Michelob Ultra N/A

Michelob Ultra N/A is a non-alcoholic take on the light, low-calorie lager style the Ultra name is known for. The details on file give only the brand and category, so the specifics below describe what to expect from non-alcoholic light lagers in general, not a measured profile of this bottle. Styles like this usually pour pale straw to light gold with a quick-fading white head. They rely on a clean, crisp body rather than heavy malt or hop character. Expect a faint grainy, cereal-like malt note, with little or no hop bitterness. Hop aroma tends to be minimal, perhaps a trace of grass or light citrus. Non-alcoholic lagers often finish a little sweeter or more worty than their full-strength counterparts because the alcohol is absent, so a very cold serve helps keep them tasting dry and snappy. Carbonation is typically lively, which gives the beer its refreshing, easy-drinking feel. The brief gives no ABV or IBU figures, so treat any bitterness or strength claims as unconfirmed until you check the label. Serve it well chilled, at roughly 36 to 40°F (2 to 4°C). Light lagers lose their appeal as they warm, and a colder serve keeps the malt sweetness in check and the carbonation brisk. A tall pilsner glass or a slim pint glass shows off the color and clarity and holds the head. Pour at an angle, then straighten the glass to build a modest foam cap. A bottle drunk straight is also normal for a beer of this type, though the glass releases more of the delicate aroma. For food, lean on dishes that match a light, clean beer without overpowering it. Grilled chicken or fish tacos, shrimp with lime, fried calamari, salads with vinaigrette, sushi, and lightly seasoned burgers or sandwiches all suit it. The carbonation cuts through fried batter and salty snacks like pretzels, tortilla chips, or popcorn. Avoid very rich, heavily spiced, or intensely smoky dishes, which can flatten a beer this subtle.