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Quilmes Beer
by F. Sot Fitzgerald Argentina- land of some of the world's most beautiful people, semi-nude beaches, and wonderful weather. I had not tried an Argentinean beer before Quilmes, and I must say, I was thrilled to have found this brown 12 ounce bottle for just $1.50 in a Hispanic section of Brooklyn. |
| While I hadn't
pined for any specific qualities in this beer, I had hoped that it was
good enough to take to parties and serve it at one of my tastings.
How hip would that make me to serve a snazzy Argentinean beer in this retro
blue and silvered labeled bottle? Damned hip, I can assure you.
Alas, Quilmes was a bit of a disappointment. As one of my fellow dipsomaniacs growled after taking a tug of it, "It has no qualities, it's like water." I agree. The bouquet reveals nearly nothing and one can taste only a bit of grain and a very slight acidic taste. It makes me wonder if this is a mostly rice-based brew with just a dash of barley or wheat pitched in. So, this lack of taste and general
thinness (it has the same color as Lite Beer from Miller) might make this
a terrific beer to drink on a blazing hot day, or when one is craving to
drink alcohol but doesn't want to smell like he's been drinking.
Beyond those rare times, though, I dare say that Quilmes is probably not
worth seeking out. (Rating **) |