Beer Review - Leinenkugel's Classic Amber

Leinenkugel brewery soldiers on and continues to crank out brews which is awesome to us alcoholics. Does this new brew measure up? I would say so.

Color: Amber, as the title indicates.

Taste: Interesting. It is very refreshing, something that could really go down great on a hot Christmas day. There is really no aftertaste and the aroma is very bold, like something Budweiser fails to do.

Packaging: Very classic, dark label with a simple design. The Leinenkugel injun graces the cover with a wheat and barley design.

If You Drink Too Much Of It: Medium to high hangover alert, drink lots of water before consuming 6 - 12 bottles of this brew. Will make you wish that you were dead.

Overall: 3 1/2 out of 4. Very good brew with a rich taste and a healthy aroma, bravo to Jake and John, a great comeback to their Bock line.

The Beer Review - Leinenkugel's 1888 Bock

Jake and John Leinenkugel are fifth generation brewers and are the 5th generation of the brewery. Hailing from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin these guys are not afraid to take chances and make new brews. The boys came out with the 1888 Bock series. How does it stack up to the rest of the great beers? Well, kind of a downer.

Taste: A little too bitter. Almost tastes stale which is pretty dissapointing considering the rep of Leine's.

Aftertaste: Pretty crappy actually. Pretty stale, like waking up with that film in your mouth, you know that taste.

Packaging: Excellent, at least the presentation is good.

After Having Too Many In One Night: When it first came out back in December I downed 7 in one night. Actually it was nine. I'm a raging alcoholic, sue me, but the hangover was awful. I felt like I was run over by a bunch of fat hookers.

Overall: 2 out of 4. I hate to be negative with the first review but this was really dissapointing. You just can't rush into a Bock and I'm afraid that Jake and John did just that.

Would I Recommend It: Well, it depends on your taste. My father in law thinks it's pretty good but agrees with the aftertaste. Personally I wouldn't but hey, give it a shot.