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Michelob Ultra

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AB InBev's premium light lager — positioned as the active lifestyle beer. Ultra-low carbs, clean grain character and a crisp, dry finish. Michelob Ultra surpassed Bud Light as America's fastest-growing beer brand in the 2020s.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Mild6 IBU
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmineralwheat
clean
mineral
wheat
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose is subtle and restrained, leading with clean grain and soft bread notes characteristic of a well-executed light lager.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Michelob Ultra

◎ Appearance

Michelob Ultra displays a pale, crystalline golden hue that is brilliantly clear and transparent. The white head is minimal and dissipates quickly, typical of the light lager category. Aggressive carbonation is evident through fine, persistent bubbles that create an effervescent visual presentation.

pale goldencrystal clearminimal headhighly carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is subtle and restrained, leading with clean grain and soft bread notes characteristic of a well-executed light lager. There is virtually no hop presence, and minimal yeast-derived aromatics, allowing the stripped-down grain character to emerge unobstructed. The overall impression is neutral and approachable rather than complex.

clean grainsoft breadneutralminimal hops

◐ Taste

The palate enters light and crisp with delicate malt sweetness and cereal notes that transition seamlessly into a bone-dry finish. Mid-palate remains clean and smooth with negligible bitterness (10 IBU), allowing the grainy character to dominate without any harsh edges. The ultra-low carbohydrate profile is perceptible in the lean, stripped-down mouthfeel.

lightcrispdrysmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is short, clean, and refreshingly dry with no lingering aftertaste or astringency. The beer maintains its crisp character through the conclusion, delivering the promised refreshment without any cloying sweetness or residual bitterness.

cleandryrefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
72
Taste
75
Appearance
78
Finish
80
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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Food Pairing

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