Rainier Ale

Re: Rainier Ale

feeds@yuku.com (stagedive) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:44:00 GMT

Got a couple of rainier's a couple of days ago from a great friend on the west. Drank one quick, awesome taste overall one of my top favourites. If I could buy this brew near by, I'd swill nightly or atleast once a week. Once again spectacular brew.

Re: Rainier Ale

feeds@yuku.com (40ozHawaii) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:04:30 GMT

After a day full of working on the house remodel project, this 40 was an oasis in the midst of a hot afternoon Saturday. Placed this in the Freezer for 1.5 hours, and cracked it. The crack was solid, the smell was clean. The taste was unlike most 40's that I have had.

This tastes like a genuine ale, not a malt liquor (hence the name). It is crisp and smooth, with a hint of fruitiness and mild hops.
The burps were solid and the carbonation was perfect. I really like this...

Re: Rainier Ale

feeds@yuku.com (sleazye) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:40:52 GMT

First off, thanks to BWill40s by way of BigJ for hooking me up with this killer 40 that he got as an extra in a trade. Anyways, on to the review... Cracked this West Coast monster an hour or two after work. The hiss was pretty legit with this 7.3% ABV Ale. First taste was reminiscent of a cross between (not in exact order) Private Stock, Ballantine, and to an extent, a stronger Mickeys while still having its own uniqueness to it that is a great thing.
Halfway in to the 40 and the 7.3% is...

Re: Rainier Ale

feeds@yuku.com (havinafett) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:36:49 GMT

First off, much thanks to BigJ for the chance to drink this. Man, this stuff was good. Aleish smell, tasted crisp, pretty carbonated. Like others have said my first thought was that it reminded me of Private Stock but more of a sharp taste, also reminded me of Ballantine but tastier. If it didn't say it right on the bottle I would have never guessed this stuff was 7.3%. I took my time with this and enjoyed it. Towards the end it was less crisp of a flavor, but nothing I'd call bad by...

Re: Rainier Ale

feeds@yuku.com (SouthLyon40s) — Thu, 07 May 2009 21:52:42 GMT

You "coast" fools and your ales.

Here in the midwest we have zero 40 oz ales.

First crack and hiss and this thing didn't taste like a 7.3 percent at all. Maybe I was just thirsty and just chugged liquid without registering taste. OK now that I'm almost below the label I'm starting to get the alcohol taste from this "apparently" 7.3 percet brew but to be completely honest I would have pegged this thing at a 6.0 level with a rough swill if I...

Re: Rainier Ale

feeds@yuku.com (troobie) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:52:49 GMT

7.3% ABV: SAB Miller freshness code of fresh until 06-01-09. I love it when the ABV is clearly displayed, and this one certainly is. Quite a strange percentage too. Picked this up in San Francisco. I've never heard of, seen, nor tasted Rainier Ale prior to this review. First thing that came to mind was Olympia beer, but this is a different animal. Most unique 40 in my collection so far. Obviously a SAB Miller product based on the shape of the bottle, the 6 digit numbers on the cap...

Re: Rainier Ale

feeds@yuku.com (D4N0) — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 19:19:23 GMT

Rainier Ale 7.3% - Long story short, SUCKS. Tasted skunked as hell. Also was watered down which made it even worse. Made a vid for MLTV with is, didn't finish it all in 10 min basically because it tasted so fucking bad. I rate this 3/10 for taste, 4/10 buzz, 3.5/10 overall

Re: Rainier Ale

feeds@yuku.com (fraginat0r) — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 23:31:05 GMT

omg! i would have to say rainier ale is the best 40 i have had yet (thanx Big J!) i used to drink it all the time in the cans but got the privelage of getting a 40 from Big J and it was damn deliciouse,,,most people have told me it has a nasty ass taste but they are a bunch of fucking beer-noob pussy ass bitches! its great to know that some people actualy like good beer..i didnt know there was a 7.2 still around...i know the company got bought out by miller and the recipe definately changed...

Re: Rainier Ale

feeds@yuku.com (BWill40s) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:08:44 GMT

I got this 40oz via trade from BigJ. This 40 did not prove me what I was already thinking Private Stock west coast styles and stronger at 7.3!

This was a great tasting 40oz all the way down to the swill. I ripped this for 40oztv in around 8 minutes.

If I was on the west coast I would rip this all day!

8-10 Swills

Re: Rainier Ale

feeds@yuku.com (BigJandthe40) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:16:13 GMT

I went out to San Fransico last night to pick up my friends Tokay Gecko, his old lady doesnt want him to have it anymore, so I told him I would take it, only if he got me 4 40oz of Rainier. Sure enough when I got into his house he had them on ice. I hadnt had this in a long time as the one shop in my area stopped selling them. The taste is awsome, its smoother then OE and St Ides and still has a pretty good alcohol amount 7.3%. after finish, I realize I have a decent buzz but a 30 min drive...

Re: Rainier Ale

feeds@yuku.com (nickmoulton) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:24:38 GMT

First off, thanks to SRSER for the hookup
been waiting to swill this west coast ballantine for a while now
wasnt going to drink this until tomorrow night, but im in the mood to rip mean farts all night

7.3% -- a little wrenching, and a decent crack..great hiss....
smells like any other ale 40, no hint of weed...first sip
ehh, not bad..sharp alcohol flavor in the follow up, flows down smoothly...but overall, there is something about this that doesnt live up to the...

