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United States · Amber Lager · 6.2% ABV
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Great Lakes Eliot Ness if you want a malty, full-bodied amber with presence,
Ragin' Bull if you want something lighter and cleaner.
The extra 1.2% ABV in Eliot Ness isn't huge, but you'll feel it—there's real heft in the glass. Both sit at 22 IBUs, so bitterness isn't the differentiator; it's about body and how the caramel backbone lands.
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Great Lakes Eliot Ness Amber Lager
Eliot Ness hits you with toasted bread crust and caramel up front, the kind of malt-forward character that makes you sit with it for a second. There's a slight sweetness that doesn't cloy, just enough residual sugar to remind you this is a proper lager. The finish is clean but lingers—not sharp, just present. This is the beer you order when you want substance.
Ragin' Bull
Ragin' Bull is leaner, crisper, more straightforward. The malt is there but quieter, letting a gentle breadiness come through without ceremony. It's the kind of beer that slides down easy, doesn't ask much of you. The body is tighter, the finish snappier. You could drink three of these without thinking about it.
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