I have legitimately never had this, the champagne of beers, before. I guess this occupies a place in the strange strata of American macrobrews that is further occupied by the likes of Coors, the banquet beer. Coors Light? Yes, I had it when I was young. Miller Lite? Also tried that! High Life? What was the point? Well, it turns out, the point is cost. The six pack of these little pony beers cost about a quarter of what I pay for the single big bottle of Chimay Blue. Is it worth just as much? That's why I review beer.
The champagne of beers does, indeed, come out looking somewhat like champagne. Mind you, I don't have a whole lot of experience with champagne, but the very clear, pale beer doesn't retain head for very long. I think that's champagne-like. After sniffing the beer, I check the bottle, and this beer will not expire for another 2 1/2 months. I don't know why it smells skunked already, but there is that smell mixed in with a sweet grain malt. I don't know why they keep this in clear bottles, but I'm not sure it's helping.First sip is bland yet mildly refreshing. Water is refreshing, and that is the overwhelming flavor that I get from it. The skunky mist that I smelled is not prominent in the taste, but every time I get a whiff as I put the glass up toward my face, I can't help but be annoyed by it. The grains are relatively sweet with a mild corn flavor in attendance. They apparently have been making this beer since 1903, and so far I don't know why.
Tip-in is moderate carbonation with a whiff of skunk coupled with the sweetness from the grains and water filling the balance of the sensation. The middle pushes carbonation to the roof of the mouth while impressively watered-down grains keep sweetness afloat, for whatever good that does. The finish is comparatively flavored with corn and grains mixing together to cover up most of the skunk.
Bottom Line: I don't understand why this is a thing.
1.0/5