fruit-flavored ale where apple is the main note. Samuel Adams Apple Spice Ale is a seasonal-style ale from Samuel Adams that adds spice to the apple.

Both sit in the space between a regular beer and a cider. Each has some malt body from the beer base and a bright apple note on top.

If you came looking for one and want to compare, the sections below show where to find apple flavor on the CBC Liquors shelves.

What is Samuel Adams Apple Spice Ale?

Samuel Adams Apple Spice Ale is an autumn-style beer brewed with apple and warming spice character. The idea is a beer base with apple flavor and the kind of spices you would expect in an apple dessert, such as cinnamon and nutmeg.

Beers like this are usually aimed at fall and the holidays. They sit between a regular ale and a cider, with malt body from the beer and a fruit note on top.

For exact ingredients and strength, check the label on the bottle or can in your hand. Seasonal beers change from year to year, so the details can shift.

Does CBC Liquors have Samuel Adams Apple Spice Ale?

Search the site or ask at the counter at 142 Littleton Rd in Westford. Stock moves, so a person at the counter can tell you what is on the shelf the day you ask.

Seasonal beers come and go, which is why asking beats guessing. If you are planning a party or a holiday gathering, ask a few days ahead so you are not hunting on the day.

The shop carries more than 4,600 products from more than 1,800 brands, so if one bottle is not there, there is often something close. The Samuel Adams brand page shows what the shop has from the maker, and the Sam Adams page lists more under that name.

Which Samuel Adams beers can you look at instead?

Several Samuel Adams beers are listed on the CBC Liquors site. If you like the Sam Adams name and want something to pour for guests, start here.

Samuel Adams Crochets Pale Ale and Samuel Adams Derrick White Ale suit people who want something a little more flavorful than a standard lager.

For more variety, look at Samuel Adams Julian Edel Brau, Samuel Adams Big Z and Samuel Adams Our City Our Beer.

For a fall pour, Samuel Adams OKTOBERFEST BOTTLES is also listed.

What can you buy if you want apple and spice flavor?

If the appeal is apple and cinnamon, cider is the natural place to look. Cider is made from apples without a beer base, so it gives you the apple directly, and it can be served cold or warm at fall gatherings.

If you would rather stay with beer, the dark beer section has richer, maltier styles that go well with cooler weather. A stout has roasted, caramel notes that sit well beside spiced desserts.

The seasonal beer section is the place to see fall releases. When you are buying for a mixed group, the easy drinking beer section gives you milder styles to choose from.

How do you serve and pair an apple spice ale?

Serve it cold but not ice-cold. A little warmth lets the spice come through, and a standard pint glass works well.

It pairs naturally with roast pork, sharp cheddar, turkey and apple or pumpkin desserts. Because it has fruit and spice, it also works as a lighter alternative to heavier holiday beers.

Is it a cider? No. It is an ale brewed with apple and spice character, while cider is made from apples without a beer base.

Can you pick up or get delivery from CBC Liquors in Westford?

CBC Liquors offers pickup, delivery and shipping besides walking in. Pickup hours match store hours: Sunday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday to Thursday 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Delivery runs Sunday 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Monday to Thursday 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM, and Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM. See the delivery areas page for where the shop goes, including Chelmsford, Acton and Littleton.

For shipping details, read the shipping policy. The party planner page can help you work out what to buy for a gathering, and the kegs page takes keg and special order requests for larger events.