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New beer discovery at Taste of Miami Valley
My new beer story comes to you courtesy of this weekend’s Taste of Miami Valley put on by the Miami Valley Restaurant Association. The latest creation from Anheuser-Busch (A-B) was available on tap a bit early of it’s actual street date. Budweiser American Ale was the brew in question and the first ale brewed under the Budweiser label.
I have to say it surprised me. It really wasn’t too bad. Slightly hoppy, slightly malty, the Amber ale would probably not work for those who are die-hard craft beer drinkers, but for those who want something more than Bud and something less than Sierra Nevada, this offers a calm taste solution. By no means did it blow me out of the water or come anywhere close to my favorites, but it was solid and could stand on it’s own.
Last we had heard A-B was planning on releasing the beer nationally in kegs on Sept. 15 and in bottles on Sept. 29. Have you tried it? What did you think?
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By Parental
September 17, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this
I picked up a six pack at Manor Wine last Friday. I found Budweiser American Ale to be a fine, refreshing, session style beer. Hops and malt are both in evidence and are balanced. Not for “Hop Heads”, but a solid, well crafted beer. Probably would be enjoyed by more people than the Double Imperial Hop bombs some breweries are making these days. All in all, not a bad beer.By Brian
September 18, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this
I thought it was pretty good, but the widmer available at the taste was out of this world - although I realize it’s a completely different class and type of beer.By JoBu
October 7, 2008 2:12 PM | Link to this
I had a glass at Taste of Miami Valley. I have to say, I wasn’t that impressed. I don’t plan to be picking this beer up… ever really. I like ales a lot, this one just wasn’t for me.