Stroh's
Time to revisit one of my favorite standby macrobeers. Appearance: Medium amber, with a thin, fizzy head. The color and the clarity is nice. Smell: A slightly sour, malty aroma with very slight hints of spicy hops. It's not particularly attractive, but it's inoffensive. Taste: Mostly malt-heavy, but it has some of the most pronounced hop flavors that I've ever tasted in a canned budget beer. Granted, Stroh's won't knock the socks off of HopDevil fanatics, but having readily identifiable hops in a canned macrobeer is a pleasant surprise. Mouthfeel: The body is about average for a mainstream lager, but it's outstanding compared to most B/M/C products. It's also pretty smooth. Verdict: Wow. I've been on a bit of a macro kick lately, and drinking a Stroh's so soon after drinking a Budweiser really puts this beer into perspective. While this certainly isn't a standout beer by BA standards, it's a fantastic budget beer that tastes way better than it has any right to.