What a money saver this beer is. 6.9 % ABV and a respectable taste too. That is a winner. Maybe not supreme quality, but still a winner in quality to price ratio. A case of this beer will last a long time and will be very easy on the wallet.
I justfound this at Wal-Mart for $5.88 for a 12pk. I'm doing a "double down" with yellow onions, peppers, black beans, pecan smoked andouille sausage, smoked gouda cheese and hot sauce! Thanks again for the review!!
man I love your reviews... just having a tyskie and wanted to know a little more about it. found your site amd believe I just watched 12 of your reviews. Keep it up man, you know your stuff! cheers
Saw a billboard ad for this on the way to work this morning. Just glanced and was surprised to see it advertised. I saw all three of the new cans on the billboard and below the cans I noticed the promotion of the 6.9% abv prominently noted in red letters. So, I'm guessing that the Ice may be the new flagship for Milwaukee's Best and they're promoting the alcohol content as the main selling point. Kind of hitting the lowest common denominator and truth in advertising all in one.
ok cheers everyone, i have to differ on the majority of the comments here, i was not a fan of the 4.3 nor the 5.9(my fav natural ice) however in my opinion the 6.9 Milwaukee best ice is a bit harsh on the pallet at first however i find it pleasantly refreshing and it has that distinct flavor that seems to either allure the audience or on the other end of the spectrum puts people off, you either love it or hate it, and i love the bold move that this company took to revitalize its ice brand. its a winner in my book, easy on the pockets and a stand out amougst previous brand products. @ Ronald long time fan keep these reviews comming and G.B.
this is really popular in my area, Northern Virginia. today is my first go at it and i must say it isnt as bad as i thought it would be. i like higher alcohol with ice beers but i wasn't a fan of the 5.9 Milwaukee's..plesently surprised with this. $11.99 for 24 cans. love your reviews!
Before some years ago my experience with beast ice was a bad one. But after hearing they changed it, I tried it again, for 6.9% abv, it's a really light beer and it's not foul tasting like my first experience with it was. And they sell them for .99 cents for a 24oz can. Good Review Ron
Hey Ron, I just picked up a 12 pack of this and I LOVE IT!!!! Man thank you for all your help educating me on beer past and present seeing I'm only 24 hahaha. I've tried my share of beers since I've been watching your videos and I personally prefer your reviews. You know your brew man. Have a good day and I'll drink one for you!
every best ice can here in nw washington state is now 6.9% except the 18 packs. Im assuming 18 packs sell slower and are back stocked in the warehouse here.
Yes, I have tried it, and I sure did like it, after it grew on me. I did a video and a follow up video, on it. Thanks for watching, Eric Serrano. I appreciate it!
Woah! What?! 6.9% ABV??? Wow, that's revolutionary for an ice beer. That takes MBI into malt liquor territory in terms of ABV. MBI is hard, but not impossible, to find in Chico, California, so I'll be watching for it. Thumbs up for this!
I found it. I'm pretty sure my source bottle shop (or the distributor) for 12 packs of MBI replaced all of the 5.9% ABV with 6.9% because surprisingly not only was the 6.9% available but all of the 5.9% was gone. Regarding the price, MBI was for a long time $5.49 per 12 pack of 12 oz. cans. It recently went up to $6.49. This new recipe is $6.99 per 12 pack of 12 oz. cans. Certainly it is competitive but no longer the lowest priced. Taste wise..... just wow. There is a precedent for this sort of increase in ABV if you look to A-B's Natty Daddy, which is an 8.0% ABV version of Natural Ice at 5.9%. Natty Daddy is very comparable to its ice beer variant and is a reasonable increase of both ABV and taste. Most importantly, if you don't like Natty Daddy you can still buy Natty Ice. Compared to the 5.9% MBI the 6.9% is noticeably more bitter, tastes and smells strongly of alcohol, and is just not enjoyable. Whoever approved this was completely removed from what has been Milwaukee's Best Ice for decades, and made no effort to align the 5.9% and 6.9% versions. What a fail by Miller. I'm really disappointed. As far as the Ice Beer Wars go we're back to DEFCON 4.
I prefere this 6.9% version to the 5.9%. Picked me up a 30 pack for $15. That is a great deal for 30 6.9% beers. It tastes pretty much the same ss the 5.9%. How can you not like higher abv? Lol. Thanks for the review!
Once I found the 6.9%, I was ready to buy a 12 pack. I also bought a six of the 5.9% to compare. To me, the 6.9% is smoother and has a slight representation of the 4.3% premium. The 5.9% now seems a little harsh to me but the nostalgia will always be there. I even tried mixing half and half each. Best of both worlds. I still like both versions for what they are.
Milwaukee's Best Ice has been my beer of choice for the last seven years (I'm 26). I saw the new recipe in a store tonight and I was shocked. The idea that they would change the alcohol percentage and taste of my favorite beer is a tragic thing to me. I drink 4 every night and now that the percentage and calories have gone up, I may have to find something else.
