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RATINGS: 255   WEIGHTED AVG: 2.6   EST. CALORIES: 138   ABV: 4.6%
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Local legends aren’t just born, they’re brewed. And no beer in the Midwest has a grander brewing tradition than Grain Belt. For over 100 years, Grain Belt has been the beer that fathers have passed on to sons and friends have passed amongst each other at local bars and watering holes. It is a beer with tradition that spans generations. Which is why it has become legendary–both here and across the country.

In the 1940s, around the same time Grain Belt built its famous bottle cap sign overlooking the Mississippi River in Northeast Minneapolis, they introduced a “Beer of Exceptional Quality”–Premium. With its crisp, unique flavor, Premium quickly became the flagship of the Grain Belt brand. And still is to this day.

Although the Grain Belt Premium recipe has changed hands over the years, one thing has remained the same–its legendary unique taste. And now that Premium is in the capable hands of a brewery with an even longer tradition than Grain Belt–the August Schell Brewery–may you rest assured that the flavor and heritage of Premium will live on forever.

So as a local legendary beer, we raise a glass to all the people, places and things that make the Midwest such a rich and unique place to live. Here’s to you!


4.6
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
jayn (1) - bradenton, Florida, USA - MAY 2, 2008 does not count
This is a simple beer that has tons of flavor. Especially when you pour it in a glass and get the head going. When going to Minnesota this is a must try. I do get the feeling the people there take it for granted though, but if you live in an area where you cant get it, (because Budcrap has the area held hostage and therfore will not allow other beers to be in the area or they will pull their contract) you will appreciate it all-the-more when you do taste it.

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
Menendez27 (1) - Richfield, Minnesota, USA - APR 29, 2008 does not count
I love this beer in bottles. When its in cans it tends to loose the slight grainy after taste. This beer has a sweet taste to make it seem like a light beer but it is certainly not a light. If you get the chance to have this on tap drink up because it is a real treat.

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
BDR (2535) - Roseville, Minnesota, USA - APR 23, 2008
One of the better lagers available in MN. Thick heavy body with plenty of grainy flavor. A similarly grainy aroma and a smooth finish.

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
DicksMcGee (54) - Seattle, Washington, USA - APR 6, 2008
THANKS PEPSICAN for this awesome brew. This beer should be rated within it’s style. Sure it’s no Dark Lord, but it’s not an RIS! It’s a beautiful Lager. So, here I stand yelling from the tops of mountains with my GBP in hand saying "Reign Long and hard Grain Belt, you are true in my eyes."

2.4
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 4/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 9/20
paulmetzger (153) - Pocatello, Idaho, USA - APR 1, 2008
thanks Shannon. Can. About what I remember. Honey sweet aroma with maybe some light floral hops. much sweeter than most domestic macros.

3
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 2/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
bones41 (12) - new ulm, Minnesota, USA - MAR 22, 2008
Pours pale yellow with little head. Has a slight hop aroma. Somewhat sweet taste with smooth finish. Over all a decent beer.

3.3
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
Hoonerific (16) - USA - MAR 16, 2008
Probably my favorite "cheapy." Pours and smells like a typical American macro. Light, crisp taste that is sweet but not funky. Not much bitterness and not too good on the finish. Great palate cleanser when drinking a stiff Bloody Mary.

3.2
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
ebrowner88 (123) - Rice, Minnesota, USA - FEB 24, 2008
Probably the best cheap beer out there. You can tell that some thought went into the brewing. About twice a year i get a craving for this delite and the next day i swear off it until my body forgets the pain. Best served in a small glass at an old, well worn bar full of great living Americans. (VFW or Legion works well)


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