Red Stripe Beer (12 oz bottle)
Item Purchased: Red Stripe Beer (12 oz bottle)
Location Purchased: South Loop Club / 1 E. Balbo / Chicago, IL
Price: $4.75 + tax
Review: Bottle short and stubby, and giving the illusion that it is a medium to dark beer, Red Stripe is a pleasure with mystery. The small brown bottle, wasting no glass on fancy long necks or paper on labels (it’s printed right on the bottle), fits snugly in my hand and usually stays there until a rapid succession of sips empties it. The taste is always refreshing and unless you have ever poured your Red Stripe into a glass, you would think that this beer was a medium amber in hue. I suppose that the bottle plays a large part in misleading the general public. If you have ever enjoyed the fine taste of Red Stripe on tap though, you know that the lager is extremely light…almost albino. A tricky little tasty thing it is!
The back of the bottle says that Red Stripe reflects the culture and people of Jamaica. I’m not sure how true this is. I am from Milwaukee and I would hate it if Miller Brewing Company claimed to represent and reflect everything I am about. One thing is for sure, though. Red Stripe does reflect a pleasurable after-work drinking experience that aids me in winding down and relaxing over friendly conversation and complaints.
Take a minute for some of your own self-reflection. Enjoy a Red Stripe!
Rating: 4.25 / 5
April 1st, 2007 at 11:43 am
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November 12th, 2007 at 3:21 pm
I have to agree with Kevin. Jamaican Red Stripe beer is a delightful light beer that will hook you once you’ve had a taste. I also agree that it is not indicative or representational of all Jamaicans. But nothing is. We tend to generalize in our statements, but it is okay. The slogan, if you will, on the bottle, should be taken in the spirit it was given. The same way Canadians know when people talk about “Americans” they are not referring to them, even thougt they are a part of North America. See how that works?