I just tried this for the first time and it was really good I really like the APV and taste for the money . But Bud Ice had got to be my favorite because when its nice and cold it's so smooth and drinkable. I almost with they had a Bud Ice Extra or Heavy or something like that with a 6.9 percent APV. You can taste the corn in there with this one differently just like most other Miller products and it kinda reminds me of a Steel Reserve but way more drinkable and only 1.1% lees APV. Another wonderful review by the way Ron, Thanks! I'm enjoying your content. :) $2.77 for a 4 pack of 16 OZ's at H-E-Butts here in San Antonio.
I was going to inform you of this beer on a random video of yours, figured I better see if you already knew lol I picked up two the other night, still in the fridge, have yet to try it. Took me off guard when I saw the 6.9 Nice Vid
When I want to appreciate my alcoholic genes and get drunk cheap... this beer does it for me. I love micro brews and craft beers, but sometimes you got to bite the bullet and drink the 'white bread crust mixed with vodka and water'. 4 of these guys and I'm pretty toasted. Great review!
For home drinking Milwaukee's Best Ice has been my go to. As a consumer my points were price/alcohol content. I'm not sure I follow the higher direction, I actually enjoyed the taste of 5.9% MBI. I just drank my first 6.9% can and your right, the grain type flavors are higher, I may be putting these new cans in my colder mini fridge to kinda dull the burst of flavor and remain with the product for the alcohol %. I am very used to the old recipe, and I almost kinda feel more full off the new beer ...will need to experience the new beer on different days besides today to know for sure.
Just bought a 12 pack to try. Will see how it tastes. Just tried the new "Lager" and it is a decent regular tasting type of beer. Hope you had no damage from those tornadoes. We are going to be down in New Orleans on March 6th.
No, no damage, thank God. In March? I sure hope you all have a great and safe time! I think you'll probably enjoy this new Milwaukee's Best Ice, Kirk Miller. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!
It is all about sales, they thought, well make it 6.9 and make people want to try and or buy it because it has more alcohol. Stand out from the crowd. You make like it or you may not, but in this day with some many major and micro brews you have to try and stand out. BTW..I am drinking one for the first time and agree with the review. :) Cheers.
When I went to Piggly Wiggly today after work today to pick up Hamm's for our upcoming examination, I saw 24 ounce cans of the Milwaukee's Best Ice for .99 cents. I couldn't believe it. Needless to say, if I enjoy this product, it will probably make an appearance on some upcoming examinations. Great video, and cheers!
I never cared much for the Best Ice at 5.9%. I usually preferred the Icehouse due to better flavor. I will look for the 6.9% version though. I also like the fact that the premium went to 4.8% from 4.3%. I might have to give that a whirl as well. Good review Jay!
code: F (Saturday) 4 (Ft. Worth, TX) The Beast's chest got a lot hairier with this revamp. 6.9 ABV is 17% more than the old version. That $1.75 actually buys you 433 calories if you drink the whole 32-oz. can. After work this afternoon I stopped at three places but none had single cans of the new Beast. Speedway had a 12-pack of cans for only $5.99 but I'd like to dip my toe in the water to see how I like it before diving into a multi-pack. P.S. - thought about doing a taste challenge between MBI and Miller Fortune?
I've not thought about doing that, William. Hey, thanks for wall the good information, and you're right about the price vs. calories trade-off. What was I thinking?
Picked up a 4 pack of pounders of the new recipe Milwaukee's Best Ice today for $2.39. Drinking my first one right now...wow, you can definitely taste the alcohol! They had it sitting right next to the old 5.9% MBI. After the initial punch of the alcohol it smoothed out for me and it is quite good.
i wish they would have done a play on the old horse drawn label. the new formula is a touch too strong. its good for the quart can but for a case, it gets old.
I saw this review a few weeks ago Ron, I thought I would buy it since I seen it at Wal Mart for $6.97 a 12 pack. I'm drinking my second one now. I think it tastes pretty good, maybe because I drank 5 Bass ales. Oh well I think I should cut down on my drinking a bit, Cheers.
Ronald Theriot: Hey good video, I enjoyed it! I realized my mistake but was too lazy to come back and fix it lol. Ya I ment the MBI 6.9. I'll keep checking your vids, seem like a cool dude!
Mr. Theriot I believe I am the only one who enjoys the new formula. I always thought the old 5.9% had a very odd sourness to it (a weird side flavor profile). This does have that punch to it however its a much cleaner flavor in my opinion this time around.
Never got to try this stronger recipe. Curious to know how different it was. I'm kinda glad they went back to 5.9... 6.9 seems a little unnecessary, and I imagine it affected the smoothness.
Boy, do I wish I could find this beer. I love the Milwaukee's Best Lager, and I would love to try this. Unfortunately, I have never seen it...the old or the new recipe. Anyways, great review as always, and cheers!
Perhaps, but the body and the harshness is unpleasant, relative to the former 5.9% offering, I think. Thanks for watching, Madfox Natureman. I appreciate it!
