Beer 30 Light - Melanie Brewing Company

vacax

California

2.42/5  rDev +28.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2

Can purchased for sixty cents poured into a goblet. Felt nearly aristocratic pouring it into the goblet. Pours fairly deep gold, more color than a typical light beer, and decent head for one too. Looking good, though what doesn't in this goblet. The nose also has a bit more to it than the superlight beers of today. Nothing bad though, maybe a bit of honey malt and a bit of a savory contrast. Tastes like apple cider, low to moderate bitterness on the midpalate and a chlorinated coppery finish. Actually this kind of reminds me of Victoria Bitter. Note to Ozzies in the USA. Honestly, this is pretty inoffensive, though the flavors don't scream stereotypical American light beer at me. Nicely carbonated with decent body too. Seems like people love to hate on this, but it is actually pretty palatable for a light lager. Worth buying if not just to constantly ask people what time it is and wait for them to respond... Beer 30!

Serving type: can

02-06-2011 04:22:58 | More by vacax

Cvescalante

Texas

2.25/5  rDev +19.7%

05-13-2013 16:50:37 | More by Cvescalante

Herky21

Iowa

1/5  rDev -46.8%

05-12-2013 17:14:10 | More by Herky21

Whiskeydeez

Kansas

2.25/5  rDev +19.7%

05-12-2013 16:11:22 | More by Whiskeydeez

meschick

North Carolina

1/5  rDev -46.8%

04-13-2013 13:58:53 | More by meschick

Lukass

Ohio

2/5  rDev +6.4%

04-12-2013 20:29:33 | More by Lukass

LJC3

California

3.75/5  rDev +99.5%

04-01-2013 21:38:47 | More by LJC3

dragomni

Minnesota

2.75/5  rDev +46.3%

01-28-2013 01:02:43 | More by dragomni

t0rin0

California

2.5/5  rDev +33%

10-28-2012 16:57:12 | More by t0rin0

bicyclesnbeer

Illinois

2.5/5  rDev +33%

08-19-2012 15:48:28 | More by bicyclesnbeer

jik18

Texas

1/5  rDev -46.8%

08-12-2012 04:59:29 | More by jik18

Rmatuszak2

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev +86.2%

08-01-2012 02:53:15 | More by Rmatuszak2

AAdam

1.3/5  rDev -30.9%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1

Originally purchased by a *thrifty* member of my college fraternity for a party, it was deemed unfit for beer-pong beer. Beer30 Light has become the stuff of legends - dark, terrible legends - in our social group.

Appearance - It would do Beer30 Light a disservice to just say "urine," as its color is a shade paler and foamier than that. Phantom urine, perhaps. There is an ethereal quality to the brew that makes one pause before drinking, in respect.

Smell - In my privileged life, I have rarely had occasion to empathize with industrial workers. However, the metallic, poisonous fruit-smell seeping out of the venomous purple cans caused me to briefly consider the life of a chemical plant worker.

Taste - Shit.

Mouthfeel - Didn't you read "Taste?" It's got this incredible carbonation, like a violently-shaken can of cola, that lasts about 6 seconds before it suddenly and abruptly becomes totally flat. The makers of Beer30 Light have somehow created a beer that is actually BREWED stale.

Overall - "When you gaze long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." (-Nietzsche)

Serving type: can

07-27-2012 09:40:42 | More by AAdam

rolltide8425

Pennsylvania

1.25/5  rDev -33.5%

07-23-2012 01:00:50 | More by rolltide8425

MarkfromWisconsin

5/5  rDev +166%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

A delicious beer perfect for anyone at anytime. From the first pop of the top you know you are in a for real treat. I believe it was John F. Kennedy who said "My fellow Americans, ask not what Beer 30 can do for you, ask what you can do for Beer 30." Shame on all these other reviewers for belittling such a prestigious beverage and truly a founding father of the beer family.

While some beers are meant to be paired with a ethereal piece of dark chocolate or a delectable square of cheese, Beer 30 is best paired with another Beer 30.

