Sunday, October 12, 2008

Stella: a first taste

I am 2/3 of the way through my first bottle of Stella Artois as I'm writing this. Understand, I am a beer snob. I believe that a man must be picky about at least two of these: women and beer. Now, Stella Artois was recommended to me by some friends so I was pretty stoked when I got my hands on some. Stella Artois is supposed to be really good. It is Belgian after all.

My first impression: meh

Seems like its the standard hopsy beer taste with a fancy label. Now, I realize I have just offended quite a few beer drinkers, but let me explain. This isn't Molson Canadian or Coors Light, it is a good beer but I am not impressed. Unlike my favourite, Sleeman Honey Brown, Stella Artois does not leave me with a pleasant aftertaste. the aftertaste is not unpleasant, its just...standard. Who knows, maybe I was expecting too much.

-Overall good taste
-A bit on the bitter side
-Standard aftertaste


7/10

Next up: Kokanee *shudders*

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