Name: Stella Artois
Brewer: Stella Artois (Leuven, Belgium)
Classification: Euro Pale Lager
Alcohol: 5%
Thoughts: I've been saving Stella Artois until I was at a restaurant and it was the only option for me. That time came when I needed to call on Stella. However, the picture I took was too dark, but the beer looked just like the one above. It was a pale yellowish-gold color with a lovely light, white head. The smell is nothing impressive as you can imagine from a mass produced beer that is shipped all over the world. I think I have let my feelings be known on the topic of mass produced beer so I will not bother you with them here. The aroma is grainy, almost like cherrios with a dash of grassy hops. Now I am about to blow your mind. I like the taste of this beer. What!?! Yes, I said I like the taste of this beer. It is a little bland, but it is wet and clean and very drinkable. The pale malts, slight bitterness and refreshing crispness create a flavor that is easy going and likable. I know I don't seem like the person to really like Stella Artois, but I have said before that I feel Euro Lagers have a place in the beer world. This is one of the best Euro Lagers too. But (a big but), there is no complexity and no challenge in drinking this beer therefore the score won't be so high.
Rating: 79/100
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