A friend today is telling me this ICE beer is going back to 5.9 from the current 6.9. I am not pleased as I think the new recipe tastes better. Have you heard anything?
We got it in TODAY!! can't wait to try it. even if i don't care for it. I hope its ok. I even mentioned to the boss i saw this video on it. The Red Line on the top reminds me of a copy of AB doing the 25 oz big can.. lol
Been anxiously awaiting this review since I saw this last weekend for the first time. I did buy the 12 pack and had a similar reaction as your first sip. Wow, strong alcohol presence. Hmmm. I liked it overall and thought it was good, just a tad harsh with the alcohol. Basically, I agreed with everything you said in the review. Spot on. Unfortunately, an imperial lager isn't really my thing. 5.9 ice beers and malt liquors that top out at 6.0 are at the top end of where ABV needs to be for a lager. Beyond that, it's really going for something else (quick, cheap buzz beer), imo. Count me with those who preferred the 5.9 version. The new 6.9 is not something I would purchase again. Maybe a single every now and then, or, most likely not. Excellent review.
31695 I believe it. Pabst has seemingly been on the rise in popularity. Since it was so cheap and college kids were buying it, perhaps the demand has brought price up. I'm okay with it, I love PBR!
I read Milwaukees best is taking heat now for putting the 6.9 on billboards. So they might change it again, at least the advertising. I don't mind the stuff lol, my old man sipped blaztz and red dog. 😂😂
Tried the new 6.9% abv Icehouse a while back and I thought it was terrible. I decided to try the MBI 6.9% today and I was actually blown away by how clean the taste is, I must say this will be my new go to Budget Brew.
I bought a 12 pack of the new BEAST LAGER. Really enjoyed it; great value for taste to price ratio. Also, Boston Lager has had an off taste to me the last year or so.
Damn it was 6.9%? i just bought this and it's 5.9% oh well.. it's cheap and gets the job done! i honestly don't mind the taste. Not like its bad but of course it's not the best. Great review like always.
They upped it to 6.9%, but that only lasted about six months, after so many people complained about that. Thanks for watching, SeeTheKarma. I appreciate it!
I actually liked the old recipe. Do not understand the need to change it. Why not just make another beer with a new name? Remember old Pabst. Now it's not your father's Pabst.
Favorite beer is ruined I caught the guy stocking it today when I went to get my 5.9%, I told him where is the 5.9%, he said well we are switching this now. Grabbed the last 12 pack of the 5.9% after work tmrw I'm looking for the 5.9% and buying it all out. Not happy about this crap.
this is garbage. im a big fan of the 5.9 mb ice. i still find it at my local store but they said its gonna be gone soon. ugh. i notice a big change in flavor and can taste the 1% alcohol jump.
when I first picked this up in Lafayette la I was pumped...6.9ABV at 1.39 a quart... great right?... wrong ....... after a couple times drinking this shit you find out that it is really nasty stuff..... like make u shit yellow pudding stuff.... stay away from this one folks
Don't want to be a picky bastard but your "pour" technique is awful. The beer should be poured down the side of the glass and finished with a straight pour for the head (or lack thereof). I have been drinking the Beast for many years because it is a tolerable well priced product if you want to maintain a budget. I just believe that the pour is essential weather you imbibe rocket fuel or a fine craft brew. Guinness, for instance has a class on this subject as the presentation is everything when being served in a commercial establishment. Call me a beer snob on a budget if you will.
Well, of course, Guinness does have that information for their beer, but, on the other hand, companies, such as Anheuser-Busch have very detail information, discussing why beer should be aggressively poured, in the middle, in order to achieve a big head of foam. So, I would consider my pouring technique to be exquisitely correct. Thanks for watching, George L Wagner. I appreciate it!
His pour technique might not be perfect but the reason that Guinness focuses so much on the pouring of their beer versus other beers is because it's carbonated with nitrogen, in the case of the Guinness cans with the little widget ball inside. There is a completely different way to pour it, you have to pour it extremely aggressively because if you poured it like a regular beer you'd achieve no head at all, so it's important for Guinness to differentiate this. In the case of Milwaukee's Best Ice, though, hell, you're probably best pouring it directly down your throat.
I have come to respect what you say Mr. Louisiana Beer Review. God Bless.
Thank you, John Burleson, and the same, back to you!
What a money saver this beer is. 6.9 % ABV and a respectable taste too. That is a winner. Maybe not supreme quality, but still a winner in quality to price ratio. A case of this beer will last a long time and will be very easy on the wallet.
I totally agree with that, although, in my case, I would gravitate towards their new 4.8% premium version.
agreed
I thought it’s 5.9 %
I justfound this at Wal-Mart for $5.88 for a 12pk. I'm doing a "double down" with yellow onions, peppers, black beans, pecan smoked andouille sausage, smoked gouda cheese and hot sauce! Thanks again for the review!!
