I will freely admit to having put this off for quite some time. I have been assured by individuals who enjoy this kind of beer that the lime version of this beer is better in almost every respect. That beer was pretty terrible. There are only two steps lower that this can even go on my scale. I don't know why I am tormenting myself by even going through this process, but I really think that I need to give this a good shot. Maybe this will surprise me. Maybe it will surprise us all.
First sip is not overly offensive. The sweet malt and corn are dull and lifeless in a sea of water. Carbonation doesn't really seem to be doing anything, and I'm not sure that it would add much to this equation if it did. The fact is, it's not a particularly good flavor, and it's not a particularly strong flavor. The real question I have to ponder is if this would be a better beverage if the flavor was stronger. I'm not sure that it would be. Again, it's not a great flavor, and just increasing the volume on the flavor isn't going to improve it.
Tip-in is mild carbonation fizzle with corn sweetness and barley grains in a vat of water. The middle turns the carbonation twisting across the top of the mouth, and it is the most significant sensation I've had of the beer so far. That includes the center of the beer which is just more of the tip-in with lots more water added. The finish is slightly skunky with the corn taking the lead and heading into the trail off.
Bottom Line: It's just not good.
0.25/5
