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United States · Amber Lager · 6.2% ABV
75%
Overall similarity
hopIQ take
Great Lakes Eliot Ness if you want a fuller amber with real backbone,
Ragin' Bull if you want something lighter and easier to session.
Both hit the same IBU floor at 22, but Eliot Ness's extra 1.2% ABV actually registers—you'll feel the difference in mouthfeel and finish. Ragin' Bull won't fight you; Eliot Ness asks you to pay attention.
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Tasting notes
Great Lakes Eliot Ness Amber Lager
Eliot Ness has a toasty, almost bread-crust sweetness that sits in your mouth for a beat. There's a subtle caramel backbone that keeps it from feeling thin, and the finish has this dry, slightly mineral quality that makes you want another sip. It's the kind of amber lager that feels intentional—not complicated, but built.
Ragin' Bull
Ragin' Bull is straightforward and clean—it drinks like a lager should, with just enough amber character to add a whisper of grain sweetness. The body is noticeably lighter than Eliot Ness, almost delicate by comparison. It's the beer you forget you're drinking, which is exactly the point on a long night.
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