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Cutlass if you want to drink light and session-friendly,
Great Lakes Eliot Ness if you want richness and staying power.
Both hit the same IBU sweet spot at 22, so bitterness won't separate them—it's all about that 1.45% ABV gap. Cutlass slides down like a session beer that respects the style; Eliot Ness arrives with more malt backbone and a warmth that lingers. Pick based on whether you're settling in for several or savoring one.
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Tasting notes
Cutlass
Cutlass feels intentional at 4.75%—it's a lager that knows its lane. You get genuine amber character without heaviness: toasted grain, a whisper of caramel, clean finish. It's crisp enough to repeat, substantial enough to taste like beer. Heavy Seas nailed the restraint here; this isn't watered down, just honest.
Great Lakes Eliot Ness Amber Lager
Eliot Ness carries itself with more authority. The extra ABV translates to a fuller malt presence—bread crust, slight toffee, a touch of that classic Cleveland water minerality. Bitterness is low-key at 22 IBU, so malt dominates. It's a lager that asks you to slow down, not chug through.
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