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.
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.
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.
glass may allow light to spoil the beer. The canned version is the safer choice.
it's kinda weird that I can't find any history on Mickeys malt liquor!?????/
ReplyDeleteI agree. It's strange, Noah Elmore.
DeleteHistory of brewing in Evansville, origins of Mickey's! http://historicevansville.com/site.php?id=sterling
ReplyDeleteThanks, rdk. That would be neat if Mickey's really was named after owner's wife.
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