Excellent, in every way, Matthew! Thanks, to you!
man I love your reviews... just having a tyskie and wanted to know a little more about it. found your site amd believe I just watched 12 of your reviews. Keep it up man, you know your stuff! cheers
Thanks a lot, Graham Burrows, and I appreciate you watching!
White bread crust. Exactly. Thanks for articulating my thoughts on the flavor.
Ha-ha! I'm glad to hear that! Thanks for watching, ppsayl123. I appreciate it!
Saw a billboard ad for this on the way to work this morning. Just glanced and was surprised to see it advertised. I saw all three of the new cans on the billboard and below the cans I noticed the promotion of the 6.9% abv prominently noted in red letters. So, I'm guessing that the Ice may be the new flagship for Milwaukee's Best and they're promoting the alcohol content as the main selling point. Kind of hitting the lowest common denominator and truth in advertising all in one.
Well, that sure is interesting. I did read an article which said the company was going to give better attention to their value brand beers.
Nice, I didn't know they were coming out with a new recipe. Wouldn't mind trying it myself. Thanks for the review!
You're welcome, and thanks for watching!
ok cheers everyone, i have to differ on the majority of the comments here, i was not a fan of the 4.3 nor the 5.9(my fav natural ice) however in my opinion the 6.9 Milwaukee best ice is a bit harsh on the pallet at first however i find it pleasantly refreshing and it has that distinct flavor that seems to either allure the audience or on the other end of the spectrum puts people off, you either love it or hate it, and i love the bold move that this company took to revitalize its ice brand. its a winner in my book, easy on the pockets and a stand out amougst previous brand products. @ Ronald long time fan keep these reviews comming and G.B.
Thanks a lot for the comments, Rafael Alicea. I appreciate you watching! Well, we plan to examine this beer on Feb. 1st!
this is really popular in my area, Northern Virginia. today is my first go at it and i must say it isnt as bad as i thought it would be. i like higher alcohol with ice beers but i wasn't a fan of the 5.9 Milwaukee's..plesently surprised with this. $11.99 for 24 cans. love your reviews!
Thanks so much, Steven O'Donnell, and I'm glad you like it. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!
in Wisconsin icehouse also just started releasing 6.9 percent cans just like Milwaukee's Best ice.
I will definitely be having "an eye out" for the new one, GroveDog1995. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!
Before some years ago my experience with beast ice was a bad one. But after hearing they changed it, I tried it again, for 6.9% abv, it's a really light beer and it's not foul tasting like my first experience with it was. And they sell them for .99 cents for a 24oz can. Good Review Ron
Thanks, DV, but the beer is now back to 5.9%. The 6.9% was a failure, sales wise.
I'm drinking a 6.9 right now, that must be why it's a buck a can lol
I am so excited for this! I wish we got the quart cans in New England! The biggest can around here is 25 ounces!
Yes, I think you'd be pleased with the quart cans, BG.
Hey Ron, I just picked up a 12 pack of this and I LOVE IT!!!! Man thank you for all your help educating me on beer past and present seeing I'm only 24 hahaha. I've tried my share of beers since I've been watching your videos and I personally prefer your reviews. You know your brew man. Have a good day and I'll drink one for you!
Thanks so much, bh92. I appreciate your support!
I liked this more than I thought I would. It's a nice beer. Cheers sir.
I like it, and I'm glad it's back to 5.9%, Life.
I'm on the hunt now!! Thanks for the review!!
Good luck, with the hunt, and you're welcome! Thanks for watching!
every best ice can here in nw washington state is now 6.9% except the 18 packs. Im assuming 18 packs sell slower and are back stocked in the warehouse here.
Yes, that's probably the situation.
always enjoy your videos
not sure if you take requests but if you haven't tried red hook audible ale you should
Yes, I have tried it, and I sure did like it, after it grew on me. I did a video and a follow up video, on it. Thanks for watching, Eric Serrano. I appreciate it!
trying this gem Tonite...gets job done..great taste.. we'll see what happens in the morning
I hope the morning went well.
Woah! What?! 6.9% ABV??? Wow, that's revolutionary for an ice beer. That takes MBI into malt liquor territory in terms of ABV. MBI is hard, but not impossible, to find in Chico, California, so I'll be watching for it. Thumbs up for this!
Thanks for watching, Timothy Truby. I appreciate it! Well, I hope you find it!
I found it. I'm pretty sure my source bottle shop (or the distributor) for 12 packs of MBI replaced all of the 5.9% ABV with 6.9% because surprisingly not only was the 6.9% available but all of the 5.9% was gone.
Regarding the price, MBI was for a long time $5.49 per 12 pack of 12 oz. cans. It recently went up to $6.49. This new recipe is $6.99 per 12 pack of 12 oz. cans. Certainly it is competitive but no longer the lowest priced.
