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Haydn-Juby

Quebec (Canada)

2.26/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.25

Served from a 341ml bottle.

A: Very clear pale straw color topped with a one finger head the dissipated quickly and left very little lacing.

S: Not much on the aroma. Perhaps a touch of grain and skunk, but otherwise pretty much scentless.

T: Very watery. The only things made really apparent on the palate are a displeasing graininess and a bit of skunk as well, most likely due to the clear bottle. Just very watery overall.

M:Fairly thin and very fizzy. Generic BMC feel really.

O: Not much to say about this beer other than its not that great. Used to drink it all the time but I can't see how I could stand it. I only drank half a glass and then gave it away to my dad.

Serving type: bottle

06-03-2013 21:21:12 | More by Haydn-Juby

Olek4374

Alberta (Canada)

2.13/5  rDev -6.6%
look: 2 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.25

MGD is generally percieved as one of the more luxurious adjunct lagers up here in Canada, as people buy it by the case like crazy. I will say it's better than some of the local swill, but at the end of the day it tastes very plain and uninspiring. I'd hate to sample the light version, which thankfully is very hard to come by here.

The taste is very clean and not terribly corny, and surprisingly is not skunky despite being served in a clear bottle.

I can't see myself buying this again since it is more expensive than the usual Kokanee or Canadian, but it's fine for the style.

Serving type: bottle

06-01-2013 02:26:40 | More by Olek4374

Mervin

Minnesota

2.38/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5

Served in a 12 oz bottle.
Appearance is a light golden color. No cloudiness or murkiness to it. Barely has any aroma to it, what is there seems to be a slightly sour, maybe some sort of grain smell?
Taste is actually rather decent. Not anything I would drink over and over, but it is crisp and light, and doesn't leave a lingering flavor on the tongue.
Overall a refreshing cheap light beer, drank this while watching a hockey game, and it was really the perfect thing to sip on during the game.

Serving type: bottle

05-05-2013 21:07:49 | More by Mervin

StonedTrippin

Colorado

2.31/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.25

was this beer always this bad? I feel like when I was a kid and I went fishing with my dad and he would give me a can of this stuff, it had some appeal. some sort of honest outdoorsy quality. well, its completely gone. maybe I grew up, maybe they changed the recipe, who knows, but this stuff isn't even fit to batter the fish we used to catch with. the color is closer to mountain dew than a lager, is there honestly yellow 5 in this?! it smells like a corny adjunct, but it tastes more chemical than that. almost with an antifreeze sort of potency to it, its daunting. at least coors light and its peers still taste like beer to some degree, this taste like preservatives and artificial sweeteners. I can imagine how bad the 64 is, because its parent beer is a shocker. feel isn't that bad, a little thicker than it should be, but the carbonation is fine. overall this is something to avoid. it would chose it over some of the basement dwellers and budlight on principle, but this is really disgusting. the clear bottles do it no favors either.

Serving type: bottle

03-23-2013 16:13:49 | More by StonedTrippin

RyanLaCount03

Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev +53.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

I tried this beer one time during the summer of 2012 and thought it was an ok to slightly decent beer. It is not a beer that i would have all of the time, but I would probably recommend it to another to try it. The taste was distinct and was very smooth and different from Miller High Life. The process of making a draft beer gives this beer a different characteristic.

Serving type: bottle

02-22-2013 01:35:27 | More by RyanLaCount03

CharlyNovember

Ontario (Canada)

4.15/5  rDev +82%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Whenever I feel like writing a review, I usually find myself reviewing a big name macro. I think this is because many of them get a really bum rap, and usually, in my opinion at least, solely in the name of beer snobbery. Don't get me wrong, I love craft brews and it's a large percentage of what I drink, but there are many a-time when I just feel like sluggin' a beer. So, sorry, there are really good macros, and macro lagers most definitely have a time and a place.

There really is nothing remarkable about Miller's smell, appearance, and feel. Looks like a pale lager, smells like a macro lager (you know, that real beery smell), and has less-than-over-the-top fizzy carbonation.

Anyhow, Miller has become a primary go-to brew for me and it's the taste that sets it apart from it's rival macros. It's like bread and butter. And my god, is it smooth (and please excuse my use of that word). It's my most drinkable beer, and mighty fine if you're having more than a few too. There's absolutely nothing off-putting about this beer, in fact it is delicious.

I'm real hard pressed to find a reason why this beer is so hated... other than beer snobbery. Maybe this beer is different in the States, but I doubt it since it is imported, not out-sourced brewed, up to Canada. Take it from me, this beer is good. There may not be anything to be learned about beer when drinking this, but hey, isn't that kind of the point sometimes?

