By Julia Burke, Beer Editor
This glistening lager pours a glowing well-hydrated-post-water-bottle urine color with no head or lacing to distract from the pure, unadulterated aromas bursting from the nose.
A glorious flavor profile of sweat, tears and gonorrhea enlivens the palate and transports the drinker back to freshman orientation, with lascivious notes of latex, metal can and couch pizza supplanting the usual malt profile.
The palate is akin to licking the undercarriage of a Hummer: fascinatingly steely and rusty with hints of kerosene and douchebag. A long, almost-too-long finish ensures the place of this memorable beer in the sense-memories of college-educated adults everywhere.
Producer: Anheuser-Busch InBev
ABV: 2% if you’re lucky, more so when chasing tequila
Style: ‘Merica!
Sample Size: Multiple cans
Stemware: Can-to-mouth
Price: appears mysteriously on its own
Score: A+
Note: Happy April Fools' day everyone.
Well done.
Posted by: Ian Barry | April 01, 2011 at 12:39 PM
We should really get together about a pairing series soon. I have been thinking about pairing this beer with Cheez Wiz for quite a while, and would like your opinion.
Posted by: Aaron Estes | April 01, 2011 at 01:51 PM
Best review ever! Gonna go get me some Natty Ice!
Posted by: Scott | April 01, 2011 at 03:17 PM
I didn't know this was brewed in New York. Cool.
Posted by: Lenn Thompson | April 01, 2011 at 04:55 PM
Wisdom in its purest form.
Posted by: Brendan | April 01, 2011 at 10:25 PM
Aaron - I think Cheez Whiz or Squirtable would best accentuate the flavors of this particular malt beverage.
Lenn - I would never denigrate a New York brew in this manner :)
Scott - I salute you.
Posted by: Julia Burke | April 02, 2011 at 09:26 AM
Almost had a heart attack when i saw this post! Gag...
Posted by: Tambi Schweizer | April 02, 2011 at 10:35 AM
haha great review. gotta love some Natty Ice!!
Posted by: Eric | April 03, 2011 at 08:06 PM