Taste wise..... just wow. There is a precedent for this sort of increase in ABV if you look to A-B's Natty Daddy, which is an 8.0% ABV version of Natural Ice at 5.9%. Natty Daddy is very comparable to its ice beer variant and is a reasonable increase of both ABV and taste. Most importantly, if you don't like Natty Daddy you can still buy Natty Ice. Compared to the 5.9% MBI the 6.9% is noticeably more bitter, tastes and smells strongly of alcohol, and is just not enjoyable. Whoever approved this was completely removed from what has been Milwaukee's Best Ice for decades, and made no effort to align the 5.9% and 6.9% versions.
What a fail by Miller. I'm really disappointed. As far as the Ice Beer Wars go we're back to DEFCON 4.
Ha-ha. Well, I think they should have Milwaukee's Best Ice and Milwaukee's Best High Ice (6.9%). Something like that.
I prefere this 6.9% version to the 5.9%. Picked me up a 30 pack for $15. That is a great deal for 30 6.9% beers. It tastes pretty much the same ss the 5.9%. How can you not like higher abv? Lol. Thanks for the review!
I don't mind heavy abv, but I didn't care for the heavier body, Cameron Miller. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!
Once I found the 6.9%, I was ready to buy a 12 pack. I also bought a six of the 5.9% to compare. To me, the 6.9% is smoother and has a slight representation of the 4.3% premium. The 5.9% now seems a little harsh to me but the nostalgia will always be there. I even tried mixing half and half each. Best of both worlds. I still like both versions for what they are.
Great review, and this is how I found out the news. keep it up, man. Cheers!
Thanks, TLC. I'm glad you enjoyed the new Milwaukee's Best Ice, and cheers back to you!
Ohhhh looks like I need to find this beauty, love ice beers
You might like it, and I think you'll appreciate its odd qualities.
good review as always any thoughts on genesee ice I see its on sale here now I'm not really familier with it
I have had Genesee Ice, and I have a video review for it. We can't get it, here, either.
Milwaukee's Best Ice has been my beer of choice for the last seven years (I'm 26). I saw the new recipe in a store tonight and I was shocked. The idea that they would change the alcohol percentage and taste of my favorite beer is a tragic thing to me. I drink 4 every night and now that the percentage and calories have gone up, I may have to find something else.
I think they made a big mistake, Ivan Sarafanov. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!
I just tried this for the first time and it was really good I really like the APV and taste for the money . But Bud Ice had got to be my favorite because when its nice and cold it's so smooth and drinkable. I almost with they had a Bud Ice Extra or Heavy or something like that with a 6.9 percent APV. You can taste the corn in there with this one differently just like most other Miller products and it kinda reminds me of a Steel Reserve but way more drinkable and only 1.1% lees APV. Another wonderful review by the way Ron, Thanks! I'm enjoying your content. :) $2.77 for a 4 pack of 16 OZ's at H-E-Butts here in San Antonio.
You're welcome, superapple, and I appreciate your support. I think Bud Ice is clearly the most popular ice beer, in the New Orleans area.
I was going to inform you of this beer on a random video of yours, figured I better see if you already knew lol I picked up two the other night, still in the fridge, have yet to try it. Took me off guard when I saw the 6.9 Nice Vid
Thanks, TT, and I hope you like it!
When I want to appreciate my alcoholic genes and get drunk cheap... this beer does it for me. I love micro brews and craft beers, but sometimes you got to bite the bullet and drink the 'white bread crust mixed with vodka and water'. 4 of these guys and I'm pretty toasted. Great review!
Oh! My gosh! Four? Thanks, and I appreciate you watching, JonBaileyMusic!
The ABV in my area is 5.9%
Yes, this particular abv level only lasted about a year.
Great review love this new formula
Thanks, and I'm glad you like it. I appreciate you watching, TheMachine21!
For home drinking Milwaukee's Best Ice has been my go to. As a consumer my points were price/alcohol content. I'm not sure I follow the higher direction, I actually enjoyed the taste of 5.9% MBI. I just drank my first 6.9% can and your right, the grain type flavors are higher, I may be putting these new cans in my colder mini fridge to kinda dull the burst of flavor and remain with the product for the alcohol %. I am very used to the old recipe, and I almost kinda feel more full off the new beer ...will need to experience the new beer on different days besides today to know for sure.
Well, I say to go in whatever beer direction you feel led to go. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it, Brandon Blazer!
I have to look for this one.
I hope you can find it.
Just bought a 12 pack to try. Will see how it tastes. Just tried the new "Lager" and it is a decent regular tasting type of beer. Hope you had no damage from those tornadoes. We are going to be down in New Orleans on March 6th.
No, no damage, thank God. In March? I sure hope you all have a great and safe time! I think you'll probably enjoy this new Milwaukee's Best Ice, Kirk Miller. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!
Good video Ron, btw don't be hangin around that Greyhound bus stop.
Sometimes, during Carnival season, I will go to Union Station, to use their restrooms (open 24 hours).
Ill look for this here in Mobile, If not am traveling to Louisiana or Georgia to get this brew.
It's certainly NOT worth traveling to get.
Jean H Pierre it will be in your area within no time if your local stores already sell the old recipe.
