I have not tried this. I did try their American Ale.
I mean, technology-wise, AB should be able to consistantly brew an excellent beer. They just have terrible recipes, IMO.
When I heard the description of the American Ale, I figured it sounded good (they even dry hopped it). But, when I got it, I was disappointed. I couldn't give the stuff away either. No one wanted it.
I think AB is in a bind trying to branch out with new beer styles. They put out a new style, but try to not get too bold with it because they want to try and pull in two audiences:
(1) introduce something new to their core customers
(2) attract some of the folks who like craft beer and don't buy AB products.
Unfortunately, the fact the recipe is toned down to not scare group (1) makes it unappealing to group (2), and group (1) is STILL not going to like it because it is not a watery lager.
They end up brewing to target two crowds and they miss both of them.