After some 35 years of absence, SABMiller re-released the historical Gettelman $1000 beer at the Miller Inn on September 6, 2007. Brewed from a recipe in the A Gettelman Brewing Co. archives dating from 1891 to 1961 and by Miller's archives from 1961 to 1971, this 100% all malt premium beer carried a challenge to anyone who could prove that anything besides malt, water yeast and hops was used would receive $1000 award.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by Phishpond417 from Madison, Wisc, USA who has tried this beer once. (9/20/2007 4:33:47 PM)
"When I saw this elegant looking bottle at a beer fest recently I was immediately drawn in. Once I saw it was from Miller, I thought, well this must be something good judging by the label.
::first red flag::
Taking a slow motion sip after thoroughly cleansing my palate I at first taste a very familiar taste. I am instantly brought back 3 years but the flashback is very hazey, im not sure where I am yet.
::second red flag::
I continue on and then the taste, aroma and everything about the beer slowly begins to spark something in my (by this time very beer saturated) brain.
::third and final red flag::
I realize that I am tasting something incredibly and quite frankly not suprisingly similar to a Miller Genuine Draft or of equal standards. It is grainy, it is malted and watery beyond description. A lowpoint of the day that lasts a mere minute, but definately the longest minute of my life in 2007. :)"
Aroma:
4/10
Appearance:
5/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
5/10
Overall:
5/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(2.5)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.99 Unit Cost: $2.65 per Pint
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