Danny Cunniff
let's hope so
It is all about sales, they thought, well make it 6.9 and make people want to try and or buy it because it has more alcohol. Stand out from the crowd. You make like it or you may not, but in this day with some many major and micro brews you have to try and stand out. BTW..I am drinking one for the first time and agree with the review. :) Cheers.
Yes, I think that's it- to differentiate themselves, a bit. Thanks for watching, flipalot24. I appreciate it!
When I went to Piggly Wiggly today after work today to pick up Hamm's for our upcoming examination, I saw 24 ounce cans of the Milwaukee's Best Ice for .99 cents. I couldn't believe it. Needless to say, if I enjoy this product, it will probably make an appearance on some upcoming examinations. Great video, and cheers!
Thanks, and I am glad you 1.) found that beer, and 2.) you enjoyed this video review.
I never cared much for the Best Ice at 5.9%. I usually preferred the Icehouse due to better flavor. I will look for the 6.9% version though. I also like the fact that the premium went to 4.8% from 4.3%. I might have to give that a whirl as well. Good review Jay!
Thanks, Stuart. Well, I was satisfied with the 5.9%, and I don't see this new one being particularly successful.
Really good beer , nice review Theriot
Thanks, ramiro sanchez. I appreciate you watching!
code: F (Saturday) 4 (Ft. Worth, TX)
The Beast's chest got a lot hairier with this revamp. 6.9 ABV is 17% more than the old version.
That $1.75 actually buys you 433 calories if you drink the whole 32-oz. can.
After work this afternoon I stopped at three places but none had single cans of the new Beast. Speedway had a 12-pack of cans for only $5.99 but I'd like to dip my toe in the water to see how I like it before diving into a multi-pack.
P.S. - thought about doing a taste challenge between MBI and Miller Fortune?
I've not thought about doing that, William. Hey, thanks for wall the good information, and you're right about the price vs. calories trade-off. What was I thinking?
I got to find this and see nice review ..............CHEERS
Thanks, and I bet you'd like it. Cheers back to you!
nice score on tickets..
That's for sure. Yeah, see what happens, in the morning...
Wasn't worth it..too much sugar I think..was a little uncomfortable lol
173 calories per 12 oz serving... So a 32oz can is closer 500 calories than 173! Lol
Yes, this is like a liquid meal! Thanks for watching, Watupal. I appreciate it!
i got the 30pack, its decent. they were out of my SR 211 12 pack so i got this one
I'm glad you sort of liked it, Danny P (DannyP8534). Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!
Picked up a 4 pack of pounders of the new recipe Milwaukee's Best Ice today for $2.39. Drinking my first one right now...wow, you can definitely taste the alcohol! They had it sitting right next to the old 5.9% MBI. After the initial punch of the alcohol it smoothed out for me and it is quite good.
Hey, I'm glad you like it, BCR!
i wish they would have done a play on the old horse drawn label. the new formula is a touch too strong. its good for the quart can but for a case, it gets old.
I agree with you, on both points.
I saw this review a few weeks ago Ron, I thought I would buy it since I seen it at Wal Mart for $6.97 a 12 pack. I'm drinking my second one now. I think it tastes pretty good, maybe because I drank 5 Bass ales. Oh well I think I should cut down on my drinking a bit, Cheers.
5 Bass Ales...Yes, please cut down! Cheers back to you, Ralph.
If you drank that whole can I bet you wish you didn't, 6.9 is a serious business!
I drank the whole thing, but not too quickly. After having it, I felt like I'd eaten food. Too heavy!
NamePendin'78
Oh, I did try it, in 2009, and it was a living nightmare, although I did finish that 24-oz. can.
Hey Ron, Cool review. Would you consider this to be strong enough to be called a high gravity malt liquor, or just a malt liquor? Cheers.
I'd say that it falls between traditional malt liquors and the high-gravity class. Thanks, Ralph!
All I sip is natty ice 6.9!!
Oh, you mean Natural Ice 5.9%. Yes, I really like it, too. Thanks for watching, American Lowlife. I appreciate it!
Ronald Theriot: Hey good video, I enjoyed it! I realized my mistake but was too lazy to come back and fix it lol. Ya I ment the MBI 6.9. I'll keep checking your vids, seem like a cool dude!
Mr. Theriot I believe I am the only one who enjoys the new formula. I always thought the old 5.9% had a very odd sourness to it (a weird side flavor profile). This does have that punch to it however its a much cleaner flavor in my opinion this time around.
Well, I'm glad you like it, shaesham. And, I will certainly retry it, coming up. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!
Never got to try this stronger recipe. Curious to know how different it was. I'm kinda glad they went back to 5.9... 6.9 seems a little unnecessary, and I imagine it affected the smoothness.
It's was harsher and fairly unpleasant. Thankfully, it only stayed around about a year. Thanks for watching, A Nightmare's Requiem. I appreciate it!
