Beer-a-Day #209
Well, this concludes my two-week (or so) delve into the world of macro-brewed lagers. This seems like an appropriate way to finish.
Commonly known as “The Beast,” Milwaukee’s Best is a bargain brand from MillerCoors. However, it is very hard to find on the MillerCoors website and it doesn’t rate it’s own branded website (although Milwaukee’s Best Light is so honored). There’s also the disconnect of the “Established 1895″ on the can and the “Introduced in 1984″ on the website.
I can honestly say I’ve never had this beer. Even in our youth we never felt so desparate to have this. I guess we were spoiled.
Extremely pale with a white head. The head drops quickly and leaves no lacing on the glass. A bit floral with an acrid aroma, not unlike burnt plastic. It’s flat and nearly–but not near enough–flavorless. It’s not as bad as I’d feared, but it’s still pretty bad.
ahhhhh…the great thing about macro brewed beers is that they do usually have a distinct flavor that links with a distinct memory…mine is the time I got ran off the road in podunk Missouri in an ice storm and a crazy guy from the hills let me take refuge in his home, which had no furniture save a kitchen table (with piles of dirty magazines on top) and a fridge FULL of Milwaukees best. He insisted I have one. There was no way I’d say no to that guy, who was nice enough to open his home to me.
Great story. Thanks for sharing.
I know the distinct flavor/aroma reminds me of my grandfather and the sips he would let me sneak as a kid.
Try Victory Prima Pils if you would like a good craft pilsner that is what I think the macros hint at being a good American Pilsner.