Stella Artois

Brewed by InBev Belgium
Style: Pale Lager
Leuven, Belgium

Poured from tap into tall glass. Very pale yellow with thin head and slight lacing. Mostly sweet grain aroma, almost like corn (even though there is no corn). Some notes of apple and slight hops as well. Sweet and grainy malts in the forefront. Nice noble hops provide counterbalance and provide a spicy, somewhat bitter finish. Too bad the malts are so weak. Moderately high carbonation, light body, semi-dry finish. Easy drinking, which is complemented by the nice hops. However, those sweet grainy (almost corn-like) malts really are a detriment. Definitely sells more because of its status instead of its taste - the new Heineken. While a decent beer, it amazes me that people think drinking this beer proves they have discerning taste. Typical lager for snobs.

Bottle served with glass at Peppes, Stavanger. Pale yellow body. Thick white head. Typical lager-bitterness with an extra punch in the aftertaste.

Bottle. Clear straw with white head. Aroma is dry lager yeast and some grain. Flavor is similar to the aroma with a little more chalk and some breadiness. Light, well carboNated body. Overall a pretty standard European lager that I find to be a little bit more refreshing than some.

Great pale lager - rich taste, very similiar to some Czech lagers. A favorite one.

Another of the old favorites, that are not up to date. In the begingg this lager was brewed in Sweden i.e not imported

Pours a pale gold with a pure white head that dissipates quickly. Nose is hops and alcohol. Creamy on the palate. Taste is clean, crisp, lightly hopped, not overly flavorful. Stella pairs well with ham and cheese or nuts/pretzels.

Nostalgia definately makes some beers taste better. Bottle pours gold with a soapy white head. Aroma smells of bread and grass. Flavor is basically the same and finishes dry. Good to have in the refrigerator to keep people from "experimenting" on my better brews.

Golden with white head, leaves lacing to the bottom of the glass - tastes of malt and some bitterness - overall an ok beer