Monday, June 18, 2012

Mickey's Fine Malt Liquor




Mickey's Fine Malt Liquor, acquired by Miller Brewing Company from Pabst Brewing
Company in their famous 1999 mega-deal, has a 5.6% alcohol level, which is high for
beer, but not particularly so for malt liquor (extra-strong beer).  Miller does not indicate
when Mickey's was first introduced, nor do they provide any information about what
company first made it, so this remains a mystery to me.  Mickey's Ice, with 5.8%
alcohol is also sold in some markets.  Mickey's is sold in the famous barrel-shaped 12
oz. bottle (6 packs) and in 40 oz. bottles.  It is also available in 16 oz. and 24 oz. cans. 
The drinker will notice that Mickey's has a light, fruity (almost citrus) taste and has a
more regular beer taste than a strong or harsh malt liquor flavor, and this is probably
part of it's appeal.  Mickey's is also famous for it's "fighting hornet" logo character.  I
would highly recommend giving this beer a chance.  You might just become a fan.
Mickey's is not advertised on television, but one might find point-of-sale advertisements
in liquor stores.
A NOTE:  It is recommended that Mickey's not be drunk from the bottle as the green
glass may allow light to spoil the beer.  The canned version is the safer choice.

4 comments:

  1. it's kinda weird that I can't find any history on Mickeys malt liquor!?????/

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  2. History of brewing in Evansville, origins of Mickey's! http://historicevansville.com/site.php?id=sterling

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  3. Thanks, rdk. That would be neat if Mickey's really was named after owner's wife.

    RJT

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