Steel Reserve 211 (High Gravity)
Miller Brewing Co.

I bought this to use in the slug traps I put in my garden. $2 for a 24oz can, I usually use Natty Daddy for slug traps (the slugs check in, but they can't check out..), but Natty's were sold out. I must say, what was left in the can was surprisingly drinkable. I put a second can in the freezer, and consumed it quickly before it started to ice. Not bad considering the price. I always dump out the excess Natty Daddies when filling up my slug traps, but this I'll drink. And the slugs seem to prefer it as well.

This beer is inconsistent, either that or it's my taste buds. Sometimes it tastes just okay, sometimes there's a fruity, sugary sweetness that get sickening after a few swigs. Carbonation is lower than I prefer. Would much rather have an AB Hurricane HIgh Gravity than this stuff. It packs a punch, which is the only good thing about it. Oh, and it's relatively cheap for the amount of alcohol it has. I guess that's a good thing too, but then you have to endure drinking it.

Terrible beer. For a 6 pack im suprised its more than a 6 pack of tallboys of keystone light. This just has a fake beer taste of alcohol. Don't try this skip it

You'll be going to the hospital or jail. Flip a coin. Act accordingly.

One of the nastiest beers i've ever had. Looks orange almost, or copper. no head. Its has a really gross fruity alcohol flavor, almost like super old bananas. I've gotten sick from this beer multiple times when I was younger. Would not recommend, especially for someone new to beer.

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Sampled on 3/4/2008

I used to drink two 40 oz. of these at a time for a cheap $4 buzz

About the best of the Malt Liquors- which is kinda like being King Asshole of Shit Mountain.

When cold and if you are thirsty it is not offensive, dare I say refreshing? But as it warms the worse it gets. Nice and light, sweet smell mixed with fusel alcohols. It is a light, dark urine color with sweet flavoring.
When I want to get a nice buzz after work and spend little money, this is a great gas-station go to. Careful though this is something that will leave you hungover.

Look - clear bright golden color with a nice white head
Smell and taste - malty barley and booze
Feel - slight carb, and light
Overall - actually better than I was expecting

 

cold uncooked hot dog of the beer world

Worst beer I've ever had. I've drank everything from Corona to Heineken and I have to be honest I drank one tall boy of Steel reserve after having 3 mixed drinks (I normally drink 7+) and after drinking only half of the beer I got sick to my stomach (not "drinking too much" sick but actually "having stomach cramps and pains" sick.) I will never purchase this cheap product again I would rather drink an Earthquake High Gravity Lager and that's saying something. Don't waste your money. Or should I say "save" your money because this cheap beer is absolutely terrible.

Purchased at Safeway, it's alright, just another mass-produced beer/malt liquor. Nothing special just moderately high ABV.

5 for feel because you will feel super hammered. Saw the legendary band Bongzilla while drinking one of these guys and I'll tell you this much, this beer is so shitty but it gets the job done and it gets it done fast. I am actually a big Colt 45 fan myself so I have nothing against malt liquor but this shit sucks. The main thing going for it is efficiency. Does it go well with any food? Hell no and I've had it with paneer masala. Horrible combo. Beer and Indian food? Fantastic. STEEL RESERVE and Indian food? My friend drinks two, passes out face first into the curry I worked so hard to make, then throw up outside my apartment TWICE. Still bitter about this experience tbh. Anyway, 3/5

 

 

 

 

Let's be honest. No one is drinking this beer because they want a lovely aesthetic experience. This is a beer that gets you buzzed, and what you want is a beer that gets you buzzed without being terrible. Steel Reserve fulfills that expectation. The color is a rich yellow, probably its best feature. It forms a nice head, but that dissipates quickly, with minimal lacing. It has the not-altogether-unpleasant aroma of cider with a hint of solvent. The flavor is initially malty with a somewhat chemical aftertaste that makes you hesitate to take the next drink, but you keep coming back for the promise of that buzz, and that buzz is real. As rotgut goes, Steel Reserve is quite serviceable, an acceptable way to start the evening feeling good before you move on to something of much higher quality that you can sip at your leisure the rest of the evening. It serves the same function as Natty Daddy, and which one you prefer is a matter of personal taste. You will absolutely get your money's worth from this beer as long as your expectations are realistic.

It sucks I love it