ABV: 6.70%
Home: Framingham, Massachusetts, USA
I was warned that the Hoponius Union was ridiculous hoppy (as to be expected), but I wasn't put off by it like when I tried, say, the Smuttynose IPA a couple months ago. I would describe it as very crisp and dry. I think I'm warming up to these beers. Since Jack's Abby Brewery is only about a 30 minute drive from home, I'm thinking we should go pay them a visit!
Beer: Carlsberg Elephant
ABV: 7.20%
Home: Copenhagen, Denmark
We've been putting this one off for a while, but we ordered it in solidarity with our friend who did her second 40 since this challenge began. Europe should probably stay out of the malt liquor business and let America take full responsibility. The Colt 45 was better than the Elephant, if that says anything at all. The smell was a bit skunky (not surprising with the green bottle and no real label), and there was too much alcohol to make out anything else. I'm just glad this beer didn't come in a large bottle!
According to Beer Advocate, American malt liquors typically use more adjuncts to supplement the malted barley (unnecessary ingredients such as corn, rice, dextrose, etc.), usually with the goal of cost cutting during production. Adding these ingredients boosts the amount of fermentable sugar in the wort, which yields a high final ABV. Basically these are cheap, overly strong beers that I'll avoid in the future. I drank a couple glasses of water before moving on to the next beer.
And the malt liquor lineup:
According to Beer Advocate, American malt liquors typically use more adjuncts to supplement the malted barley (unnecessary ingredients such as corn, rice, dextrose, etc.), usually with the goal of cost cutting during production. Adding these ingredients boosts the amount of fermentable sugar in the wort, which yields a high final ABV. Basically these are cheap, overly strong beers that I'll avoid in the future. I drank a couple glasses of water before moving on to the next beer.
And the malt liquor lineup:
Beer: Franziskaner Weiss
Home: Munich, Germany
Slogan: "Refreshingly different"
I'm used to getting this one on draft, so it's a little strange to see it in a regular-sized glass out of a 12 oz bottle. The pour features a neat, long-lasting head crowning a cloudy golden brew. I would describe it as quite sweet and a bit heavy, with banana and cloves being the dominant flavors.
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