i have to keep fizzy yellow beer on tap.

[fluketamer]

moosehead in a can - i take it back thats the best out of all the beers you have there. pour those light beers down the drain.

 

[Beekeeper]

Witness of all the goodness that has just arrived at my doorstep!

I wince at the shipping charge for half of that batch.

 

[Miraculix]

I have plans for tonight that includes me driving, so I won't be able to drink.


I am so much looking forward to trying the pbr... You cannot imagine.

 

[Miraculix]

It's so funny to read the ingredients on the labels. You can see the sticker on one of the moosehead cans. To be able to sell these in Germany, the shop had to relable the cans in German plus it needs to show all the ingredients.

No wonder these beers never sold in Germany on a major scale. If a German reads "glucose syrup" on a beer, that one is surely not going into the shopping basket my friends. We can have a talk about the corn and maybe even tolerate a bit of rice but as soon as there's something on it like glucose syrup, that's it.

 

[bwible]

It's so funny to read the ingredients on the labels. You can see the sticker on one of the moosehead cans. To be able to sell these in Germany, the shop had to relable the cans in German plus it needs to show all the ingredients.

No wonder these beers never sold in Germany on a major scale. If a German reads "glucose syrup" on a beer, that one is surely not going into the shopping basket my friends. We can have a talk about the corn and maybe even tolerate a bit of rice but as soon as there's something on it like glucose syrup, that's it.

Moosehead Light is made with malted barley, water, hops, yeast, and corn syrup. It does not contain glucose as a listed ingredient. The beer is also vegan-friendly, meaning it doesn't contain animal product

Could that be a mis-translation for corn syrup? Some brewerys use corn in the form of corn syrup.

 

[Snuffy]

I have plans for tonight that includes me driving, so I won't be able to drink.
I am so much looking forward to trying the pbr... You cannot imagine.

Looks like the perfect time to organize a blind taste test.

 

[bwible]

Witness all the goodness that has just arrived at my doorstep!
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If you want to drink them like the majority of Americans do get them as cold as possible and drink right out of the can. I’m different from most though, I like my beer in a mug. Many drink these out of a frosted mug. Rinse your mug and put it in your freezer for a half hour first. The right glass is this shape:

 

[Snuffy]

Pluasible deniability. Smart move.

Plausible. <sigh>

 

[worlddivides]

While I've never been a fan of American light lagers (I do enjoy SOME more standard American lagers, though usually only while paired with food that goes well with them), you do have to go into them knowing that they're SUPPOSED to have as little "flavor" as possible. Minimal aroma. Minimal bitterness. Minimal hoppiness. Minimal maltiness. The common complaint that they're "basically water" might be a bit of an overstatement, out of all the beer styles in existence, they're definitely the closest to tasting like water. In general, they're inoffensive. And I think that's part of why they're so popular. As long as you go into it knowing all of that, you probably won't be disappointed. I'll also say that they vary quite a bit in how much "flavor" they have, but even my favorite of the bunch (Yuengling) is still relatively light on flavor, even if it has a lot more than, say, Bud Lite.

 

[Willy]

I have plans for tonight that includes me driving, so I won't be able to drink.


I am so much looking forward to trying the pbr... You cannot imagine.

Okay.... The PBR is not gonna be any good if you build it up. (Like messing up a good movie with high expectations.) It is, like so many other big beer lagers... Commercial corner cutting. So... It's gonna be mediocre okay.

Only with that predetermined mind set is a PBR going to taste good. It does, compared to the other offerings but it will lose to a Pilsner Urquell as soon as it touches your taste buds. Ha.

 

[bwible]

Okay.... The PBR is not gonna be any good if you build it up. (Like messing up a good movie with high expectations.) It is, like so many other big beer lagers... Commercial corner cutting. So... It's gonna be mediocre okay.

Only with that predetermined mind set is a PBR going to taste good. It does, compared to the other offerings but it will lose to a Pilsner Urquell as soon as it touches your taste buds. Ha.

Yeah especially if you’re anywhere near Germany getting anything from there close to the source.

 

[Miraculix]

I actually enjoy Coors and bud light, so there's a chance that even pbr will match with my taste somehow.

Yuengling is btw. The next one I'm most curious about. I think I'll have pbr first, then I'll open the Coors, because I know that one, and then the yuengling.

Truly fancy times.

 

[bwible]

I actually enjoy Coors and bud light, so there's a chance that even pbr will match with my taste somehow.

