Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags
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What is a American Lager?
American Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.
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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Michelob Ultra
Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
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.
◌ 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.
◐ 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.
◑ 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.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Michelob Ultra