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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!


5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
HollywoodND99 (1) - Fargo, North Dakota, USA - JUL 6, 2002 does not count
My favorite beer by far, I hope someone picks up this brand after MBC closed up. My friend jokes that I’m the only person he knows under 50 who drinks this stuff but I’m buying up all I can now.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 10/20
9750sts (1) - Kelley, Iowa, USA - JAN 28, 2004 does not count
A definete midwest beer. the color is a little disturbing but once you get past that and sctualy taste the beer you relize why this has been a staple in the region for so long.

3
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
LedgerSko (1) - Wisconsin, USA - JAN 5, 2005 does not count
I live in Wisconsin and my brother in law brought some to Wisconsin. He told me I would like it and I did. While it wasn’t really anything impressive to the nose it was really a very delightful fruity experience. If you are ever in Minnesota give this a try.

4.5
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 20/20
insomniac199 (1) - Apple Valley, Minnesota, USA - JAN 22, 2005 does not count
A great beer from Minnesota. A tradition of Nord East Minneapolis (thats how its pronounced). A light and crisp taste...best enjoyed from the tap!

3
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 10/20
VomitSauce (1) - USA - MAR 9, 2006 does not count
Wow... first beer I ever drank on a regular basis. I love it, some hate it. It has a very sweet flavor and we often argue if it has a blueberry or butter aftertaste. I think it tastes like blueberry candy personally.

4.5
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
mymetrodome99 (1) - Twin Cities, Minnesota, USA - FEB 2, 2007 does not count
Best Beer in the Midwest by far!!! To bad its not still in the Twin Cities. They need more advertising. I think if they did more of that, then it would be a knowen beer around the U.S

3.1
   AROMA 3/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
dakotabrewer (1) - USA - MAY 16, 2007 does not count
Very refreshing brew. Only place in South Dakota on tap is Buzz’s tavern in Big Stone City. Enjoy!!!!!!&#

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.

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.


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