There are some beers whose reputation is so bad that even Joe Six Pack types who only drink “The Big Three” will mock them – the most famous being Pabst Blue Ribbon. So I decided to sit down and give it a fair shake to see what all the hubbub is about. I was pleasantly … Read more
When it comes to beer and calories, there are a lot of factors to consider. The type of beer, the alcohol content, and especially the serving size can all impact how many calories are in your pint. But when it comes to Corona, it’s easy to see that this beer is on the lower end … Read more
It seems like no matter what country you go to, their best-selling beer is a pale adjunct lager. I’ve never understood this since these beers are very difficult to brew consistently and they lack flavor. The only thing going for them is their drinkability. And when it comes to Japan things aren’t any different, as … Read more
Dos Equis XX Special : Appearance Pure gold hue with absolutely crystal-clear body. Some carbonation noticeable. Not much head and little to no retention or lacing. Dos Equis XX Special : Smell For a light lager in a green bottle it’s surprisingly skunk-free. That’s not to say it’s very aromatic, though. Just a generic “beer … Read more
Narragansett Lager : Appearance Typical pale lager body that’s crystal clear, dark gold, and plenty bubbly. Forms an average size, white, foamy head which actually laces and retains well. Narragansett Lager : Smell Strong corn odor, some metal. Reminds me of a bag of empty beer bottles. Narragansett Lager : Taste Let’s not kid ourselves, … Read more
Sapporo Premium : Appearance Glowing gold hue, slightly hazy, but plenty of carbonation constantly visible. Forms a somewhat large, white, soapy head which mostly dissipates but leaves minor lacing on the glass and tends to clump. Sapporo Premium : Smell Practically odorless. A mild scent of generic pale lager with a hint of rubber gloves. … Read more
About Lager Lager is one of the two primary families of grain-based beverages which make up “beer”, with the other family being ale. While there are differing views on terminology within the beer world, it is pretty much universally accepted that all of the world’s beer styles fit into one of these two families. Within … Read more
Landshark beer is the housebrew for Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville and Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurant chains. Don’t be fooled by the “Margaritaville Brewing Co.” indica on the bottle, this beer is brewed by Anheuser-Busch. Does what does Landshark Beer taste like? Our beer judge Carla Lauter finds that while it is not a beer that will … Read more