Serving type: bottle

01-16-2013 03:40:05 | More by CharlyNovember

thegodfather2701

North Carolina

1/5  rDev -56.1%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1

A-Pours a very pale straw yellow with nearly no head. One ring of lacing is left however, which is a surprise.

S-Honestly I'm not really picking up anything; a very slight generic beer smell is present but virtually no nose on this one.

T-My first thought was "Where is the beer?" Carbonated water, a splash of generic beer flavor and thats about it. This is as about as close to carbonated water as it gets in a non-light beer.

M-Thin and watery

D-Its easy drinking but frustrating since it does not really taste like beer.

I bought this because it was one of the first beers I liked when I first started drinking when I turned 21 and my birthday is approaching so I thought it would be good to retry it. Bad decision. This is one of the worst beers I have ever had. It has less taste than Miller Lite. Avoid this if all possible.

Serving type: bottle

01-05-2013 22:56:44 | More by thegodfather2701

kylehay2004

Florida

2.13/5  rDev -6.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2

Single finger white frothy head with nice lacing on a state to bright golden clear body. Aroma is pretty bad with mostly pale malts/barley and musty wet sock hops. A lot of malt in the flavor with mild bitterness from the hops and little in the way of sweetness. Light to medium body but still fairly oily coating the palate and moderate carbonation. I think miller is the worst of the big three for flavors and drinkability. This one reinforces that belief.

Serving type: bottle

12-17-2012 01:32:34 | More by kylehay2004

EagleTalon

Arkansas

2.6/5  rDev +14%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 3

Pours out to a sudsy white head that falls to a permanent 3mm head, significant lacing and pale yellow-gold color. Aroma is sweet, grainy, grassy and slightly skunky. Flavor is a weak mixture of sweet, grainy, corny, and slight tinge of over processed hops. Mouthfeel is light, carbonation generous and rather watery. On the balance, this is a marginally decent adjunct lager and reminds me a bit of Corona.

Serving type: bottle

12-15-2012 05:22:56 | More by EagleTalon

scherzox

Illinois

3.2/5  rDev +40.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

I read somewhere once that MGD is made from the same recipe as High Life except that it's cold filtered. I begin to notice the resemblance when I keep that in mind while drinking MGD. It's pretty fizzy, much like High Life but not to the "champagne" level. The flavor is very close too, except something is a little off because of the different brewing method.

When I was a wee lad, MGD was my go to beer simply because it was easy to order in bars/clubs and was decently strong. I've moved on (in my own way), but occasionally I get a taste for this. I also made many micheladas with this back in the day too. It's really good for that.

This wasn't meant to be a review from a beer aficionado. Just a guy who likes to get tipsy.

Serving type: bottle

09-15-2012 23:37:20 | More by scherzox

Douberd

Netherlands

3.35/5  rDev +46.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

One of the new beers in my local Albert Heijn supermarket. Clear glass bottle, with a twist-to-open crown cap. 330 ml of golden yellow beer, alcohol by volume stands at 4,7%. Produced and bottled in Europe, God knows where, under licence from MillerBrewing Company. I like the label, with the eagle flying holding some barleys with its claws. Ingredients include "selected cereal grains" and "hop products".
As I said, golden yellow colour, with one finger of head, kind of soapy in texture, quickly losing half of its height but keeping the remaining half finger for quite long. Lots of bubbles finding their way to the top.
Smell is very faint, some malts mostly and I think I smell rice. Does it contain rice? I don't know, maybe rice is one of the selected cereal grains the label mentioned. Well, at least it doesn't have the annoying corn smell.
Wow, fantastic taste! At the supermarket stands a label next to the bottle, recommending drinking it straight from the bottle. Allow me to disagree with that, I had a couple of sips and although the great taste is still there, is not so strong as when drinking it from a glass. Hmm, the more I drink it, the more conviced I am it contains some rice. So be it, they managed to give this beer a great taste.
On the body is as thin as someone would expect from a beer coming into a clear glass bottle. Very light carbonation, but it's so drinkable.
Overall, I found this one to be a great beer. Too bad it costs 1,50 a bottle here. When I can afford this price for a bottle of lager at home, this would be among my preferences.

Serving type: bottle

09-10-2012 16:00:10 | More by Douberd

Uhtred

2.8/5  rDev +22.8%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

It has been a while since I had a MGD but my wife bought some so... I really enjoy this beer. In the Budmillercoors style this is my current favorite. It struck me as maltier than I remembered and reminded me of the all-malt Miller Reserve they made back in the 80's.

