So, back on budget. Saw the Michelob ale variety 24 pack at Sams Club for $20 and picked it up. It contains a 6-pack each of the Pale ale, Porter, and two beers that are only available in the tasting pack, Bavarian Wheat and Rye-PA. Plus a cool little tasting mat with all of the specifics of the beers.
The Pale ale was excellent as always.
The Porter is great for the past few cold, rainy Indiana days. It tastes more like a stout, which makes sense since it is actually hopped with Willamette and Saaz (a personal fav) hops. It goes down smooth, and doesn't sit too heavy. I almost prefer it to Guinness...almost. About half the price though, so theres a win. It doesn't make any sense that it is a hopped porter that says "All Malt Porter" on the label, but I won't complain.
Rye-PA: I want to kill whichever Michelob bean counter who decided not to make this beer available in 6-packs. This beer is exceptional. Michelob advertises it as an IPA that is balanced with the spiciness of Rye malt...and they are right on. IBU is 50, so a little light for IPA, but the highest I've seen in a macro to date. The balance is exceptional, and different. It isn't just their pale ale with an extra dose of hops, this beer is truly unique.
Bavarian Wheat: Yeah, that bean counter I mentioned? I really hate him. This beer is almost as good as Hoegaarden as far as belgian whites go. Very light, citrussy delicious beer. 13 on the IBU, so just enough there to make it not an alcopop. Beautiful cloudy gold color with a light and fluffy head and thick lacing.
Michelob is on a role.
-James
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