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| Not for those older than 17 |
Heading into the summertime, along with the sound of crackin' Louisville sluggers, the smell of pine tar and women wearing those beautiful sun skirts, nothing is more gratifying than grabbing a cold one out of the igloo on a hot summer day. Since I (Poncho Sinatra) spend my days in the food and beverage development business, I figured I would add some critiques of the most popular American draughts across the country. I will not segregate premium ales, nor inferior lagers, just a straight opinion on what is on your shelf at the local grocer, dive bar or convenient store.
Referred to as the BEAST nationwide with a cult like following, the Pride of Milwaukee has an underground following in the Northeast and Midwest that rivals Natural Light down in the Dirty. A beer that surprisingly can be purchased and enjoyed "40 style" by the codename Tallboy. No discrimination here, this freedom is enjoyed by hardcore thugs, or sitting in back of a Ford F-150 chasing Woodland creatures with your Uncles 30 odd 6.
I grew up with the Beast being our first choice while throwing a party after a big JV football win, or while we were sitting in the Woods in Mid-November. It calls out to the inner "American" in all of us and captures your dirty white boy style.
The Product:
Ah the beloved beast, fear the Reaper. By far one of the most sub par beers of the Macro Lager style. BUT!.., if you want a nice yellow-toned beer to warm up to, give it a try and say a prayer. Aroma is of mild grainy malt (that's why it can be placed in a brown bag) and extremely bitter hops. The BAD bitter hops. Taste is very grainy with a trace amounts of malt syrup in the mix. The mouth feel of the Beast is way to light, and airy and has way too much carbonation. I can't believe I drank about 25 cases of this beer while in my teens!??
I even had some of my friends comment on their drinking experience.
- According to Lou Score, " Is responsible for all four years of bad decisions in college."
- According to Poncho Sinatra," I now have limited mobility in my left hand."
- According to Mark," It goes great with any Jimmy Dean's product."
- According to Chris," It's why I made the decision to play soccer and not football."
Chopbiscuit Grade:
C-
