Shock Top End of the World Midnight Wheat Ale

Anheuser-Busch. Worst beer company in the world. Before being taken over by InBev (and even after), the mere thought of their beverages strikes a chord of disgust amongst those who know a REAL beer. Their long and extensive (like a turd) portfolio of beers is a who's who of why crappy beers exist.

While Anheuser-Busch kept churning out shit product after shit shit product, there was hope that this company can produce a decent beer, and the Nectar Gods finally granted mercy on a company whose track record can only be rivaled by the likes of a Jaguar Automobile. The beer in question is Shock Top, and the reason it is the only successful brand in their portfolio is for 1 simple reason; it is a Belgian-style beer. I had the opportunity to try Shock Top and to say it "shocked" (every pun intended) me would be an understatement.

As with any beer brand, there are seasonal flavors that come into the picture. Usually, they'll add extra ingredients and/or flavors or take the ingredients that makes their beer and make it in a different way.

Today's post is about their most Metal offering. End of the World Midnight Wheat Ale

Granted, the orange mascot is more of a punk than a Metalhead, but as history dictates, we owe a great debt to the Punks that can never be repaid.

I am digging the goggles \m/

It's one thing when the end of the world happens, but at midnight takes it to the \m/ HEAVY \m/ level, as long as something happens "2 Minutes to Midnight" (you know I had to reference this at some point).

Some wise words to live by.

The Official Channel 13 Beer Bottle Opener on it's maiden voyage \m/

Upon opening this bottle, I unleash the Armageddon that was promised some days ago (12/21/12).

The Iron Fist of the Nectar Gods has returned.

The tides are rising sweeping away the impurity from this planet.

The beer delivers everything the label promises. The best way to describe it is that it is clean (usually dark beers are known for being cloudy), sweet and spicy (think of eating chocolate laced with chili). The smell definitely can be misleading as it is on the sweet side, but the spicy part is hidden like a stingray ready to strike from the sands (this is what you call using your surroundings to accentuate a point, since I am from South Florida, we have this situation happening once in a while). At 6% ABV, it isn't heavy, so you can drink a couple of these and not worry about a meteor hitting your head.

Final Judgement? An average beer, especially for those who are looking for something different. If you want to celebrate the end of the world and than experience the let-down of the hype, this is the perfect beverage for you.