Round 1.
Round 2.
For this round, I added a shot of applejack. It still does not kill the artificial vanilla flavor. A dash of cocktail bitters does not help either. This one is going down the drain. I'm going to call this beer unsalvageable and dump the rest of the six pack. I'm wasting good liquor by trying not to waste bad beer.
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Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Bombs away! Making bad beer OK. Michelob's Winter Ale Round 2
We've already established that Michelob's half-assed attempt at a bourbon ale is awful and that it can be slightly redeemed by dropping two shots of bourbon in it. What to do with the other 5 bottles?
I tried adding a shot of sweet lucy, which is an orange infused bourbon. I was hoping that the sickenly sweet vanilla from the beer would go well with the orange. Nope. Poured it straight down the drain. I have a feeling that my kitchen sink will be drinking more of this six pack than I will.
For the record. I know that you are supposed to chug a bomb.
I tried adding a shot of sweet lucy, which is an orange infused bourbon. I was hoping that the sickenly sweet vanilla from the beer would go well with the orange. Nope. Poured it straight down the drain. I have a feeling that my kitchen sink will be drinking more of this six pack than I will.
For the record. I know that you are supposed to chug a bomb.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Michelob Winter's Bourbon Cask Ale
Winter Ale Aged On Bourbon Oak Casks and Madagascar Vanilla beans.
Next time guys, try aging the beer in the Bourbon Oak Casks. You'll probably get better results.
Web stuff: During even the coldest of weather, warm up to the smooth, robust taste of our Winter's Bourbon Cask Ale. Full of rich aromas that you find in the winter months, hints of vanilla and flavorful hops, this is a beer that is great for pouring into a large tulip glass and enjoying with friends around a fireplace.
What does it really taste like? Diet cream soda. Yes, DIET cream soda. Bourbon ales are supposed to get their hint of vanilla from the barrel, not beans. I was hoping for an affordable, decent bourbon ale. Not great, but decent. Didn't get it.
Bomb's away! Dropped in a shot of Old Grand Dad bourbon. It's a bit better. Now it tastes like watered down bourbon, with a diet soda after-taste. Who am I kidding? It still sucks.
Cost: $6.99 six/pack
Grade: D
Cost Adjusted Grade: D
Old Grand Dad Bomb Grade: C-
Next time guys, try aging the beer in the Bourbon Oak Casks. You'll probably get better results.
Web stuff: During even the coldest of weather, warm up to the smooth, robust taste of our Winter's Bourbon Cask Ale. Full of rich aromas that you find in the winter months, hints of vanilla and flavorful hops, this is a beer that is great for pouring into a large tulip glass and enjoying with friends around a fireplace.
What does it really taste like? Diet cream soda. Yes, DIET cream soda. Bourbon ales are supposed to get their hint of vanilla from the barrel, not beans. I was hoping for an affordable, decent bourbon ale. Not great, but decent. Didn't get it.
Bomb's away! Dropped in a shot of Old Grand Dad bourbon. It's a bit better. Now it tastes like watered down bourbon, with a diet soda after-taste. Who am I kidding? It still sucks.
Cost: $6.99 six/pack
Grade: D
Cost Adjusted Grade: D
Old Grand Dad Bomb Grade: C-
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