It is true to the style, light bodied, balanced, nothing really standing out except for the malt taking a half-step foreward.The appearance is expected, light golden showcased in the clear bottle.

Serving type: bottle

08-31-2012 23:09:57 | More by Uhtred

NV9

Ontario (Canada)

2.33/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2

I used to drink these fairly regularly, they were a "cool" beer when I was younger, likely solely because they came in a clear bottle.

Very pale, clear yellow with soft white head that is gone quickly.

smell is sweet cereal with a lot of corn and some skunk.

taste is very grainy with some hops on the finish

light body, medium carbonation, bitter finish.

It's not bad, but not something I go for often these days.

Serving type: bottle

08-23-2012 21:45:29 | More by NV9

Beejay

Virginia

2.63/5  rDev +15.4%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 3

A: A gentle "pssst" as the cap twists off. A light pale straw color, with brilliant clarity. White head on top, but it fades into the body of the beer fairly quickly.

S: Sweet at first, then a little vegetable or possibly corn. A touch of bread and a bit of flour.

T: Fairly light, with some biscuit flavors. Light, with a little vegetable flavor, the aftertaste has perhaps a touch of tin to it.

M: Light, and bubbly.There is a bit of a carbonic bite to it, but other than that it is fairly thin. There is something weird about the mouthfeel. It almost feels like it is dissolving the enamel.

O: Overall fairly middle of the road. No major attractors or detractors. Fairly bland, but isn't that in the style description?

Serving type: bottle

08-23-2012 00:45:02 | More by Beejay

Thepumpkinpiper

1.63/5  rDev -28.5%
look: 2 | smell: 1 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2

Back when I was young, I enjoyed this beer. But I had not developed any taste yet - now that I am 28, it tastes like crud.

A: Standard pale yellow lager.

S: Unattractive, malt and urine mix.

T: Quite malty for a lager, but unpleasantly bland with a sourish aftertaste.

M: Not as carbonated as other beers of its type, but pretty standard.

O: Really not a good beer - I would compare it with Corona in a sense - only good with a lime on a hot summer day at best.

Serving type: bottle

08-16-2012 22:04:35 | More by Thepumpkinpiper

maclean25

British Columbia (Canada)

2.03/5  rDev -11%
look: 3 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 2.5

I have had MDG occasionally over the years but never liked it. I remember buying it while at university, curious about what it was like because I saw it was popular – this is the only time I paid money for MGD. This one I'm reviewing is from my parent's fridge (a 6-pack of bottles which was given to them by their very elderly neighbour).

It pours with small head of soapy, white bubbles. The body is clear and straw yellow. It seems to have a constant presence of bubbles vigorously rising to the top. The aroma is strong with corn, as well as a urine and boozy wine quality. To me, this tastes like a cheap white wine. I sense an astringent cracker flavour. It has a medium body and the perfect amount of carbonation. Not as watery as Budweiser and MGD has a bigger taste (but it isn't a better taste).

Overall, it just isn't a good beer. The mouthfeel pretty good, but it tastes and smell bad. I'm constantly surprised to find people bringing it to parties or storing it in their fridge. I can see how some people may find it average (at best) but I don't. Also, it is utterly terrible if not served chilled.

Serving type: bottle

08-15-2012 02:06:55 | More by maclean25

JamesHenjum

Florida

2.35/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 2.5 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

A: Your typical Adjunct lager. Pale yellowish gold. Lots of bubbles with a surprisingly decent white head.

S: Weakest point of the beer. Nothing stands out but wet grass and grain. There is skunk from the clear bottle.

T: Very smooth and crisp. Maltier than I expected, but I wasnt expecting any malt.... Has a bit of the urine taste to it if not ice cold, but you can say that about all adjunct lagers. The taste is slightly better than Bud, but also much less offensive too. Slight skunk.

M: Not overly carbonated like I find Coors to be. Smoother and cleaner. No aftertaste if cold. Slight urine aftertaste if not cold.

O: This is a pretty good beer for what it is. Would take a Michelob or Yeungling over it though.

