2008 Woodie Awards
Chelada style, I'll give it a while
By: Freddy Hunt
Issue date: 4/11/08 Section: Pulse
CHILL OUT ON THE WINE COOLERS
When I first tried this "beer," I took the gas station attendant's word. I shouldn't have.
The Miller Chill is a light beer with a hint of lime and salt. My main beef with the Chill is that it doesn't taste anything like a light beer.
The reason for my disappointment was that I didn't understand what a Chelada style brew was all about. By definition, Chelada means a Mexican style beer prepared with sauces and lime. The Miller Chill has no sauces, just lime, and tastes like just lime.
Sure it can be refreshing. Anything cold, sweet and carbonated can be. But don't purchase a six pack if you are looking for a good beer to sip on.
But there are occasions when I would purchase a sixer of Chill.
Somebody once told me it's a good lawnmower beer. I think that describes it very well. It is something to quench your thirst when the weather is hot. It's definitely not a drink to indulge in.
I would also purchase it if I was expecting company that enjoys drinks like Mike's Hard and Woodchuck Cider. It would also be suitable with a Mexican meal, but I think I would be more likely to go with Dos Equis or a more flavorful Mexican beer rather than a weak, salty, lime-infused Chelada.
BUD LIGHT AND CLAMATO: REALLY?
Take a perfectly fine Bud Light and add the juice of a clam and a tomato - I think I threw up, but I'm not sure. It tastes like I did, but I don't think I did.
When I first saw this product in the cooler I thought: "Come on Budweiser, don't stoop to that level. Coming out with a Chelada style beer of your own." But then I saw it was a tomato based beverage. I like Bloody Mary's and Bud Light, so maybe this wont be so bad? I was wrong.
It's terrible. The can says: "with salt and lime, the perfect combination." I don't think any amount of salt and lime can fix Bud Light & Clamato. Maybe my taste buds aren't mature enough to appreciate the complicated flavor. Because to me, it tastes like a clam ate a tomato and pooped it out into my flat Bud Light.
I applaud Anhueser-Busch for trying new things, but don't loose your dignity in the process. Bud Light & Clamato should be used as a mixer only, never consumed straight. With a little vodka and a lot of spice and ice, it might be drinkable.
I would tell you to try for yourself, but I can't do that to my readers. So if you are choosing between the two Cheladas, I strongly advise Miller Chill.
When I first tried this "beer," I took the gas station attendant's word. I shouldn't have.
The Miller Chill is a light beer with a hint of lime and salt. My main beef with the Chill is that it doesn't taste anything like a light beer.
The reason for my disappointment was that I didn't understand what a Chelada style brew was all about. By definition, Chelada means a Mexican style beer prepared with sauces and lime. The Miller Chill has no sauces, just lime, and tastes like just lime.
Sure it can be refreshing. Anything cold, sweet and carbonated can be. But don't purchase a six pack if you are looking for a good beer to sip on.
But there are occasions when I would purchase a sixer of Chill.
Somebody once told me it's a good lawnmower beer. I think that describes it very well. It is something to quench your thirst when the weather is hot. It's definitely not a drink to indulge in.
I would also purchase it if I was expecting company that enjoys drinks like Mike's Hard and Woodchuck Cider. It would also be suitable with a Mexican meal, but I think I would be more likely to go with Dos Equis or a more flavorful Mexican beer rather than a weak, salty, lime-infused Chelada.
BUD LIGHT AND CLAMATO: REALLY?
Take a perfectly fine Bud Light and add the juice of a clam and a tomato - I think I threw up, but I'm not sure. It tastes like I did, but I don't think I did.
When I first saw this product in the cooler I thought: "Come on Budweiser, don't stoop to that level. Coming out with a Chelada style beer of your own." But then I saw it was a tomato based beverage. I like Bloody Mary's and Bud Light, so maybe this wont be so bad? I was wrong.
It's terrible. The can says: "with salt and lime, the perfect combination." I don't think any amount of salt and lime can fix Bud Light & Clamato. Maybe my taste buds aren't mature enough to appreciate the complicated flavor. Because to me, it tastes like a clam ate a tomato and pooped it out into my flat Bud Light.
I applaud Anhueser-Busch for trying new things, but don't loose your dignity in the process. Bud Light & Clamato should be used as a mixer only, never consumed straight. With a little vodka and a lot of spice and ice, it might be drinkable.
I would tell you to try for yourself, but I can't do that to my readers. So if you are choosing between the two Cheladas, I strongly advise Miller Chill.
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Michelada
posted 4/11/08 @ 11:10 AM EST
I agree - Miller chill and the Clamato train-wrech both suck... try this:
One Americanized version of a true Mexican-style Michelada (ingredients vary due to lack of availability) is:
(1) dark Mexican beer, typically Negra Modelo
add to that a mixture of (alter to taste):
-juice of 1/2 lime
-3 shakes Worchestershire sauce
-1/3 teaspoon chili powder
-hot sauce (not Tabasco - too much vinegar)
-splash of soy sauce
* sometimes fresh tomato juice is added, as well
Serve in tall glass with mixture of coarse salt and chili powder on rim of glass. (Continued…)
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