Yuengling is btw. The next one I'm most curious about. I think I'll have pbr first, then I'll open the Coors, because I know that one, and then the yuengling.

Truly fancy times.

Its how I feel here when I get my hands on some British ale or something like that I haven’t had before. I think there’s an allure to things you can’t have. It makes you want them more.

 

[Miraculix]

Its how I feel here when I get my hands on some British ale or something like that I haven’t had before. I think there’s an allure to things you can’t have. It makes you want them more.

Yep, that's true.

But honestly, I like these low taste beers. Ice cold and nice. It's partially because I actually like this, partially because I can't have it regularly and partially because I usually drink these beers on my way to Nepal. And that's basically the most positive connection my mind could make with anything. So call me biased .

 

[Miraculix]

Ok.... I am having my first Pabst Blue Ribbon ever in this life and...


...... I REALLY LIKE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




.... half of the forum is probably ignoring my post from now on, which means basically no one is left who listens to my questionable output but hey, at least I am honest .

A bit watery though, even for a lite beer. I'll have the coors next for comparison.

You all have to remember, I am doing this FOR SCIENCE! Cheers!

 

[Pennine]

Ok.... I am having my first Pabst Blue Ribbon ever in this life and...


...... I REALLY LIKE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




.... half of the forum is probably ignoring my post from now on, which means basically no one is left who listens to my questionable output but hey, at least I am honest .

A bit watery though, even for a lite beer. I'll have the coors next for comparison.

You all have to remember, I am doing this FOR SCIENCE! Cheers!

Hilarious PBR is not a light lager, that's a premium strength American lager.

 

[Pennine]

Another note PBR was always known as the last American lager that used real corn and not rice or corn syrup as all the other big breweries changed their recipes. I doubt that they do brew that way anymore.

 

[Miraculix]

Hilarious PBR is not a light lager, that's a premium strength American lager.

What the....... you are kidding, right?

Update, having a Coors now, much better than the PBR. It has a really defined "graininess" that I would get from a very well done German lager when 70% of the hops would be removed and the beer would be watered down. Sounds horrible, but I actually like it.

Still, PBR is also nice.

Edit: I am missing the hint of banana I have had from the UK Coors light. Maybe it is brewed a bit differently in the UK? this one is a US import.

 

[mac_1103]

What the....... you are kidding, right?

Nope. 4.7% ABV, 144 calories, 12.8 g carbs. Right in line with the regular offerings from BMC. That Coors Light is 4.2, 102 and 5. So maybe not as big a difference as you might think for a "diet" beverage.

 

[fluketamer]

Ok.... I am having my first Pabst Blue Ribbon ever in this life and...


...... I REALLY LIKE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




.... half of the forum is probably ignoring my post from now on, which means basically no one is left who listens to my questionable output but hey, at least I am honest .

A bit watery though, even for a lite beer. I'll have the coors next for comparison.

You all have to remember, I am doing this FOR SCIENCE! Cheers!

i told you so. lol

as mac said it is not a light lager

What the....... you are kidding, right?

Update, having a Coors now, much better than the PBR. It has a really defined "graininess" that I would get from a very well done German lager when 70% of the hops would be removed and the beer would be watered down. Sounds horrible, but I actually like it.

Still, PBR is also nice.

Edit: I am missing the hint of banana I have had from the UK Coors light. Maybe it is brewed a bit differently in the UK? this one is a US import.

never mind .
.
coors light taste like soda water to me mixed with a little bit of beer.

 

[Broken Crow]

You all have to remember, I am doing this FOR SCIENCE! Cheers!

Yup....and I promise not to ignore your posts from now on:
FOR SCIENCE; try having 3 in a row.
In the late 00's, the hipsters started drinking PBR to be 'ironic' (whatever the hell that was!) and I subsequently found myself offered PBR on a number of occasions when out and about on a job. While taking a break from work to have a beer while the next part was being planned was nice and I did actually enjoy one, (though not as much as my preferred beers) I found that the second one was not as enjoyable and the third; only finished so as not to offend.

(PS: If you enjoy 3 Coors in a row though and aren't already drunk, I may have to revisit wether or not to ignore future posts )

 

[Willy]

i told you so. lol

as mac said it is not a light lager

never mind .
.

There is also a PBR extra that has more kick at 6.5% ABV.

Like them both especially when I can get a PBR at $2 on tap for a 20 oz glass at a bar vs $7-9 for a craft beer.

