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Lion Brewery–Stegmaier NEW Packaging IPA and Amber Lager

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We were the first to show off the new can design for Stegmaier IPA…and at first I concluded it was only a radical change in the packaging that would be used on the specialty cans.  Today we see approvals for 12oz bottles for Stegmaier IPA and Stegmaier Amber Lager.  This new design uses a wood plank backing with the traditional and historical Stegmaier Brewing Company initials logo (SBC) with the tagline “Brewed in the Honorable Tradition of Charles Stegmaier.”  Since the Lion Brewery recently re-designed all of it’s Stegmaier Packaging this was initially a surprise, however I can say there was some dissatisfaction at how recognizable the former packaging was.  At 6.7% ABV for the IPA and 5.2% ABV for the Amber Lager, these appear to be the same recipes for these brews.

4 comments (click to read or post):

  1. Anonymous05 May, 2011 10:51

    Picked up a Steg variety pack at a local Philly distributor a few weeks back. The beer tasted off. Is the Amber Lager supposed to be sweet and malty? It's so bad that I can't drink it. I want to keep buying from the Lion and keep my hometown W-B guys employed, but if the product tastes that bad, I'm going to go with Victory or something. Maybe it was a bad case that sit on the shelf too long?

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  2. MyBeer Buzz05 May, 2011 13:13

    Anon...I wouldn't describe the taste as sweet & malty.... Sounds like an old or mis-treated case.

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  3. gpk06 May, 2011 09:53

    An amber lager uses caramel malt so should have a bit of sweetness but also balanced. I happen to enjoy some sweetness and think steg amber is very good.

    COuldn't drink it? That seems odd. All beer is drinkable unless it's been infected or oxidized or unless the drinker is incredibly picky.

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  4. MyBeer Buzz06 May, 2011 09:57

    Thanks gpk

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