Re: Rainier Ale

feeds@yuku.com (d07c0m) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:38:56 GMT

Hell yeah! This shit is fucking bad-ass. It's like the West-Coast P-Stock but with more farts. Awesome 7.3%, good flavour, etc.

sanjose40s helped me out with my first experience, but this time I got it myself in Seattle (check the liquor store for directions).

Feeling a mild buzz right now, feeling good, feeling like I want more. Let's go with some good ratings 9/10

Re: Rainier Ale

feeds@yuku.com (91firebird) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:29:11 GMT

First off a big props to SanJose for hooking me up with this West Coast 40 . Never had Rainier before so here we go. Crack was ok, full ring detatch. There was a hint of funkyness on the hiss. 1st sip and I thought Private Stock which is not a bad thing but it seemed a little more spicier than sweet if that makes any sense. I've been drinking a shitload of Haffenreffers lately and I have to say that Rainier is close but not quite....

Re: Rainier Ale

feeds@yuku.com (ders0) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:06:08 GMT

I'll go into this by stating that I'm a novice of the green bottle. This is my first green bottle 40 other than the Mickey's/Mickey's Ice which are everywhere around here. This is also the first 40 I've had that isn't available in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

It cracked like crazy. One of the best cracks I've heard. Did have a typical sort of green bottle taste like a stronger mickey's ice. Very crisp tasting and overall pretty awesome. This...

Re: Rainier Ale

feeds@yuku.com (dj oe 800) — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 16:53:11 GMT

first sip - nice. like a combination of genny cream ale and p-stock. ale taste is palpable. should be a real enjoyable 40.

past the label - this is tasting more and more like a cream ale than p-stock, and what little buzz i had before (24 of hurricane ice and two pabst pounders over the course of an hour or so) is already amplified noticeably.

halftime - going down very smooth right now. i heard many reports of this shit smelling or tasting like weed, and it does not....

Re: Rainier Ale

feeds@yuku.com (beam21) — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 01:21:20 GMT

I really need to re-review this

rainier ale is weird and at least to me took a long time to really get used to

now it's one of my favorites

def the best in the PNW after the tragic loss of the 7.5 bear

the one I'm drinking now I think is on the old side

this stuff is pretty thick and usually super carbonated so it's tough to pound

this particular 4 is getting blasted though cause it's a bit lacking on the bubbles

the buzz on this thang is...

Re: Rainier Ale

feeds@yuku.com (SanJose40Drinker) — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:16:48 GMT

"So im sittin here drinkin a 40" of Rainer Ale "and i gotta tell ya, this shit pretty much" rocks, one of the smoooothest 40's ive dranken in awhile.... ive had alot lately, Cobra, Colt double Malt, Crazy Stallion....even country club....and this shits goin down realllllyyy smooth....its on the last sips now and im drunkkkkkk (twisted?)... ive corrected my typos alot.... but anywayz this 40 has been smooth all the way through from first sip to last....and now im finished...

Re: Rainier Ale

feeds@yuku.com (Alvin Karpis) — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 22:24:19 GMT

Rainier Ale The best crack and hiss that I have ever heard. smells kind of funky but most ale's that I have drank have the same smell. This brew is very popular in Washington state. When I moved here 8 years ago thats all that I ever heard "why do you drink OE when you can drink Rainier Ale?" The taste is perfect. The buzz is perfect. All this "Green Death" talk about nasty ass farts has never happened to me and I have drank alot of Rainier Ale. This is the thing about...

Re: Rainier Ale

feeds@yuku.com (JoeWebberlione) — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 06:15:12 GMT

Just opened & smelled the brew, havent even tasted it yet..Here we go..Very different, but not in a bad way, similar to Mickey's Ice I'd say. It says mountain fresh ale on the bottle & it deserves every damn word of that, its too bad this shit is only available in the west coast. Atleast I have Mickey's Ice for a similar taste, but even that one is a bit harder for me to get hold of. Over all 9 outta 10 swills.

Re: Rainier Ale

feeds@yuku.com (LMSCRacer) — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 17:30:07 GMT

A big thanks to Vile Fiend for the hook-up. To me, the term "Ale" means a decent, almost sharp, hop taste and a good carbonation level. Rainier Ale did not let me down. Strong hiss off the crack. Great flavor that stayed great all the way through the swill. I poured a little into a glass to check the color - perfect gold. The nice buzz factor is a bonus here. If I could buy this here, it would certainly be in my regular rotation. This is a winner top to bottom. 9/10 swills...

Rainier Ale

feeds@yuku.com (Bruz40) — Sun, 03 Apr 2005 14:40:11 GMT

7.2%: I'm sitting here like a fuckin loser swillin' on a 40 of Rainier Ale that my boy "Ford" got me from his trip to California. The shit is quite decent, weighing in at 7.2% and tasting not bad at all. I have about 1/4 left, it's still chill & I'm happy about it. I rate this 8/10 swills due to the semi-unique taste (it's not like every other 40 out there) and the semi-high alcohol content. Pretty good 40. Common in CA...