Michelob ULTRA - Fruit Infused Beer

by Joanne Lutynec, Posted Apr 29th 2007 @ 1:01PM

Between now and Labor Day, Anheuser-Busch will be selling Michelob ULTRA Fruit Infused Beers - a line-up of three new flavors available in a 12-bottle variety pack, or a single flavor 6-pack. The flavors include Pomegranate Raspberry, Lime Cactus and Tuscan Orange Grapefruit.

From their website, they recommend certain food pairings for each flavor. They state:

Pomegranate Raspberry: Serve with marinated pork and fresh vegetables. The subtle hint of berry in the beer plays off the tenderness of the meat and the light carbonation brings out the flavors in most grilled vegetables.

Tuscan Orange Grapefruit: Serve with lighter foods such as salads and grilled chicken. The tanginess of grapefruit and clean citrus taste enhances the overall flavor of these dishes.

Lime Cactus: Serve with ethnic fare such as spicy chorizo-based dish or carne asada tacos because the beer balances the dishes' heat and brings out the subtle smokiness. It also pairs well with seafood.

Though it sounds good in theory, I will reserve judgment until I'm able to sample them myself. Don't be too quick to judge until you've tried them though - remember what happened with Miller Chill not too long ago?

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Filed Under: Ingredients, Drink Recipes, New Products
Tags: america, anheuser busch, beer, fruit, fruit infused, labor day, lime catus, michelob ultra, MichelobUltra

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9-29-2007 @1:34PM mike said... I just tried the Lime Cactus. I am truly a beer lover and I must say I've tasted a few I didn't care for but never have I ever poured out a beer before finishing the bottle. Lime Cactus may be the worst swill I've ever tasted. Never will it pass my lips again.
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10-07-2007 @12:51AM Paula Shearan said... I tried the catus lime and really liked it and I was in Rio Vista, Ca. I live in Indio/Palm Springs area and want to know where I can buy these different ultra light beers here. Does anyone know? Let me know
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11-03-2007 @7:03PM Marcia Amshoff said... We went through the Bud plant in ST Louis and tried the new Michelob Ultra fruit flavors. I LOVE the pomegranite raspberry but have been unable thus far to find it or the Tuscan Orange in any store between there and Texas. If someone knows where to find it...I'd sure like to know. I have not yet tried the Lime Cactus but probably will by default.
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1-06-2008 @12:41AM Jess said... I'm not a huge beer fan. The boyfriend tries to get me to try all sorts of weird stuff that he drinks and i hate it. But I really enjoyed the Cactus Lime Michelob. Maybe it was because it was "lighter" than what he drinks--maybe I've just gotten used to things that taste like beer. I love a good glass of wine or a soco cola, just not a huge beer girl. But, I'll definitely be buying more of them.
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1-06-2008 @9:51PM Angie said... Just tried the pomegranate beer in December. TERRIBLE!!
I like michelob ultra. I love pomegranates.
Beer tasted horrible. Tasted very watered down. Sounded good at the time, but what a waste of money.
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