Grain Belt Premium Light
August Schell Brewing Company

Grain Belt Premium LightGrain Belt Premium Light
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From:
August Schell Brewing Company
 
Minnesota, United States
Style:
Light Lager
Ranked #115
ABV:
3.9%
Score:
65
Ranked #28,318
Avg:
2.55 | pDev: 24.31%
Reviews:
21
Ratings:
50
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 26, 2023
Added:
Jun 27, 2004
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  5
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.
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Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado

2.38/5  rDev -6.7%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.25
this is pretty rough stuff, one of the outwardly cheaper tasting beers in this style space, heck of a lousy aftertaste, but with some value when absolutely ice cold, and i mean near freezing, on a hot day, if you can keep the clear glass out of the sun, a few quick glugs can really wet the whistle, but deeper analysis reveals only critique for me. average looking yellow brew, high shine, fizzy at first but not keeping it. the nose is metallic, adjuncty all the way, corny sweet to me, a little floral but but really specifically from hops it doesnt seem, some light struck character too, and not a clean or crisp lager yeast profile, its unresolved. the flavor agrees, and while the first half isnt bad, some pils type malt at first, the second half falls apart, detergent, paper, pennies, confectionary sugar, cream corn. i want to like this, and even try a couple of bottles to make sure, but i cant get there, and the bottom pull or three from each is offensive, cheap tasting as they come, no lager crispness at all, and even with good carbonation this feels off to me, oddly sharp at temperature too, stays on the palate too long, and is just not a very good beer. worse than the original by a considerable margin...
Aug 26, 2023
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Reviewed by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota

2.91/5  rDev +14.1%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
12oz bottle into a 12oz glass.
L: Pours crystal clear white straw yellow w/a soapy 1/2" white head that goes to edge foam. Lightly bubbly carbonation & very little if any lacing.
S: Corn, red apple rind, sweet malt, adjuncts.
T: Corn, red apple, light white bread, light honey, adjuncts, gentle malts, very light caramel, a suggestion of ripe fruit.
F: Crisp & bright, extremely clean light bodied mouth feel w/a fairly fast semi-drying finish.
O: Exactly what it's labeled as: a light lager. Very quaffable and bright tasting. It is good in it's style.
Nov 18, 2021
 
Rated: 2.83 by einman from Minnesota

Mar 21, 2020
 
Rated: 2.87 by sparx1100 from Minnesota

Sep 07, 2019
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Reviewed by deleted_user_1239096

2.88/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
On tap at Minnesota's oldest bar, the Rathskeller in New Ulm. Good beer, definitely lighter than it's full blooded big brother. Would definitely have again.
Jun 20, 2019
 
Rated: 2.84 by jera1350 from Minnesota

Nov 24, 2018
 
Rated: 3.13 by corywalston from North Dakota

Nov 18, 2018
 
Rated: 2.5 by mattmarka1 from Minnesota

Jul 02, 2018
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Reviewed by ZAP from Minnesota

2.29/5  rDev -10.2%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.25
L-Light straw color

S-Faint grainy notes.

T-Very lightly flavored even for a light beer. Lacks the malt characteristics of several other American Adjunct Light Beers. I had a Coors Light right after this and the Coors Light had a much bigger malt flavor (never imagined I'd be touting Coors Light strong malt notes).

F-Very watery and thin.

O-I love all things Schell except for this. Was hoping for some resemblance to regular Premo but not finding any similarities..Not bad or cheap tasting just not much "to taste". I have no knowledge of the history of this beer and when it was introduced and if this is even the same recipe but whatever the case this lacks flavor...any flavor...My guess is it may have come out when Minnesota Brewing had the label and probably not a lot went into developing it. Like I said not sure if it is the same recipe but it could use a revisit by the experts at Schells.

Actually tastes and drinks similar to Miller 64 or Mich Ultra.

As always scores are per style.
Dec 21, 2016
 
Rated: 2.59 by Squire from Mississippi

May 22, 2016
 
Rated: 2.62 by BigAl18 from Minnesota

May 17, 2016
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Reviewed by Mdog from Minnesota

2.55/5  rDev 0%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
Appearance: Extremely pale yellow, ok head.

Smell: More aroma than many light beers, mild sweetness and fruitiness are detected.

Taste: The smell carries over into the taste, mild fruitiness and sweetness. Definitely tastes like a lighter version of regular Grain Belt. Much lighter in feel than Premo.

Overall: I wanted to try GB Premo light so I bought a 12 pack. I'm not a big fan of premo, this light version is slightly preferable in my book. Not offensive, easy to drink, has a little bit of flavor--hits the mark for a light beer.
Mar 27, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by Josholson666 from Minnesota

Jan 03, 2016
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Reviewed by RonaldTheriot from Louisiana

2.75/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
Grain Belt Premium Light has a thin, white head, a clear, fairly bubbly, straw appearance, and minimal lacing left behind. The aroma is of sweet, mild malt, and the flavor is the same, with almost no bitterness. Mouthfeel is light and watery, and Premium Light finishes crisp and refreshing.

RJT
Aug 20, 2015
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Rated by KJV1963 from Texas

1.55/5  rDev -39.2%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 2 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 1.5
Can drink all day and feel nothing
Jul 05, 2015
 
Rated: 2.83 by MattMorin from Illinois

May 31, 2015
 
Rated: 2.75 by jakemn91 from New Mexico

Mar 29, 2015
 
Rated: 2.5 by ovaltine from Indiana

Dec 31, 2014
 
Rated: 2.5 by Geegar from Wisconsin

Oct 06, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by Donkster46 from Washington

Sep 12, 2014
Grain Belt Premium Light from August Schell Brewing Company
Beer rating: 65 out of 100 with 50 ratings