Review: Redds Strawberry Ale
Redds Strawberry Ale was launched nationwide September 2013. It is brewed as an ale by Miller-Coors in Albany Georgia. Natural apple and strawberry flavor is added. This follows the successful release of their Apple Ale and proceeded their Iced Tea flavored ale. With a forth Redd’s flavor already scheduled for release, Miller-Coors has jumped on board the fruit flavored alcohol trend started years ago by the vodka industry. Read more 
Review: Mikes Hard Smashed Apple Ale
Mikes Hard Smashed Apple Ale was introduced April 2014, fifteen years after the Original Mikes Hard lemonade was launched. It is cold filted and crafted with Washington state apples. Smashed Apple Ale comes on the heels of Mike’s 2013 release of two hard ciders and Mikes Shandy, a blend of golden lager and Mike’s Hard Lemonade. It is also a direct competitor of Miller-Coors, Redds Apple Ale. Read more
Review: Redds Apple Ale
Redds Apple Ale was initially introduced in 10 states September 2012 and launched nationally in 2013, just in time for the Super Bowl. It is made by Miller-Coors in Albany Georgia and they describe it as a crisp apple ale. While cider is made using fermented apples, Redd’s Apple Ale is brewed, with natural apple flavor added. With Redd’s Apple Ale, a beer crafted to taste like a cider, Smith and Forge a cider designed to taste like a beer, and Crispin a traditional cider, Miller-Coors appears to cover every apple option. Read more
Review: Redds Hard Iced Tea
Redds Hard Iced Tea was introduced in May and it is sold in variety 12 packs which also include four bottles each of Redds Hard Apple Ale and Hard Strawberry Ale. Redds Hard Iced Tea is actually an ale that is brewed in Albany Georgia. Natural apple and lemon tea flavor is then added. This product takes direct aim at the Twisted Tea line of beverages which are made in Cincinnati Ohio and are owned by the Boston Beer Company, the makers of Sam Adams beer. Read more
Review: Coors Light Summer Brew
Coors Light Summer Brew is the latest fruit flavored beer introduced by Miller-Coors. After the successful launch of Redd’s Apple Ale they introduced Redd’s Strawberry Ale. Smith and Forge Hard Cider soon followed. They describe Summer Brew as a Citrus Radler. The ingredients listed are Lager with natural citrus flavoring. A Radler is often described as a mixed beer drink, with the most popular consisting of a 50-50 mix of beer and lemonade or beer and a lemon lime soft drink. It is sold in 12 packs of 10 ounce cans at a price point similar to a 12 pack of Coors Light. Read more