Manufacturer SABMiller Introduced 1998 | Alcohol by volume 6.0-8.1 Style Malt liquor | |
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Steel reserve 211 beer review
Steel Reserve is an American lager brand owned and produced by Steel Brewing Company, which is owned by Miller. The drink comes in "Black" and "Silver" varieties, also known as "Triple Export Malt Liquor" and "High Gravity Lager", respectively. It is noted for its high alcohol content (typically 8.1% ABV) and low price. It was introduced in 1998.
Contents
- Steel reserve 211 beer review
- General
- Availability
- Awards and ratings
- Competitor response
- Advertising
- References
General
Steel Reserve is sold in 40 US fl oz (1.2 l) bottles. It also is distributed in 24 US fl oz (710 ml) cans, 22 US fl oz (650 ml) bottles, 16 US fl oz (470 ml) cans in packs of four or six, and 12 US fl oz (350 ml) cans in packs of six or twelve. In 2016 the company replaced its 40 oz. narrow-neck glass bottles with wide-neck, shatterproof plastic bottles.
Availability
The 40-ounce, 8.1% ABV variety is widely available throughout the US; however, some states require the beverage to be sold as a diluted 6.0% ABV and in Utah 3.0% ABV within accordance of state law. States with more defined requirements for beer products, such as Tennessee, would sell this beverage in Liquor stores. Steel Brewing company has expanded the Steel Reserve brand by adding four 8.0% ABV flavored options of the popular malt beverage in 16 fl. oz. cans throughout the United States. Flavors (as of 2017), including: BLK Cherry, Hard Pineapple, Spiked Punch, and Spiked Watermelon.
Awards and ratings
In 2012, Steel Reserve 8.1% ABV received the Gold medal in the category of 'American-Style Premium Lager or Specialty Lager' at the World Beer Cup. Additionally, the american malt liquor style ale has been rated within the 83 percentile earning the good rating by Beeradvocate. While users of the site have accumulated a rating of 60 - poor (2017). Alternatively, Ratebeer has given an accumulative rating of 0 overall and 10 for overall style.
Competitor response
Anheuser-Busch also adopted the "High Gravity" nomenclature, referring to the term specific gravity, a measurement used to quantify the sugars available to produce alcohol in a fermented beverage, which may give an indication of alcohol content, and released Hurricane High Gravity Lager with the same alcohol content, container sizes, and similar price point.
Advertising
Reverend Horton Heat and the Ramones were commissioned to release several radio jingles for the beverage in the 1990s.
