Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR)
Canadian version brewed by Sleeman. 473 mL can, 4.9% ABV. Pours a washed-out straw yellow colour with a sizable soapy head that burns off in a few minutes. A collar does get retained and there is a ton of visible carbonation. Smell is typical of the style; corn syrup, a grainy tone and a metallic tinge. Good taste for an adjunct lager really. There is a distinct malty sweetness with a corn overtone and a nicely-balanced bitterness. No real distinct flavours otherwise, but it does actually have some taste. Starts out dry and crisp. Thin-bodied and a bit watery, but the carbonation provides some weight on the tongue. Sort of a sour, metallic taste on the finish. Given the cost ($20 for 12*473 mL in Ontario), I can see why PBR is popular these days. It's a very typical example of the style, but with a bit more punch than comparable beers.