True Story: I was at a local watering hole in suburban Wisconsin when I first spoke 4 words that would change my life forever...."One Beer 30, please". Upon my first sip of a Beer 30 I frantically called the bartender over in panic, as I was certain he mistakenly served me liquid diamonds or the tears of a unicorn. I had no idea how I was going to pay for such a heavenly potion. I embarrassingly explained my situation as a sly smile slowly appeared on the bartenders face. With my head down in shame and sorrow, I asked how much it was and with a wink of the eye, the bartender whispered 30 cents.

Fact: The War of 1812 was actually fought over two sides arguing whether Beer 30 is better served cold or warm.

Fact: J.K. Rowling originally intended to call the 5th Harry Potter book - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Beer 30.

Only give Beer 30 a try if your in the mood for an excellent beer and enjoy being in a state of nirvana.

Serving type: can

07-15-2012 22:27:46 | More by MarkfromWisconsin

UCLABrewN84

California

1.75/5  rDev -6.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.5

Pours a clear yellow with a 1 inch foamy white head that settles to a film on top of the beer. Foamy rings of lace form around the glass on the drink down. Looks-wise this one isn't so bad I must say. Smell is of subtle grain, sugar, and metal. There is also a weird fruitiness that I am picking up in the smell. Taste is of sugary water and slight grain flavors. This beer seems to be quite flat with a watery quality in the mouthfeel. Overall, this is a pretty horrible beer any way you look at it. I am glad I picked up a can to try just so I can further appreciate all the good beer I am able to enjoy.

Serving type: can

05-04-2012 04:01:07 | More by UCLABrewN84

AKolmogorov

California

1/5  rDev -46.8%

04-05-2012 16:46:16 | More by AKolmogorov

engberg88

Wisconsin

1/5  rDev -46.8%

03-27-2012 03:17:01 | More by engberg88

thegerm87

Connecticut

1.25/5  rDev -33.5%

03-11-2012 22:37:34 | More by thegerm87

Unchi

Arizona

1/5  rDev -46.8%

02-24-2012 17:33:07 | More by Unchi

BTFU

Indiana

1.48/5  rDev -21.3%
look: 2 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 1

A - Straw colored and pale with no foam at the top

S - Stale beer from cups that have been sitting out for 2 days

T - Tasted like I had licked the can and then sucked on some wheat

M - Harsh bubbles but goes to flat quickly

O - Contrary to what they believe, it is a never a good time

Serving type: can

02-15-2012 23:48:01 | More by BTFU

BenHesk12

California

1.45/5  rDev -22.9%
look: 1.5 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 1 | overall: 1.5

This beer was purchased in a 30-pack because It was the absolute cheapest beer in the store, and I was a college student just wanting to play drinking games.

A - an extremely pale color similar to watery urine

S - smells like a budwieser after you leave it in a red cup overnight.

T - a very specific watery-metallic taste fills the palate, not resembling typical malt + hops beer in any fashion

M - feels like fizzy soda pop in my mouth

Overall, it's not too offensive to drink, which gives a 1.5, but just barely.

Serving type: can

02-15-2012 02:30:47 | More by BenHesk12

IkeMan90

Illinois

1/5  rDev -46.8%

02-14-2012 01:48:57 | More by IkeMan90

donmonkey1

Tennessee

2.78/5  rDev +47.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Appearance:Golden yellow with a frothy white head. The head recedes a little too quickly but there's good lacing. However, there is a lack of carbonation that makes it not very inviting.

Smell: Mild coffee smell with a hint of honey.

Taste: Very slight metallic taste followed with a very, very, mild sweet/sour taste. Also a hint of grape.

Mouthfeel: light with pretty good carbonation.

Easy drinking, thirst quenching beer, great for parties if you want to drink a lot (especially for a low price.) Nothing really offensive but nothing good.

Serving type: can

02-02-2012 22:23:38 | More by donmonkey1

pperez38

California

1.5/5  rDev -20.2%

01-22-2012 17:19:44 | More by pperez38