Solstice Lager
Stella Artois

Solstice LagerSolstice Lager
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From:
Stella Artois
 
Belgium
Style:
European Pale Lager
Ranked #157
ABV:
4.5%
Score:
73
Ranked #27,711
Avg:
3.11 | pDev: 23.15%
Reviews:
40
Ratings:
92
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jun 23, 2023
Added:
Jun 01, 2020
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  4
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Ratings by ZenAgnostic:
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Reviewed by ZenAgnostic from Texas

4.58/5  rDev +47.3%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.5
12oz bottle poured into Samuel Adams perfect pint glass. Picked up from the grocery store during the COVID-19 pandemic, as part of a $10 sixer mixer. BEST BEFORE 05NOV20 printed in a black box. So this still has 4 months of freshness left in it.

Appearance - Very clear, very gold body. Small perfectly white head with decent to low retention. In terms of sharp, defined, perfect coloration, this is a marvel of the craft. 5

Smell - No scent at all? what the hell. Even a swirl generates only the faintest of corny grain and alcohol. While scentless is not what I look for in a beer, I imagine that it's probably this beers particular goal and they accomplished it masterfully. So I have to give them credit where it's due, in style. 5

Taste - More hoppy than what I'd expect from a euro lager. But only slightly. But enough to cover up that corny musk that usually accompanies these beers. Almost a faint citrusy tinge to it. As if there's a single drop of lemon in the entire bottle. Extremely faint hint that doesn't draw attention but gives character. Becomes a bit more corny and grainy as it warms. 4.5

Mouthfeel - Light, somewhat effervescent. A little too sticky for my preferences. I was hoping for a more clean, refreshing finish. Especially since that quality seems to be what they're going for in every other aspect. Fails at that task, but isn't offensive. 3.75

Overall - Not a particularly interesting beer, and offers no complexity whatsoever. However, if its goal is to be inoffensive and obstructive, then it has mastered that. It pairs well with foods as jack-of-all-trades beer, to act functionally as a palate cleanser. The culinary equivalent of wearing black. And I have to give it credit where it's due, even if it's not the type of beer I normally want. 4.5
Jun 30, 2020
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.11 by MatthewJW from Wisconsin

Jun 23, 2023
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Reviewed by pizzabutt from Maryland

3.45/5  rDev +10.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
appearance: clear gold. head when poured is good, 1-2cm, but fades quickly. minimal lacing, good nucleation.

smell: bread and honey, gentle floral hops.

taste: crackers and honey dominate. slight hops note on the finish.

feel: light, bubbly, clean, and crisp.

overall: i bought a 6 pack of this and a 6 pack of guinness blonde together. tried this, tried the blonde, tried this again and wrote a review. i definitely prefer this. it has the classic lager feel and flavors and the price of a decent one. i will definitely drink this again.
Jan 26, 2023
 
Rated: 3 by Zekenyce from New Jersey

Dec 18, 2022
 
Rated: 2.87 by Budlum from Maryland

Nov 23, 2022
 
Rated: 3.12 by AlpacaAlpaca from New York

Aug 28, 2022
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Reviewed by nickb2000 from New Hampshire

3.91/5  rDev +25.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Nucleated Pilsner
Look: Clear gold color, pouring a 1 finger head. Dissipated into a moderate ring with lacing
Smell: Some malt, hoppy citrus and sweat cereal grains
Taste: Citrus and malt up front. Fairly neutral bitterness. Fades into hoppy citrus and then into toasty cereal grains
Feel: Smooth, moderate mouthfeel with a crisp finish
Overall: Its good, very smooth easy sipper. Refreshing yet still simple.
Jul 16, 2022
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Reviewed by EdFred

2.97/5  rDev -4.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
Thinner than regular Stella, which says it feels like a watered down version of Stella.
I enjoy Stella because it's easy drinking, but this has a little less mouth-feel, less satisfying, and probably less alcohol.
I'd skip it, for regular or dark or other more flavorful, more kick-for the buck, beers.
May 27, 2022
 
Rated: 3.25 by scootercrabb from Illinois

May 15, 2022
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Reviewed by Cotati

