 ericmc83 (200), Arkansas, USA
Dec 28, 2005 2005 bottle. First of all, leave it to Michelob to put a CHEAP twist off on their special brew. Aroma of vanilla, bourbon (nice!), and green sour apples in there too (?). Dominated by vanilla. Interesting aroma. Flavor is also very heavy on the vanilla. I get a hint of the bourbon as well. The bourbon is nicely done. Very cream soda-ish. Softly coats my mouth and actually has a nice mouthfeel. Hides the high alcohol % nicely. Not a show stoppingly good brew...but good nonetheless. IMO, it’s on the verge of being great. Impressive for an American macro company.
morrdt (608), Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Dec 28, 2005 Good gravy this is just awful. There’s no other way to say it. I’m glad this was a gift and I didn’t pay for it. Bring back the winter 12 packs.
Nuffield (2718), Roseville, Minnesota, USA
Dec 27, 2005 Low head, clear amber. Vanilla nose, cream soda flavor. Comes out as flat yet without the silkiness of a good strong ale. Some alcohol present, to no serious effect. Not bad, just not good.
ezra456 (39), Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Dec 27, 2005 very odd. nice mahogany color with off white head. nose consisted of vanilla, wine, and brandy. tasted "not good". not horrible, but "not good". i thought i was drinking a bottle of white zinfadel. not very pleased. won’t purchase again.
demitriustown (689), Shelby Township, Michigan, USA
Dec 27, 2005 As the other raters have said..." a twist off 40 cap"???? A bourbon redish-copper pour with minimal head. Oak, whiskey notes, canalization hits you in the face, vanilla is strong in the scent yet not overpowering. Taste is big vanilla notes, nicely caramelized maltiness, yellow cake, and faint hints of espresso. Palate is somewhat sticky medium bodied with an alcohol burn. Heck the best I’ve seen for A-B in quite a while. Next year nix the 40 oz cap and either cap it or cork it.. Cheers all!
ehhdayton (1113), USA
Dec 27, 2005 The aroma is of vanilla and caramel malt. The color is amber with a tan head. The flavor of vanilla comes through lightly and there is a bit of cloyingess at the finish.
Metalhead (570), Lake Zurich, Illinois, USA
Dec 26, 2005 Aroma and taste are pretty similar. Oak,vanilla,semi sweet malt,hints of bourbon,dried dark fruits. I’m not getting ANY hops in this like others have noted. ABV is fairly well masked. Gotta give a macro a big thumbs up for a decent attempt. With a little tweaking this could damn good.
DougShoemaker (2855), Toronto, Canada
Dec 26, 2005 Aroma of malt, hops, pit fruit and vanilla, deep copper, pours a tiny tan head. Flavour is vanilla, malt, some great hops. Medium bodied, very well balanced, alcohol is rather subtle. Terrific!
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