Boy, do I wish I could find this beer. I love the Milwaukee's Best Lager, and I would love to try this. Unfortunately, I have never seen it...the old or the new recipe. Anyways, great review as always, and cheers!
Sorry you all can't get it. Thanks!
I think it has a better taste than the 5.9
Perhaps, but the body and the harshness is unpleasant, relative to the former 5.9% offering, I think. Thanks for watching, Madfox Natureman. I appreciate it!
drank dis months ago survival times
awesome for the price and hooks a solid buzz
Yes, but too strong, now, I'm afraid.
I'm drinking 5.9 version of this it is great
Oh! I love that one, mossberg451. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!
A friend today is telling me this ICE beer is going back to 5.9 from the current 6.9. I am not pleased as I think the new recipe tastes better. Have you heard anything?
Yes, it was announced, by MillerCoors, that it's back to 5.9%, immediately. Thanks for watching, coldbeerlover. I appreciate it!
do you prefer this or Busch ice ?
Definitely, Busch Ice. Thanks for watching, Kent Brockman. I appreciate it!
Good review
Thanks a lot, Arkansas Beer reviews. I appreciate it!
I can get the regular Milwaukee's Best, but its 3.2% alc by weight, I dont believe ive seen the Ice one, Good Review RT
The alcohol level on that one has been upped to 4.8% in the USA, not including Oklahoma. Thanks, JFtBRG!
Ronald Theriot Of course Oklahoma isn't included, Your Welcome
Jesus Christ, you really know your beer. One day I will be as awesome as you sir. Excuse me while I go practice!
It's all from reading about beer, TwiTch. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!
good review, friend!
Thanks, you, kristi kramer!
We got it in TODAY!! can't wait to try it. even if i don't care for it. I hope its ok. I even mentioned to the boss i saw this video on it. The Red Line on the top reminds me of a copy of AB doing the 25 oz big can.. lol
Yes, the red line reminds me, of the same thing. I hope you like it, Jeff.
I like the new changes, would have been better if the Seahawks won that game too.
No, I was happy with the Saints winning it. Thanks for watching, landonluschei. I appreciate it!
Been anxiously awaiting this review since I saw this last weekend for the first time. I did buy the 12 pack and had a similar reaction as your first sip. Wow, strong alcohol presence. Hmmm. I liked it overall and thought it was good, just a tad harsh with the alcohol. Basically, I agreed with everything you said in the review. Spot on. Unfortunately, an imperial lager isn't really my thing. 5.9 ice beers and malt liquors that top out at 6.0 are at the top end of where ABV needs to be for a lager. Beyond that, it's really going for something else (quick, cheap buzz beer), imo. Count me with those who preferred the 5.9 version. The new 6.9 is not something I would purchase again. Maybe a single every now and then, or, most likely not. Excellent review.
Thanks, Chris, and I am right there, with you, on this.
I drank 2 and added seltzer and I am still blasted WOW. Whwooow. Tastes better if you add seltzer.
Oh, I'd skip doing that, but I do appreciate you watching, spyralspyder. Thanks!
I just bought a 6 pack of this today and I got the 5.9% with a Feb0617 stamp and I live in Milwaukee county. I guess it was a good thing.
Yes, you must have just gotten the last of the lot. Thanks for watching, STVG71. I appreciate it!
I can't believe Pabst is more expensive then leinenkugel's original in my area.
I can't believe it, either!
31695 I believe it. Pabst has seemingly been on the rise in popularity. Since it was so cheap and college kids were buying it, perhaps the demand has brought price up. I'm okay with it, I love PBR!
My go to beer. Around here they're $1.25 or 4 for $5 . Cheapest way to get lit aka drunk! Lol
That's a great price! Thanks for watching, Lord Maul. I appreciate it!
Ronald Theriot not a problem, sir 🍻
I’m from SC and a Clemson fan! We are playing LSU tonight. Go tigers either way!
LSU did it! Thanks for watching, Justquitalready. I appreciate it!
The 6.9 abv was a good move I think, as that's the main draw of the beer.
The area Miller salesman told me, yesterday morning, that it's a hot seller, right now. Thanks for watching, MrJumbolegz. I appreciate it!
Yeah it's good but I think I like the old version better too
Yeah, maybe this was a mistake. But, time will tell.
Yeah, well were in live it's only in 12 packs right now, and all the 30 packs and 6 packs of tall boys are the old recipe still.
I read Milwaukees best is taking heat now for putting the 6.9 on billboards. So they might change it again, at least the advertising. I don't mind the stuff lol, my old man sipped blaztz and red dog. 😂😂
Yeah, I read those reports, too. Well, I love Blatz & Red Dog, but neither one is sold in Louisiana, anymore.
Ronald Theriot I think I can still get a 24 pack of Blatz at a small grocery store in my town. Only place I've ever seen it.
Tried the new 6.9% abv Icehouse a while back and I thought it was terrible. I decided to try the MBI 6.9% today and I was actually blown away by how clean the taste is, I must say this will be my new go to Budget Brew.
