Heineken Lager

Heineken is brewed by 40 breweries in 39 countries around the world. 250 million litres of Heineken are produced every year.   Numbers don't lie, right?  Heineken went wrong right from the start with the green bottle.  I have no clue why brewers use green bottles when they are trying to produce a quality beer.   The clearer the bottle, the skunkier the beer will be, which is why it's recommended you drink it as cold as possible.   The warmer a skunky beer gets, the worse it's going to taste.   Drink Heineken cold.. and quick.   Sounds easy enough, right guys?  Although that aside, I really do like their labeling.  I also like the Heineken cap.  Well, let's cut the banter and get to the reviewing.

A - A bright straw straw color, with a spongy looking 2 finger head.  Leaves behind thin lacing on the glass throughout consumption.

S - The beer smells awful.  There's no way around it.   The skunkiness is pungent and harsh.  Although once you get past the initial whiff you can smell faint malts and wet grass.   Slight hops are present also.

T - If you actually give the taste a legitimate honest shot, it's not awful.  I've had much worse beers.  I'm not calling it "good" but it's not as horrible as some people rush to say.    The initial taste is grassy and metallic.  There are some grains present but there's also a bit of a skunky taste.  I'm not a huge fan of the skunky aftertaste that sits on your tongue and in your mouth long after drinking.

M - Light bodied with a high bubbly carbonation.  It's crisp.

D -  It is what it is.  A relatively drinkable beer.   It's light and refreshing, especially on a hot day.

Grade -  This video sums up how I feel about Heineken very well.   ... and also how I feel about Pabst Blue Ribbon

- - One thumb down.   I wouldn't be drinking this unless it was free, but I wouldn't avoid it at all costs.   If someone is buying, I'll drink it.   I'd never actually buy Heineken myself because there's always better beer available no matter where you are.  But for some reason my Dad loves Heineken whenever he goes on vacation and decided to leave me a twelve pack after visiting.   Thanks Dad...