4.01/5  rDev +28.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.25
The best "gas station beer" I've ever had. Beautiful light color smells slightly skunky with a hint of citrus. Taste is citrusy but doesn't remain all the way through. Mouth feel is a bit chalky but not awful. I actively look for this beer. I often buy it over the "craft" options. Solid choice. It's a poolside in the summer beer that destroys all other beers of those types like michelob ultra etc. Someone else said "gasoline" smell. That literally made me laugh. Must have spilled a bit on their hands at the pump.
Apr 21, 2022
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Reviewed by workingclassbrew from Wisconsin

3.05/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 5 | smell: 1.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Without ready other reviews I didn't know if this is a new Stella type or rebrand. My wife picked it up at our local Wal-Mart, the cashier exclaimed "Oh this is supposed to be real good"!, another one said "them lagers is all you really need, there so heavy".
Im expecting usual skunky foreign lager. Will See. I like the look of the bottles , and packaging. Let's pop a top. Using a small tap glass, lets pour. I took a whiff from the bottle, an smelt gasoline? Is it the wrapper? No, poured it. yes gas, putty, odd, what the heck.
Pouring. I got to say one of the most beautifull colors I've seen bright pale gold. Lots of bubbles.
Got to say, not European. Nice flavor, crisp start, slight sweetness, lemony smooth on the tongue finish. Let it sit in your mouth a bit, let it warm I get that gasoline flavor, yum. Well, I wouldnt turn it down despite the "gas". Overall not bad easy drinkin. Something different than my usual choices, overall enjoyable.
Apr 03, 2022
 
Rated: 3.08 by QuintusHorace from California

Mar 31, 2022
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Reviewed by GratefulBeerGuy from New Hampshire

3.33/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Seemed like just the right vibe for the Spring Equinox '22.

Clear, crisp, golden snappy light pale lager with a hint of citrus. Not sure if the subtle citrus is from an adjunct addition or just from the hops?. Either way, it's seriously refreshing and will pair well with just about any food.

It's very simple with crisp and grainy malt, herbal yeast and citrus, green hops way down deep in the flavor.
Mar 22, 2022
 
Rated: 3.43 by StoutAtTheDevil from Alabama

Mar 12, 2022
 
Rated: 3.29 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Feb 15, 2022
 
Rated: 3.55 by Chipwells from Georgia

Feb 12, 2022
 
Rated: 3.3 by RichardOrmiston from North Carolina

Feb 08, 2022
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Reviewed by Dustin015 from Maryland

3.33/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
L- Pale gold with moderate head that quickly dissipates. no lacing.

S- light hops and bready yeast

T- pretty standard lager pretty dry. slightly tart. kind of reminds me of budlight.

F- watery with moderate carbonation

O- Decent lager. save your money and buy light beer though.
Jan 28, 2022
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Reviewed by damnathan

1.9/5  rDev -38.9%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 1 | overall: 2
Doesn't smell good. Watery. Doesn't taste like much. WAY overpriced. I figured it'd suck like their other beers, but I thought I'd give it a chance. Will not buy again.
Jan 20, 2022
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Reviewed by Valdez_Mescalito from Michigan

4.22/5  rDev +35.7%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Year-Round Release - 6 pack
11.2 oz. bottle with best before date 20FEB22 (2/20/22) - 4.5% ABV / ? IBU
Brewed and bottled in Baldwinsville, NY
Poured into an unbranded pilsner glass

Look - Pours a dense and fluffy white head that evaporates quickly. Crystal clear, pale yellow appearance with tons of streaming bubbles.
Smell - The scent is mostly barley malt with a hint of grassy hops and maybe some lager yeast.
Taste - The taste follows the nose and there's also some lemon citrus qualities. No bitterness to speak of.
Feel - Has a thin, crisp, and somewhat chalky mouthfeel and finishes pretty dry.
Overall - The flavors are good, but the slightly chalky mouthfeel brings the drinkability down a bit.
Dec 26, 2021
Solstice Lager from Stella Artois
Beer rating: 73 out of 100 with 92 ratings