Icehouse Edge American Ice Lager (71cl, 8%)

An American-style ice lager at 8% ABV in a 24-ounce can, brewed by Miller Brewing Co. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and introduced in 2012. It was discontinued in 2021. The beer is made by cooling below freezing until ice crystals form, then removing them to concentrate flavour and alcohol. The grain bill uses barley malt supplemented with corn syrup, with hop extract providing restrained bitterness. This freeze-distillation step distinguishes it from standard malt liquors that reach similar ABV through adjunct loading. The nose has sweet roasted corn, light caramel, a faint spruce-like hop note and subtle nutmeg warmth. The palate is sweet and grain-forward, with creamy corn and sugary malt, restrained alcohol warmth and a zesty, faint bitterness. The finish is medium in length, drying with corn husk and light boozy warmth.