Ames Lager
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I think it tastes more like a typical American light beer (e.g. - Busch Latte) with a little more flavor. Clone Fest tasted like a bad Budweiser to me.
Glad we have options. I would go with the way above the other way around, especially since I prefer malty. Will definitely try the IPA, but I have to be in the mood for one. Sours -- hard pass.
Hy-Vee employees are mostly minimum wage and uninformed. Unless you heard it directly from someone with a black badge on. Then maybe a 25/75 chance they know what they're talking about.
I haven’t found any Cyclone beers recently so I’ve decided to work through the other WestO varieties on the shelves to force a restock. I’m enjoying the WestO fest, a Marzen that’s pretty good. Coco Stout is awesome. Hope the restock includes Ames Lager.
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I was told that Altoona Hy-Vee has had a good supply of Ames Lager. That is where my friend/tailgate neighbor picked it up. (He lives in Johnston and couldn't find any there.) It was split down the middle for our tailgate. Busch/Bud Light drinkers preferred the Ames Lager. Those of that preferred maltier beers chose the Clone Fest. Both groups like Legend. I am actually impressed that all 3 were good (not great, but good). If I find the Vodka it will be in the RV as well.
I would compare it to Bud Fat, but with more actual beer flavor and less carbonation (so not as filling).
The first one, I thought was OK. Having had a few now at different settings, it's growing on me - getting better. I think this is my go to lager now.
To me, it tasted like a better tasting Miller High Life. A full flavor lager.
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Why are people comparing CLone Fest to Ames Lager? They're different kinds of beer? It's like saying my chicken wings on Saturday were better than the neighbor's brat patties. You can't really compare the two.
1. Legend
2. Clone Fest
3. Ames Lager
I'll probably buy Ames Lager most though because they're all good and I'll drink about any beer. I'm typically a Busch Light drinker but love Oktoberfest and Pumpkin (not spice) beers.
2. Clone Fest
3. Ames Lager
I'll probably buy Ames Lager most though because they're all good and I'll drink about any beer. I'm typically a Busch Light drinker but love Oktoberfest and Pumpkin (not spice) beers.
Probably should have started a different thread to include all 3. I just stated my preferences, but I would agree all 3 are different beers. Can't go wrong with any of them for a tailgate
