When the waitress delivered my Shock Top, I admit that my expectations were low because there was an orange slice on the glass (the nerve!). This is the very reason that I've always shied away from ordering a Blue Moon - you serve orange slices with fruity beverages with even fruiter names, not beer! At any rate, I decided to keep an open mind, and I'm glad I did.
The yellow-gold-colored beer had a light, frothy head and a mouthwatering aroma reminiscent of a fruit basket. When the first sip of brew hit my tongue, I immediately understood where this drink got its name. The flavor shocked my taste buds with orange, lemon, and lime. As I washed it down, I was left feeling refreshed. This Belgian-style wheat ale is low on the bitterness ("hoppiness") and has plenty of flavor to go around. The quaffable libation really hit the spot on a warm day.
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| My First "Shock Top" at Coakley's Sidewalk Cafe |
I was surprised to find that Shock Top is brewed by Anheuser-Busch. I tend to overlook mega-breweries when I'm searching for a new great-tasting beer. I feel like they are all about production and not so interested in creating innovative, flavorful varieties of beer. Thank you, Anheuser-Busch, for making me drink my words. I'll be back for more. Prost!
Just picked up a 6-pack of Shock Top at the corner store and decided to read about it after pouring a glass. Tastey stuff on a hot summer day in Texas. Thanks for the post!
ReplyDeleteThat's great! I'm glad you enjoyed the beer, and thank you for reading. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteI just bought myself a six pack as well but I'm curious about how to drink it with an Orange? Do you squeeze the juice into or take a bite after a drink? Or is it simply just for looks?
ReplyDeleteSky's the limit! There are many different ways to enjoy a fruit in your beverage. I often don't do anything but remove it from the glass and eat it separately, but I have seen plenty of others place the fruit directly in the beer (with or without squeezing) and enjoy it that way. I've also seen the fruit dumped in a pitcher. Basically, you should try it different ways and see what you like best. There is no right or wrong way! I say enjoy the practice. Prost!
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