Michelob Bavarian Wheat : Good Drinking Out of Season
I drank a wheat beer in cool weather. That seems to violate some principle.
Moreover the wheat beer, Michelob Bavarian Wheat, was from a major brewer --the crew in St. Louis--- and I liked it.
It was remarkably crisp and had tremendous citrus notes. . Since it was unfiltered, the label had pouring instructions. Those Michelob guys are sticklers on pouring.
I know you are supposed to drink wheat beer after you have mowed the lawn.
But I drank it after raking the leaves.
Did I commit a sin? If so it sure tasted good.
The Bavarian Wheat, at 5.2 ABV, is one of four beers in a Michelob ale sampler pack. The others are a Rye P.A., a Porter and a Pale Ale.
I did not care for Rye P.A., too chewy.
Loved the porter. Have not tasted the pale ale.
Anybody else try these beers?
What do you think?
Do you drink wheat beer in leaf- raking season?
Photo of fall foliage near Shawan Road by Amy Davis The Baltimore Sun
Comments
While it may not be considered "cool" to be drinking beers from a major brewer. Michelob does make some decent brews. The amber bock is a good one to have.
Posted by: Steve J. | October 27, 2009 11:46 AM
I think the Michelob line has put out some really nice beers and should not be dismissed because of their heritage. For me most porters hit the spot this time of year.
Posted by: Mike McD | October 28, 2009 9:14 AM
Rob, where did you link go on the blog page?
Did you get Rick Mase'd on the way top a blog post?
Posted by: Chw | October 28, 2009 3:45 PM
I'll second Mike and Steve, Michelob does have a great like of "other" beers besides the ultra, the dark, and the regular.
The less we really say about the Ultra fruit line, the better, though.
I'll even go as far to say their A-B cousin, American Ale, is a damn fine brew.
A good beer is a good beer, no matter what the season.
Posted by: Chw | October 28, 2009 4:33 PM
I like the Michelob sampler pack as well, plus, being from a big brewer, it's reasonably priced when I don't have $10 to shell out for a six pack.
Posted by: Chris | October 29, 2009 9:30 AM
Where is the Kasper blog?
Posted by: LEC | October 29, 2009 3:58 PM
I hear that the Kasper on Tap blog has been "downsized" by managment. Anyone else heard anything about it??? Troubling news if you ask me...
Posted by: Joe Gold | October 29, 2009 10:32 PM