Michelob AmberBock - Anheuser-Busch

KYGunner

Kentucky

2.3/5  rDev -19.9%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

It seems as if Amber Bock has been weakened over time. This bottle poured a weak brownness and missed the blackness of old. The scent was of sweet malts but sort of metallic on the nose. The taste was weak, no burning overtones, or malt backbone to speak of. I remember this was a rather tasteful beer at one time, one I was embarrassed to say I liked, but I believe that Michelob has changed the recipe to keep costs down and Amber Bock has suffered because of it.

Serving type: bottle

12-25-2012 20:57:13 | More by KYGunner

StonedTrippin

Colorado

3.09/5  rDev +7.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

this was the only beer I had at the big bud brewery in st Louis that wasn't vastly improved by being on tap fresh at the source. the pour was nice enough, clear copper in color, a little rusty, with over an inch of bubbles on top. the nose was sweet caramel malts, extract though, and a little thin. no hops at all on which to comment. the taste is the same, extract and thin in that sort of messed up home brewing kit manner, that I just cant get over. its a lot better than the ultra amber, but that isn't saying a whole lot. its got the same malt profile, which in this type of bock, needs to be a whole lot better. also the lager yeast here seems off, if it is in fact lagered. the finish is a contaminated sort of bitterness, and it sits funny in the belly, just not a great beer all up. got a sappy feel to it despite its upbeat carbonation, I may never drink this again, and I am more than okay with that.

Serving type: on-tap

06-16-2013 16:53:28 | More by StonedTrippin

TastyAdventure

Kentucky

3/5  rDev +4.5%

06-15-2013 00:08:42 | More by TastyAdventure

Brew33

Ohio

2.75/5  rDev -4.2%

06-12-2013 16:29:30 | More by Brew33

Huntor0

Florida

2/5  rDev -30.3%

06-12-2013 02:05:35 | More by Huntor0

MPSTARR

Florida

2/5  rDev -30.3%

06-12-2013 00:06:28 | More by MPSTARR

I_BYE_MI_BEER

Michigan

2.5/5  rDev -12.9%

06-11-2013 17:56:08 | More by I_BYE_MI_BEER

Fargrow

Michigan

3/5  rDev +4.5%

06-11-2013 02:48:23 | More by Fargrow

ponbon63

Minnesota

3/5  rDev +4.5%

06-09-2013 15:28:45 | More by ponbon63

dren74

Kentucky

4/5  rDev +39.4%

06-06-2013 01:31:33 | More by dren74

DuffmanSaysALotOfThings

New York

3.25/5  rDev +13.2%

06-05-2013 18:36:05 | More by DuffmanSaysALotOfThings

amandapants

Washington

2/5  rDev -30.3%

06-04-2013 17:38:40 | More by amandapants

VirtueVsVice

Illinois

4/5  rDev +39.4%

06-04-2013 17:36:34 | More by VirtueVsVice

nineworldseries

Ohio

2.25/5  rDev -21.6%

06-03-2013 00:42:38 | More by nineworldseries

ssimpson89

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev +13.2%

06-03-2013 00:16:44 | More by ssimpson89

WaffenSS

Pennsylvania

4.19/5  rDev +46%
look: 3 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Had a pint glass of this beer on tap. Only tried it because the bar I was in had the usual swill on tap and this was the only interesting beer. Not a fan by any means of ANYTHING brewed by A-B, but l like bock and wanted to give it a try.

Color is a darker amber, the taste was actually pretty good. Not really a bock beer imo, but a good dark lager would be a more appropriate type. Has a sweet, malty taste with a clean, refreshing finish. This would even be a good summer beer as it has that clean, lighter taste for a "bock" beer. I would even buy a case of this...not bad at all.

Serving type: on-tap

06-02-2013 12:24:03 | More by WaffenSS

speedvagen

Ohio

3/5  rDev +4.5%

06-01-2013 14:49:50 | More by speedvagen

derkfromwi

Wisconsin

2.75/5  rDev -4.2%

06-01-2013 14:18:06 | More by derkfromwi

KerryCummins1977

Kentucky

3/5  rDev +4.5%

05-29-2013 00:15:08 | More by KerryCummins1977

erikschmerik

North Carolina

2.75/5  rDev -4.2%

05-28-2013 20:04:57 | More by erikschmerik

Norseman

Illinois

2.5/5  rDev -12.9%

05-28-2013 05:27:37 | More by Norseman

RedWeizen83

Texas

2/5  rDev -30.3%

05-27-2013 19:19:31 | More by RedWeizen83

timontheroad

Colorado

2.75/5  rDev -4.2%

05-26-2013 18:22:52 | More by timontheroad

Thecasehead

Ohio

3/5  rDev +4.5%

05-23-2013 23:26:31 | More by Thecasehead

stella77artois

New York

2.5/5  rDev -12.9%

05-22-2013 15:44:04 | More by stella77artois