Steel Reserve
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| Manufacturer | Molson Coors |
|---|---|
| Introduced | 1994 |
| Alcohol by volume | 6.0-8.1 |
| Style | Malt liquor |
Steel Reserve, also known as 211, is an American
ABV). It was introduced in 1994.[2]
General
Steel Reserve is sold in 42 US fl oz (1.2 L) bottles. It also is distributed in 24 US fl oz (710 mL) cans, 22 US fl oz (650 mL) bottles, 16 US fl oz (470 mL) cans in packs of four or six, and 12 US fl oz (350 mL) cans in packs of six or twelve. In 2016 the company replaced its 40 oz. narrow-neck glass bottles with 42 oz. wide-neck, shatterproof plastic bottles.[3]
Availability
The 40-ounce, 8.1% ABV variety is widely available throughout the US; however, some states require the beverage to be sold as a diluted 6.0% ABV and in Utah 5.0% ABW within accordance of state law.
Awards and ratings
In 2012, Steel Reserve 8.1% ABV received the gold medal in the category of 'American-Style Premium Lager or Specialty Lager' at the
Ratebeer has given an accumulative rating of 0 overall and 10 for overall style.[5]
Competitor response
Hurricane High Gravity Lager
with the same alcohol content, container sizes, and similar price.
Advertising
the Ramones[6]
were commissioned to release several radio jingles for the beverage in the 1990s.
References
- ^ Fredrix, Emily (July 4, 2006). "Miller dives into caffeinated drinks with $215 million deal". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved June 26, 2014.
- ^ "STEEL RESERVE Trademark of MILLERCOORS LLC Serial Number: 74439790". uspto.report.
- ^ "For Miller, one word: Plastics". Crain's Chicago Business. 1 March 2014. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ "Steel Reserve 211 (High Gravity) | Steel Brewing Company". BeerAdvocate. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ "Steel Reserve 211 High Gravity". www.ratebeer.com. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ YouTube | Ramones 1995 Steel Reserve audio only
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