I find it too strong, for everyday drinking, Taylor Green. I'm glad you like it, though. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!
I bought a 12 pack of the new BEAST LAGER. Really enjoyed it; great value for taste to price ratio.
Also, Boston Lager has had an off taste to me the last year or so.
What caused that off taste, I wonder? I would like to try the Milwaukee's Best Premium (4.8%), soon.
They only have 5.9 cans here in indiana
Well, the 6.9% version only lasted about a year, if it was that long. Everyone is back to the 5.9%, Kyle Ranard. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!
Budweiser over this. & Happy Halloween!
I agree, and the same back to you. Thanks for watching, dreadless afflection. I appreciate it!
I love Milwaukee's Best Ice!! I can't wait to find this new version in my area so i can get a whole 24pk of it!!
Yes, it's really spreading, now. The news ones, popping up, everywhere!
5.9 that rings a bell ....big difference now being a 6.9av?!?!?!
trippy
Yes, a big difference, for sure.
First of all guy, it's called BEAST ice, and it's only purpose is to get you drunk.
Some will say that. Thanks for watching, John Doe. I appreciate it!
Damn it was 6.9%? i just bought this and it's 5.9% oh well.. it's cheap and gets the job done! i honestly don't mind the taste. Not like its bad but of course it's not the best. Great review like always.
They upped it to 6.9%, but that only lasted about six months, after so many people complained about that. Thanks for watching, SeeTheKarma. I appreciate it!
Wow I didn’t know you couldn’t talk about the alcohol 🍷 content until 94
Yeah, the restrictions used to be so crazy.
When I can buy a 12 pack for under $7 I'll take it.
I surely would! Thanks for watching, 31695. I appreciate it!
enough beating around the bush, when are the 64oz cans coming out! lol.
Ha-ha. We won't ever see that.
why did they change the recipe? why mess with a good thing
That's my feeling on it, too.
I actually liked the old recipe. Do not understand the need to change it. Why not just make another beer with a new name? Remember old Pabst. Now it's not your father's Pabst.
I didn't know Pabst Blue Ribbon had changed, but I agree with you about this ice beer, apechedisco. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!
Hmm, Maybe it's just me. When Pabst brewed in Milwaukee it seemed to taste better than it does after Miller bought Pabst
Favorite beer is ruined I caught the guy stocking it today when I went to get my 5.9%, I told him where is the 5.9%, he said well we are switching this now. Grabbed the last 12 pack of the 5.9% after work tmrw I'm looking for the 5.9% and buying it all out. Not happy about this crap.
I think they might have made a big mistake. Thanks for watching, Andrew Langworthy. I appreciate it!
this is garbage. im a big fan of the 5.9 mb ice. i still find it at my local store but they said its gonna be gone soon. ugh. i notice a big change in flavor and can taste the 1% alcohol jump.
I'm sorry you don't like it, Ted Hakes. Well, at 6.9%, I can't see me buying it, much, anymore. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!
I can get 5.9 16oz but 24 12 40s is 6.9
Soon, it will all be 6.9%, CS510.
yea but the dude still has mad cases of 6packs
taste breaded chicken huh
Okay. Thanks for watching, David I Gonzalez. I appreciate it!
almost a hg 7percnt imo is a hg
I would agree with that.
when I first picked this up in Lafayette la I was pumped...6.9ABV at 1.39 a quart... great right?... wrong ....... after a couple times drinking this shit you find out that it is really nasty stuff..... like make u shit yellow pudding stuff.... stay away from this one folks
I prefer the 5.9% version, for sure. Thanks for watching, MR P. I appreciate it!
i thought i liked beast ice but the last 3 or 4 times it was nasty taste old was no where near as good as icehouse or genesee ice
H'mmm, that's strange.
Don't want to be a picky bastard but your "pour" technique is awful. The beer should be poured down the side of the glass and finished with a straight pour for the head (or lack thereof). I have been drinking the Beast for many years because it is a tolerable well priced product if you want to maintain a budget. I just believe that the pour is essential weather you imbibe rocket fuel or a fine craft brew. Guinness, for instance has a class on this subject as the presentation is everything when being served in a commercial establishment. Call me a beer snob on a budget if you will.
Well, of course, Guinness does have that information for their beer, but, on the other hand, companies, such as Anheuser-Busch have very detail information, discussing why beer should be aggressively poured, in the middle, in order to achieve a big head of foam. So, I would consider my pouring technique to be exquisitely correct. Thanks for watching, George L Wagner. I appreciate it!
His pour technique might not be perfect but the reason that Guinness focuses so much on the pouring of their beer versus other beers is because it's carbonated with nitrogen, in the case of the Guinness cans with the little widget ball inside. There is a completely different way to pour it, you have to pour it extremely aggressively because if you poured it like a regular beer you'd achieve no head at all, so it's important for Guinness to differentiate this.
In the case of Milwaukee's Best Ice, though, hell, you're probably best pouring it directly down your throat.
you're an idiot