Let me preface this by saying I love about 98 percent of the beers Sam Adams (also known as Boston Beer Company) makes, so it was highly doubtful I was going to dislike the company’s Blackberry Witbier.

It didn’t disappoint. Unlike a traditional witbier, which usually has a wheat and citrus flavor, this witbier also – SURPRISE!- combines the taste of blackberries, which makes it a little sweet, but not sickeningly so. There are also hints of orange.

This is a very drinkable, balanced brew that’s not too heavy. It has a very understated aftertaste and I found it to be very refreshing. Non-beer drinkers would probably enjoy this beer quite a bit.

The beer is 5.5 percent alcohol by volume and is available year-round, unlike some of the company’s seasonal brews.