What Does Miller High Life Taste Like? (Flavors and Tasting Notes)

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Miller High Life is an American pale lager that is light and refreshing with subtle hop qualities and a slight sweet, mildly floral taste. 

High Life is crisp and clean with a short finish, similar to many other American lagers in its class. 

Tasting notes and flavors for Miller High Life

Miller High Life is an American lager. It should be clear in appearance with a pale to straw golden color and a clean, slightly sweet and mildly hoppy taste. 

Taste

Miller High Life tastes slightly sweet and is reminiscent of soda crackers or corn flakes and light spices.  

Aroma 

The malted barley used in Miller High Life lends slightly sweet, bready aromas to the beer once poured. Drinkers will also note citrus and floral notes on the nose. 

Appearance

While Miller High Life can be bought in cans or poured from a tap, it is best known for its iconic clear glass bottles with slightly elongated necks, mimicking Champagne bottles. 

Mouthfeel

Miller High Life is crisp with kinetic effervescence on the tongue. It is light in body with a short finish. 

How to drink Miller High Life for the best flavor

Miller High Life is best enjoyed poured out of the bottle and at a fairly cold temperature, between 38 and 45℉. 

Bottle, can, or draft?

Miller High Life was originally made to be drunk out of a bottle. This was particularly revolutionary for the time, as most beer was kegged. 

What kind of foods pair best with Miller High Life

Hot wings: High Life is light and refreshing to counteract the heat of buffalo wings. Grilled meats, like burgers or hotdogs: The fizzy carbonation of High Life cuts through the rich fat of cheeseburgers and provides a pleasant contrast to the smokiness of the grill.

Is Miller High Life a good beer to drink?

As with any beer, Miller High Life will have its strong following as well as folks who refuse to touch the stuff. Its enjoyability is all in the eye of the beer-holder, if you will. 

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