I have a new product to share with you guys. Okay, okay… it’s a new adult beverage. Big surprise there, eh? I think some of you might really be interested in this one. Michelob ULTRA Light Cider is now available nationwide (excluding CO, UT, WY and OK), and I recently picked some up to try.
- Appearance: nearly clear, not nearly as golden as other ciders
- Smell: almost no aroma
- Taste: not much taste so extremely light in flavor; obviously tastes like apples; this does not taste like beer, so do not expect this to resemble the flagship Michelob ULTRA product; not overly sweet
- Mouthfeel: light carbonation; lacks the syrup-like thickness of sweet ciders; has a dry feel that reminds me of English-style ciders; refreshing but almost too thin and watery
- Overall: I liked this beverage and found it to be quite refreshing; however, I certainly would not recommend it to most of my craft beer drinking buddies. I’m not sure that I would buy this again since it was a bit too light in flavor, but I can definitely see how it would go well by the pool or on a patio. Even though it’s not exactly my cup of tea, I did enjoy it and would certainly recommend it to calorie-conscious friends who aren’t necessarily big beer drinkers.
- Which favorite summer meal or activity do you think would go best with Michelob ULTRA Cider?
June 18, 2012 at 7:31 am
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is my life and answer?
xo
June 18, 2012 at 7:48 am
Best activity? Lounging on the deck in the evening after the kids have gone to bed!
June 18, 2012 at 8:47 am
I WISH ultra was my drink o choice in college. I prefered calorie megabomb margaritas and Long Island iced teas.
June 18, 2012 at 8:58 am
ooo that looks awesome! I am going to have to try that!
June 18, 2012 at 9:55 am
Ooo that sounds interesting! I’m not a huge beer fan, but I may actually enjoy this based on how you’re saying it tastes!
June 18, 2012 at 12:01 pm
You’re going to love this – my husband just finished brewing a cider that has characteristics of a beer. It is amazing – again not too sweet but perfect for summer.
Leave it to Ultra to give us gals another fun drink!
June 18, 2012 at 9:36 pm
So when are you sending me some?
June 18, 2012 at 12:07 pm
I’ve seen lots of advertising for this product in magazines. I’m not a fan of hard ciders, I’m sure you could have guessed that, but thanks for the review!
Probably go best on a hot day at the beach…?
June 18, 2012 at 12:25 pm
I’ve only ever had Woodchuck as far as ciders go, so I don’t know how I’d feel about this. I’ve tried the ultra light beers MGD64 and BudSelect 55 and even though I can drink them in an effort to save calories, it just never feels right. I’d rather have the real thing.
June 18, 2012 at 2:02 pm
Mmm I love ciders!!
June 18, 2012 at 2:15 pm
This sounds like a great pool beer!
June 18, 2012 at 4:11 pm
Not a huge cider fan. Love Summer Ales. Best activity?: sitting on a deck enjoying the company of friends.
June 18, 2012 at 6:21 pm
I’d probably really love this, because I can’t drink the heavier beers. The problem I see with light beers/ciders is that it’s really easy to drink a few too many…which ends up defeating the purpose. Haha. It sounds like an awesome beach/poolside beer, though!!
June 18, 2012 at 6:31 pm
Best activity? Day drinking by the pool with some fresh watermelon (already soaked in vodka of course)
June 18, 2012 at 6:39 pm
Good to know about the cider, I saw it at the liquor store the other week and contemplated getting it. I love hard ciders but I also love more intense flavors so this one would probably not be for me.
June 18, 2012 at 7:53 pm
TUBING!! We go tubing down a river … we can bring ice chests with food and drink. Beer is always perfect for days we do that!
June 19, 2012 at 8:42 am
That sounds fun; take me!
June 18, 2012 at 8:54 pm
I’m very picky about beer but this one does sound like a good sip poolside like you said. I definitely like more depth in the flavor when I’m wanting a beer though.
June 18, 2012 at 9:14 pm
Mmm, I haven’t had a hard cider in a long time… that sounds really good right now!
June 19, 2012 at 8:12 am
Michelob ULTRA Light actually just became available in Canada and I love it…it’s so strange to see the nutritional information on the bottle, which almost never happens with Canadian beers.
June 19, 2012 at 8:41 am
It almost never happens with American beers either – only the ones who are proud to show theirs off to the masses.
June 19, 2012 at 10:29 pm
I used to drink ultra light when I was 21 too! Ha!
Best activity..horsehoes at a summer BBQ!
June 20, 2012 at 7:16 am
I may not be good at horseshoes, but I’m all about the BBQ!
June 21, 2012 at 3:59 pm
I think I would really like this. Beer is just so heavy sometimes that I won’t even finish a bottle – especially in the summer, but this lighter, apply-tasting drink seems like a better alternative to the super sweet alcoholic drinks like Mike’s Hard Lemonade and Smirnoff Ice.