Miller Lite Wheat Ale

Miller Lite Wheat Ale
Miller Brewing Co.
Milwaukee, WI

Is this even an ale? Unlike the Blonde Ale which had a little body this one is rather thin and delicate. Despite it's citrus nose it doesn't come fully through in the taste. That's not to say that it has no taste, because it does, it's just a bit faint and hardly defined. There is also a slight malt body but it comes mostly in the aftertaste and hardly affects the general taste. Which takes me back to the original question: is this even an ale? To me it tastes more like a flavored lager trying to be an ale. But that's the whole point here isn't it? A lite beer with more character than the general macro piss-water. It does accomplish that and is an easy drinker. Make no mistake though this is a lite beer. In fact it's so light that the only evidence that I ever drank a beer is a minimal carbonation trail at the bottom of the glass. Seriously, otherwise you couldn't tell if I had drunk a glass of water or a beer. I'm not so sure that's a good thing. A so-so beer. A better than average light beverage.

- Wörtwurst

Miller Lite Blonde Ale

Miller Lite Blonde Ale
Miller Brewing Co.
Milwaukee, WI

Most of you aren't Miller Lite, Miller or macro fans whatsoever, but I don't really care what a beer is or who makes it so long as it tastes good. As far as lagers go, Miller is one of my favorite macros. That's not to say that I drink it regularly (or drink regularly at all) but I've never disliked Miller while hating Bud, Molson, Labatt and most other lagers with a passion. That said, I don't think I've had a Miller Lite but once in my drinking memoirs and I can't remember a damn thing about it. So I'll go tabla rasa on you beermen and tell you what I think. This ain't bad! Their literature lists Bass as this beer's similar and though I disagree, I don't find this to be a subpar drink in comparison to the aptly named Bass. Also according to the literature this has half the carbs and about 1/3 the calories. Even though that's not a concern to me when picking out a beer it is a viable consideration when determining taste values. This is an excellent light beer. Slightly hopped, enough malt to make a pinstache on your decadent micro lip and enough punch to make your nads spark the testosterone flintstone. Is it Arbor Brewing's Brasserie Blonde Belgian Ale? No. Is it trying to be? No. Is it better than Edison Light, Bud Light or the ever-rancid Coors light? Yes ma'am, sir! This is easily as tasty as one of the better lower tier blondies but less filling and tastes GRRRRE...err good. Great would be a step too far but not so far that you can't see the macro for the rice field. I approve of this LITE beer and I can't really say that for others of its ilk.

- Wörtwurst

The Miller Lite Brewers Collection

A few weeks back I was e-mailed by a Miller Brewing Company rep who wanted to know if I was up for sampling their limited release specialty line of Miller Lite beers, or more specifically the Miller Lite Brewers Collection. I responded with an expectant affirmative and thought about it for a week and then figured that they were like other breweries that offered up free beer and then never came through. Well, today in the mail came the box of six beers, 2 each of their blonde, wheat and amber selections. I have to admit that I was pretty excited. Especially since I haven't drunk a beer since last year when I was enjoying some traded for Deschutes and Brooklyn Chocolate Stout and started coming down with powerful headaches every time I imbibed. Yeah yeah, I know, keep yourself hydrated and I was but to no avail. Anyhow, this is about the new collection which will be tested in several markets including Baltimore, Charlotte, Minneapolis and San Diego. Which leaves me out and most likely you as well. Lucky for me I have some and I'll pass along the results as I try each one.

Here's the accompanying literature with facts and comparisons: