Natural Ice (118.3cl, 5.9%)

Natural Ice is an ice-brewed American lager from Anheuser-Busch, sold in a 40oz bottle at 5.9% ABV. It is made with a blend of premium American-grown and imported hops and a grain bill of malt and corn. The distinguishing step is ice-brewing: the beer is chilled below freezing, ice crystals form and are removed, concentrating the liquid. This gives a slightly elevated alcohol content and a smoother mouthfeel than conventionally brewed lagers in the same price tier. The aroma is led by sweet corn, with faint honeyed bread and light cereal grain. The palate is corn-forward and light-bodied, with a faint tingle, a mild metallic note and a raw-dough character. The finish is short and clean, slightly astringent, with a dry, grainy impression.