 

[Miraculix]

Yup....and I promise not to ignore your posts from now on:
FOR SCIENCE; try having 3 in a row.
In the late 00's, the hipsters started drinking PBR to be 'ironic' (whatever the hell that was!) and I subsequently found myself offered PBR on a number of occasions when out and about on a job. While taking a break from work to have a beer while the next part was being planned was nice and I did actually enjoy one, (though not as much as my preferred beers) I found that the second one was not as enjoyable and the third; only finished so as not to offend.

(PS: If you enjoy 3 Coors in a row though and aren't already drunk, I may have to revisit wether or not to ignore future posts )

I only had one can I'm afraid, they are quite expensive here and I wanted to check multiple beers.

Next in line ist..... Yuengling *TRADITIONAL* LAGER.... end of quote.

 

[fluketamer]

There is also a PBR extra that has more kick at 6.5% ABV.

Like them both especially when I can get a PBR at $2 on tap for a 20 oz glass at a bar vs $7-9 for a craft beer.

its a much better dive bar beer than bud IMO

 

[Miraculix]

There is also a PBR extra that has more kick at 6.5% ABV.

Like them both especially when I can get a PBR at $2 on tap for a 20 oz glass at a bar vs $7-9 for a craft beer.

I'd also take a 2$ PBR over having to pay that amount for "craft".

 

[Miraculix]

Yuengling... ok....... what is this........... I mean, it is quite dark, you expect malt but... where? Can somebody show me the maltiness? Where can I find it?

Hello?

Taste?

Where are you?

Hmm.... this one is a disappointment. It is like lying to my face. The other two were not pretending to be malty or hoppy or whatnot they were like "Dude, you either like light beer or not!".

This one is like "heeeeyyyy come over... I am a "real" Lager (whatever that migth be). Give it a try.... come on... first one is for free..."

I mean, it is not a bad "beer", if you can call that a beer actually.... hmmm... I am not impressed.

Edit: No man... this is horrible. This is like one of the cheap french beers I once had years ago... nooo.....

 

[fluketamer]

Yuengling... ok....... what is this........... I mean, it is quite dark, you expect malt but... where? Can somebody show me the maltiness? Where can I find it?

Hello?

Taste?

Where are you?

Hmm.... this one is a disappointment. It is like lying to my face. The other two were not pretending to be malty or hoppy or whatnot they were like "Dude, you either like light beer or not!".

This one is like "heeeeyyyy come over... I am a "real" Lager (whatever that migth be). Give it a try.... come on... first one is for free..."

I mean, it is not a bad "beer", if you can call that a beer actually.... hmmm... I am not impressed.

it used to be good but i agree it changed a lot about 20 years ago.

 

[Miraculix]

it used to be good but i agree it changed a lot about 20 years ago.

uff..... hard to believe. If this is true, then somedobody made some bad decisions there.

 

[Pennine]

What the....... you are kidding, right?

Update, having a Coors now, much better than the PBR. It has a really defined "graininess" that I would get from a very well done German lager when 70% of the hops would be removed and the beer would be watered down. Sounds horrible, but I actually like it.

Still, PBR is also nice.

Edit: I am missing the hint of banana I have had from the UK Coors light. Maybe it is brewed a bit differently in the UK? this one is a US import.

I wish I was, it's very easy to understand the craft beer revolution/evolution in the US. Imagine every bar and liquor store you would go to would literally only have the beers you bought and maybe 2-3 more varieties of the exact same thing with a different label. And the moosehead would sell for 2X the price and be promoted as an import. It was essentially equivalent to American mono crop farming we do now or the restaurant selection on any corner, uniform, cheap and consistent.

 

[Miraculix]

I wish I was, it's very easy to understand the craft beer revolution/evolution in the US. Imagine every bar and liquor store you would go to would literally only have the beers you bought and maybe 2-3 more varieties of the exact same thing with a different label. And the moosehead would sell for 2X the price and be promoted as an import. It was essentially equivalent to American mono crop farming we do now or the restaurant selection on any corner, uniform, cheap and consistent.

Urgs... does not sound very appealing. It sounds like the counter reaction now overshot a bit. My guess is, that it will reach an equlibrium where both will have reasonably priced options.

I mean, it does not have to be the 20g/l hop bomb. It can be also a well balanced British bitter. Which would actually be in the caloric and alcoholic range of the light brigade out there. Those bitters can be produced for similar money as the big boy lights, if scaled up.... OK, who would scale up the production amount of such a beer..... Yuengling could do as an appology for what it just did to my taste buds. I had high hopes.