Michelob AmberBock

Admittedly, I was always fond of a good Michelob in my macro-swilling days. Of all the macrobrews, Michelob was inconsistent, sometimes surprisingly good (relative to my usual fare), and sometimes bland. I have not partaken of their new "specialty line," at least in some time, so I took a chance by purchasing a cheap pint of Amber Bock. I am pleasantly surprised, especially considering this is Anheuser-Busch! Very little in the way of aroma permeates the air above this amber-hued brew, but there are a few sweet traces to be had. Surprisingly, the flavor begins with sweet, bockian malts. Alas, like cotton candy on the tongue, this ephemeral hint at a bock disappears, leaving carbonated water in stow. For an Anheuser-Busch product, this was still a welcome reprieve from mediocrity.

Golden/light brown. Smelled earthy/roasty. Upon drinking it had a medium light body with some caramel notes that seemed artificial and drowned out by too watery a beer. It ends watery. Just another watery malt beer, though it dosent taste offensive I guess.

A-B runs full-page ads for this in BYO, but considering how they boast about using rice right on the label, I don't see why. Decent enough color. Thin head fizzles away like any Budweiser. There's a hint of roastiness here, and a slightly bitter hop aftertaste that lingers briefly. Another mega brew, easily forgotten.
But it might have gone better had the bottle I had at Bennigan's not been served in their usual frosty glasses. How a place with over 20 beer taps care so little about beer stumps me. For the $5 they charged, I could have a fine imperial at any brewpub.

Amber color; light caramel aroma. Some malt and caramel, lightly hopped final.

Light red. Thin head. I didn't taste any richness or roasted flavors. Actually not much taste at all, except a little bitterness. Maybe more taste would have come out if it was not served ice cold in a plastic cup. I usually like Michelob products, but this one disappointed me.

Darkish amber color, small off white head. Not a real bock, American Dark captures it. Medium bodied caramel malt sweetness, and light caramel presence in the aroma. Drinkable, but not very enjoyable. No character.

Faint malt. Probably the best they make.....................................

Unbelievably white-bread. It is difficult to even find anything to comment on. I am not an expert on Bocks but hopefully this is not the norm. Too plain for anyone but regular Michelob drinkers who feel like they are taking a risk.

Bock? Let's not go nuts. Amber lager, sure. Malt accent, well maybe in a pinch. But bock?