Michelob Celebrate Vanilla Oak

Brewed by Anheuser-Busch InBev
Style: Spice/Herb/Vegetable
St. Louis, Missouri USA

Certainly purchased more the glasses than the twist off bottle. Copper color with a yellowish taupe head that diminishes to a small, but stable lid. An odd dusty vanilla aroma. A pink jelly bean sweetness also seems to be in the mix. Sweet artificial fruit flavors mix with caramel and vanilla. Mild bourbon flavors, does not seem to be the "good stuff", more like Old Guckenheimer. More burn than flavor in the middle. The finish and linger are better with some malt and mild floral flavors. I still get a malt liquor flavors, that have a white grape flavor somewhere in the middle. Not enough malt complexity to make this anything but a mediocre souped up vanilla laced amber lager.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.