Serving type: bottle

08-11-2012 02:15:15 | More by JamesHenjum

netrioter

Texas

3.13/5  rDev +37.3%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Loved this beer when i didnt know any better and i could get it on the local air force base back in 1992 for $4 dollars a case when it was 9 in town

MGD is great on tap and if youre outdoors doing whatever on a hot day....good with food as well.

smells a bit offensive but the taste is better...its not good enough to justify $3+ dollars for a 40oz however

typical american lager...tastes a bit better than some though

Serving type: bottle

08-04-2012 21:42:12 | More by netrioter

soju6

Missouri

2.33/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5

A: Pours a pale straw color with a decent head that fades to no real lacing.

S: Aroma of grain and malt sweetness. Has a musty presence.

T: Taste of malt sweetness and grain. has a mild bitterness and a dry finish. pretty boring.

F: Light body, almost watery and has a bit of a rought edge.

O: Pretty bland beer. Could have been worse.

Serving type: bottle

08-03-2012 10:08:20 | More by soju6

BakerMoore

3.35/5  rDev +46.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

Upon pouring well, it pours a one finger white fluffy head. The body is a golden yellow color with bubbles in all areas rising to the top. The head disspiates relatively quickly but leaves a great amount of lacing leaving good signs. in the appearance.

The smell is not too strong but of barley, grain, and water. maybe hops. The smell is not strong but pleasing.

The taste is of barley, grain and hops. leaving a nice aftertaste and feeling. It is very refreshing, I can pound this beer any time.

The feel is smooth with a good amount of carbonation.

Relating this beer to other mass produced adjuncts, it is extremely flavorful and refreshing.

Serving type: bottle

07-08-2012 05:53:28 | More by BakerMoore

SometimesIfart

Michigan

2.93/5  rDev +28.5%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Drank straight from the bottle. A dehydrate urine type of yellow, Standard of most Adjunct Lagers so nothing special going on there. There isn't very much to say about the smell either, Smells of some corn and perhaps some barley here and there. The taste is where this AAL surprised me. Easily the best offering from the Miller company that I have had to date, Perhaps slightly beating High Life. It doesn't just taste of carbonated water like most other standard AAL's and it is very easy to drink. Mouthfeel has some bubbles and a cooked corn aftertaste, Though sweet corn. Over all a great AAL

Serving type: bottle

06-24-2012 23:26:55 | More by SometimesIfart

jsisko01

Michigan

3.48/5  rDev +52.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Appearance - Pours a clear golden color with almost no head.. Barely any lacing present either.

Smell - Strong scent of corn. Has a nice sweetness to it and seems very malty.

Taste - Identical to the smell. The malt tastes very good.. Corn is the strongest flavor. It's quite sweet and the hops are mild. It does have a slight metallic flavor.

Mouthfeel - Light in body with high carbonation. It's very crisp.

Overall - This is better than I thought it was going to be. It's very drinkable, but nothing special.

Serving type: bottle

06-22-2012 03:59:18 | More by jsisko01

JohnFatAss

New Jersey

2.75/5  rDev +20.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

I am starting to appreciate this beer.

It is a simple, basic beer. Easy to drink and goes great with any type of food.

On a 95 degree day, served ice cold it really hits the spot.

For a back yard BBQ beer, it is perfect.

So why all the haters?

Nothing wrong with enjoying a beer for what it is.

High Life is cheaper, and a better value, but MGD is still very enjoyable.

Serving type: bottle

06-21-2012 03:36:40 | More by JohnFatAss

OWSLEY069

Pennsylvania

1.35/5  rDev -40.8%
look: 3 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 1 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 1.5

Pours a clean pale yellow color with a white head. In the aroma, a small sweetness and a small skunkiness. In the taste, a small sweetness in the malt and then nothing. A small bite and a lighter bodied mouthfeel, with a small dry to sweetness in the aftertaste. Watery and a sweetness and really not much going on.

Serving type: bottle

06-09-2012 18:28:06 | More by OWSLEY069

TheCondor

Missouri

2.23/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

Poured from a 12 ounce bottle into a pint glass. No explanation needed.

Appearance – Clear golden color with a flimsy white head that quickly dissipates leaving no lacing. No suprises.

Smell – Corn, a little barley, tin?

Taste – For an adjunct lager, a frat beer, a regular old American beer, MGD really isn’t that bad. Corn, a hint of hop, a little malt for body.

Mouthfeel – Highly carbonated, light body, no finish taste

Overall – Not a bad brew for what its’ worth. I try not to be a beer snob. Is this beer bad compared to what else is out there? Yes. But relatively speaking, its’ drinakable. I Would buy it again and drink it again. Its’ a good change of pace from Bud Diesel and Coors, and a hell of a lot better than its’ lite counterpart.

Serving type: bottle

06-09-2012 17:57:59 | More by TheCondor